# TypeHelper vs Chato

TypeHelper and Chato are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. TypeHelper sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Chato sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TypeHelper ships an update every 10 days, Chato every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TypeHelper | Chato |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wang KuanHua](https://appshunter.io/developer/996495619) | [YiLin Wen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1110629566) |

## What reviewers say

### TypeHelper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typehelper/id6739179558)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me a Meal | $7.99 | one-time |
| Support Dev Devices | $14.99 | one-time |


### Chato

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chato-live-ai-interpreter/id6768723356)

Instantly translate spoken conversations and live subtitles in 13 languages. This tool offers two modes: listen to translations of others or engage in face-to-face conversations with split-screen translation.

**Highlights:** Real-time speech translation, Live subtitles, 13 supported languages, Two-way conversation mode, Distraction-free design, Sign in with Apple

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chato Light | $6.99 | per month |
| Chato Standard | $15.99 | per month |
| Phone Mini · 10 minutes | $4.99 | one-time |
| Quick conversations | $4.99 | one-time |
| 60-Minute Event Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| 150-Minute Event Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Phone Travel · 30 minutes | $14.99 | one-time |
| Travel friendly | $17.99 | one-time |
| Chato Multilingual · 60 Min | $19.99 | one-time |
| Everyday conversations | $39.99 | one-time |
| Chato Multilingual · 150 Min | $44.99 | one-time |
| Extended interpretation | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TypeHelper free?

TypeHelper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Chato free?

Chato is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do TypeHelper or Chato have ads?

Neither TypeHelper nor Chato shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TypeHelper or Chato?

TypeHelper ships an update every 10 days, and Chato every 9 days. Most recently, TypeHelper was updated on October 25, 2026 and Chato on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*