Comparison

TypeShelf vs ChargeZen

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

ChargeZen

Features
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ChargeZen hjälper dig att ladda elbilen när elen är som smartast prissatt. Appen visar aktuell laddstatus, effekt, session, historik och kommande prisperioder direkt från ditt ChargeZen-konto. Med ChargeZen kan du pausa, normalisera eller tvinga laddning, följa senaste dygnets laddning och se kommande laddperioder baserat på kvartspriser. Appen stödjer samma leverantörer och anläggningar som webbtjänsten, och backend styr behörighet, inställningar och laddlogik. Funktioner: • Se om bilen är ansluten och om laddning pågår • Visa aktuell effekt, fasström, tillåten ström och session hittills • Ändra laddläge: Pausa, Normal eller Tvinga • Se laddhistorik och planerade laddperioder • Få HemPlan-förslag för hushållsutrustning • Hantera pushnotiser och 2FA ChargeZen kräver ett ChargeZen-konto och en kompatibel laddbox.

Screenshots

TypeShelf3 screens
ChargeZen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChargeZen at none against TypeShelf's 4. On price, update cadence, 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. ChargeZen asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TypeShelf ships an update fortnightly, ChargeZen every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TypeShelf versus ChargeZen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTypeShelfChargeZen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNikolai RodionovMikael Nyborg

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

ChargeZen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TypeShelf free?
TypeShelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChargeZen free?
ChargeZen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TypeShelf or ChargeZen have ads?
Neither TypeShelf nor ChargeZen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TypeShelf or ChargeZen?
TypeShelf ships an update fortnightly, and ChargeZen every 2 weeks. Most recently, TypeShelf was updated on November 8, 2026 and ChargeZen on October 31, 2026.

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