# TypeFast vs YouMind

TypeFast and YouMind both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of YouMind's written reviews are positive against 21% of TypeFast's. YouMind also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TypeFast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and YouMind sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for TypeFast against 4.8 for YouMind. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 38 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of TypeFast's written reviews are positive against 93% of YouMind's.

TypeFast ships an update fortnightly, YouMind every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TypeFast | YouMind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typefast-text-expander/id6742476791/reviews)** | [4.8 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youmind-ai-chat-and-create/id6744521608/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **38** |
| Positive reviews | 20.8% of reviews | **93.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 19 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Renee Zhang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788816084) | [MIND MOTOR PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831463824) |

## What reviewers say

### TypeFast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typefast-text-expander/id6742476791)

This app allows you to save frequently used text snippets, links, and responses to insert them instantly from a custom keyboard. It aims to eliminate repetitive typing and save time across various applications.

**Highlights:** Save text snippets, links, and templates, Instant insertion from custom keyboard, Works across all apps, Keyboard shortcuts for faster typing, Autopaste quick replies

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Typeless Pro: Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Typeless Pro: Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $79.99 | one-time |


### YouMind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youmind-ai-chat-and-create/id6744521608)

This AI-powered workspace helps users capture ideas, research topics, and create polished content like articles, podcasts, and videos. It offers voice-to-text transcription, markdown writing, and cross-device syncing for seamless organization and productivity.

**Highlights:** AI-powered content creation, Voice-to-text transcription, Markdown-powered writing, Cross-device syncing, Idea capture and organization, Content sharing and saving

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| YouMind Pro Monthly (1 Month) | $24.99 | per month |
| YouMind Pro Monthly (1 Month) | $24.99 | per month |
| YouMind Pro 40K | $49.99 | per month |
| YouMind Max Monthly (1 Month) | $121.99 | per month |
| YouMind Pro Yearly (1 Year) | $249.99 | per year |
| 10,000 YouMind credits | $12.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TypeFast free?

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

### Is YouMind free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TypeFast or YouMind?

TypeFast is rated higher. TypeFast averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while YouMind averages 4.8 from 38 ratings.

### Do TypeFast or YouMind have ads?

Neither TypeFast nor YouMind shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TypeFast or YouMind?

TypeFast ships an update fortnightly, and YouMind every 3 days. Most recently, TypeFast was updated on November 12, 2026 and YouMind on November 10, 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.*