Comparison

TypeShelf vs MeasureLink

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

Head to head
About

TypeShelf

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
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Keep your customer replies ready. Save the answers you send again and again — shipping questions, opening hours, quotes, booking links, follow-ups — then switch to the TypeShelf keyboard and tap a reply to insert it, in any app where you type. TYPE ONCE, REUSE ANYWHERE • Tap a saved reply from the keyboard to insert it • Pin favorites and jump back to your recent replies • Create text and image snippets • Organize replies with custom tags and quick filters • Search, reorder, import, export, and share your collection PERSONALIZE EVERY MESSAGE • Fill-in fields ask for a name, option, date, or time before the reply goes in • My details: save your business name, booking link, or signature once and reuse it in any reply • Magic Variables add live dates, times, clipboard content, cursor placement, or a random option START IN MINUTES Choose a ready-made reply pack or write your own. Your first replies are on the keyboard in a few taps. SEE THE TIME YOU SAVE Review usage statistics, find your most-used replies, and run the typing test for a more personal time-saved estimate. QUICK SETUP 1. Create or choose your replies. 2. Add TypeShelf in Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards. 3. Switch to the TypeShelf keyboard in any app and tap a reply to insert it. iOS requires Allow Full Access so the keyboard can read the reply library shared by the main app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MeasureLink

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MeasureLink can works with CHY thermo meter, It can measures meter readings, logs and exports reports to your facility efficiency, Measure Link is the wireless device and data processing solution tool. This app and the connected device are not intended for medical use or to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition.

Screenshots

TypeShelf3 screens
MeasureLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MeasureLink at none against TypeShelf's 4. MeasureLink also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). 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. TypeShelf sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. MeasureLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TypeShelf ships an update fortnightly, MeasureLink weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TypeShelf versus MeasureLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTypeShelfMeasureLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNikolai RodionovCHY FIREMATE CO., LTD

In-app purchases

4 purchases

TypeShelf

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$29.99
None

MeasureLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TypeShelf free?
TypeShelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MeasureLink free?
MeasureLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TypeShelf or MeasureLink have ads?
Neither TypeShelf nor MeasureLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TypeShelf or MeasureLink?
TypeShelf ships an update fortnightly, and MeasureLink weekly. Most recently, TypeShelf was updated on November 8, 2026 and MeasureLink on October 28, 2026.

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