Comparison

TypeHelper vs Thesaurus

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

Head to head
About

TypeHelper

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TypeHelper is a powerful custom keyboard app that integrates multiple utilities into one convenient keyboard. Access AI text generation, clipboard history, calculator, dice, and spin wheel directly while typingβ€”without switching apps. Streamline your workflow and boost productivity with instant access to essential tools.

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Thesaurus

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Never get stuck on the right word again. This keyboard puts synonyms, antonyms, and clear definitions one tap away β€” inside any app, and fully offline. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT β€’ A real system keyboard β€” tap a word while you type to see synonyms and swap it inline, with no copy-paste and no app switching β€’ Synonyms, antonyms, part of speech, and a short definition for every word β€’ 100% offline and on-device β€” your typing never leaves your iPhone β€’ Smart word matching handles plurals and verb endings, so "running" still finds "run" β€’ Save favorite words and explore curated word collections to grow your vocabulary β€’ No account, no ads, no tracking PERFECT FOR Writers polishing a draft, students working on essays, and anyone building stronger English for IELTS, TOEFL, or everyday emails. HOW IT WORKS 1. Enable the keyboard in iOS Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards 2. Tap the globe key to switch to it while writing in any app 3. Tap a word to reveal synonyms and pick a stronger one The keyboard works without Full Access and never sends your keystrokes anywhere. FULL ACCESS Unlock everything with a subscription β€” choose weekly, yearly, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Full access removes daily limits and opens the complete thesaurus. Write with more confidence β€” download it today. β€” LEGAL β€” Terms of Use: https://web-levi.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://web-levi.web.app/privacy-policy Support: tphuc.work@gmail.com

Screenshots

TypeHelper4 screens
Thesaurus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TypeHelper at every 10 days against Thesaurus's every 5 weeks. TypeHelper also leads on iOS requirement (16 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. TypeHelper sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Thesaurus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TypeHelper ships an update every 10 days, Thesaurus every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
TypeHelper versus Thesaurus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTypeHelperThesaurus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days β€” betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size21 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWang KuanHuaPhuc Pham

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TypeHelper

One-time3
  • Buy me a coffee$2.99
  • Buy Me a Meal$7.99
  • Support Dev Devices$14.99
3 purchases

Thesaurus

Subscriptions2
  • Rephrase Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Offline Definitions Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Vocabulary Boost$39.99

Questions

Is TypeHelper free?
TypeHelper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thesaurus free?
Thesaurus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TypeHelper or Thesaurus have ads?
Neither TypeHelper nor Thesaurus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TypeHelper or Thesaurus?
TypeHelper ships an update every 10 days, and Thesaurus every 5 weeks. Most recently, TypeHelper was updated on October 13, 2026 and Thesaurus on October 7, 2026.

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