# TypeShelf vs AI recording

The clearest difference is rating: TypeShelf at 4.3 against AI recording's 3.7. TypeShelf also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (25 vs 3). AI recording's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TypeShelf sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and AI recording sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TypeShelf holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TypeShelf has 25 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of TypeShelf's written reviews are positive against 100% of AI recording's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TypeShelf ships an update fortnightly, AI recording every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TypeShelf | AI recording |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typeshelf-reply-keyboard/id6743344539/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-recording/id6748564233/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 33 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nikolai Rodionov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1123457016) | [飞 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806832521) |

## What reviewers say

### TypeShelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typeshelf-reply-keyboard/id6743344539)

Create custom shortcuts for frequently used text and images to insert them instantly with a dedicated keyboard. Automate dates, times, and clipboard content for dynamic messages. Save time and reduce repetitive typing.

**Highlights:** Custom text and image shortcuts, Magic Variables for dates, times, clipboard, Custom keyboard access, Share reply collections, Typing speed test and time saved statistics, Group assignment and quick filters

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### AI recording

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-recording/id6748564233)

Capture thoughts with voice or text, then refine them using AI editing tools. Automatically organize financial data from recordings and sync across devices for secure, offline access.

**Highlights:** Voice and text note-taking, AI-powered editing, Automatic expense detection, Offline functionality, iCloud sync, Recording editing tools

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $2.99 | per year |
| 永久会员 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TypeShelf free?

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

### Is AI recording free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TypeShelf or AI recording?

TypeShelf is rated higher. TypeShelf averages 4.3 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while AI recording averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do TypeShelf or AI recording have ads?

Neither TypeShelf nor AI recording shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TypeShelf or AI recording?

TypeShelf ships an update fortnightly, and AI recording every 2 months. Most recently, TypeShelf was updated on October 24, 2026 and AI recording on October 24, 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.*