Comparison

Raycast vs Type

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Raycast

This app extends your desktop productivity to your mobile device. It offers AI chat, note-taking, quick links, code snippets, and seamless cloud synchronization. Keep your essential tools and ideas accessible anywhere.

Highlights
  • AI chat with multiple models
  • Capture and organize notes
  • Save and access Quicklinks
  • Store code snippets and templates
  • Seamless cloud sync across devices
Features
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Introducing Raycast for iOS: Your all-in-one productivity toolkit with AI, notes, and more – now on mobile as the perfect companion to the macOS app. The app brings your favorite productivity tools from the Mac into your pocket. With Raycast for iOS, you can: • Chat with dozens of AI models from leading providers to get the perfect answers for any task • Capture, organize, and access your thoughts to never lose an important idea again • Save and open Quicklinks for instant access to your most important resources • Store and reuse code snippets and templates to save time on repetitive workflows • Enjoy seamless cloud sync to keep all your content updated across devices Whether you're a long-time Mac user or just discovering Raycast on iOS, you'll have your essential productivity tools always at hand. Raycast for iOS seamlessly extends your desktop workflow to mobile, ensuring you stay productive and organized wherever life takes you. Please note: Raycast for iOS requires a free Raycast account. Premium features available with a Raycast Pro subscription. Terms of Service: https://www.raycast.com/terms-of-service

About

Type

Features
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Type is a modern typing speed test designed to help you measure and improve your keyboard skills. Find out how fast you can type with accurate WPM (words per minute) tracking, real-time accuracy feedback, and detailed performance analytics. Whether you are practicing typing, improving productivity, preparing for coding, or simply challenging your typing speed, Type gives you the tools to improve. FEATURES Typing Speed Test Test your typing speed with accurate WPM calculations and instant feedback. Multiple Typing Modes Choose your challenge: Time Tests race against the clock with 15, 30, 60, or 120 second tests. Word Tests complete a fixed number of words. Quote Tests type famous quotes from designers, creators, and innovators. Custom Tests use your own text or word lists. Detailed Typing Results After every test, analyze: Words Per Minute (WPM) Raw WPM Accuracy percentage Consistency score Correct and incorrect characters Correct and incorrect words Typing pace over time Track Your Progress Improve your typing speed with: Personal best tracking Speed trends Accuracy trends Complete typing history Lifetime statistics Typing Achievements Unlock milestones as you improve: Speed achievements Accuracy achievements Typing volume achievements Endurance achievements Train your fingers and build typing confidence. Customize Your Experience Adjust your typing challenges: Easy, medium, and hard vocabulary Punctuation support Numbers Capital letters Haptic feedback Private & Offline Your typing data stays on your device. No accounts. No cloud sync. No tracking. No internet required. A clean typing experience focused entirely on improving your skills. Designed with a minimalist Swiss-inspired interface for people who care about speed, focus, and precision. Start your typing test today and discover your true WPM.

Screenshots

Raycast4 screens
Type4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Type at none against Raycast's 11. Type also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Raycast sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Type asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Raycast versus Type: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRaycastType
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (252 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings252 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size225 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaycast TechnologiesSA PAPERS EDUCATION (PTY) LTD

Bugs and requests

Raycast

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Sync feature should be free at least for Raycast notes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Attach documents via the UI when starting a conversation
  • Sync between desktop and iOS chat history
  • Create notes quickly from the Share Sheet
  • Extensions support

Type

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Raycast

Subscriptions6
  • Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Advanced AI$19.991 Month
  • Max Plan$49.991 Month
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  • Pro14 Days trial$96.001 Year
  • Advanced AI$191.991 Year
  • Max Plan$479.991 Year
One-time5
  • 500 AI Credits$5.00
  • 2,500 AI Credits$23.90
  • 5,000 AI Credits$46.49
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  • 5,000 Team AI Credits$60.00
  • 10,000 Team AI Credits$116.99
None

Type

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Raycast free?
Raycast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Type free?
Type is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Raycast or Type have ads?
Neither Raycast nor Type shows ads.

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