Comparison

TypeSnip vs DS Next

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

Head to head
About

TypeSnip

Features
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TypeSnip โ€“ Smart Keyboard Expander TypeSnip makes typing faster and smarter by letting you create and manage your own text snippets. Assign a keyword or abbreviation to any snippet, and whenever you type it, TypeSnip instantly suggests the full expansion. Perfect for emails, templates, code, or phrases you use every day. Key Features Folder Organization โ€“ Group your snippets into folders for easy access and management. Smart Keyword Expansion โ€“ Type a keyword/abbreviation and instantly expand it into your saved snippet. Works Everywhere โ€“ Use the TypeSnip keyboard across all your favorite apps. Search & Suggest โ€“ Quickly find the right snippet when you need it. Customizable Snippets โ€“ Save text, templates, or reusable code. Enable & Disable Control โ€“ Long-press a folder to edit, delete, or disable it. Swipe left on snippets: Full swipe โ†’ delete instantly. Half swipe โ†’ access menu options to disable, enable, edit, or copy expansion. HTML Rendering Mode โ€“ Save HTML/CSS snippets and view them as fully rendered content inside the app. Paste as Rich Text โ€“ Copy rendered snippets as rich text and paste into supported apps like Gmail, Teams, and more. Private & Secure โ€“ Snippets are stored locally on your device unless you choose to export them. Free vs. Pro Start free with: 1 folder 5 snippets HTML rendering & rich text paste Upgrade to TypeSnip Pro for: Unlimited folders & snippets Import & export (JSON & CSV) Advanced organization with search & suggestions Priority updates and access to future features TypeSnip gives you the freedom to create, organize, and reuse snippets anywhere โ€” saving you time and boosting productivity every day.

About

DS Next

Features
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DS Next makes it easy to connect to your NAS, offering a modern user interface and smooth interaction experience. Your personal data is never sent to any server โ€” all NAS-related operations are handled locally on your device. What's New: โ€ข File Manage: Browse files, copy, move, delete, manage favorites, share links, and more. โ€ข Download Manage: Manage downloads, create new tasks, and more. โ€ข File Upload & Download: Supports batch files, folder upload, and file download. โ€ข Hardware Status: Check your NAS CPU, memory, network, and storage status. Key Features: File Manage โ€ข Supports video thumbnails for easier file browsing. Download Manage โ€ข Automatically add trackers when creating download tasks. โ€ข Select specific files by folder level when using torrent files. Premium Feature (available via in-app subscription): โ€ข Enjoy an ad-free experience. โ€ข Have your feedback prioritized for development. If you have suggestions or feature requests, feel free to contact me at zenyu.liam@gmail.com. Policy policy: [https://dsnext.danteware.cc/privacy_policy] Terms of Service: [https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula]

Screenshots

TypeSnip4 screens
DS Next4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DS Next at none against TypeSnip's shown. TypeSnip's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. TypeSnip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DS Next sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TypeSnip ships an update weekly, DS Next fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
TypeSnip versus DS Next: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTypeSnipDS Next
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly โ€” betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size23 MB67 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperASAPP STUDIO้•‡ๅฎ‡ ๆข

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TypeSnip

One-time1
  • TypeSnip Lifetime Access$0.99
2 purchases

DS Next

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium - Yearly$3.991 Year

Questions

Is TypeSnip free?
TypeSnip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DS Next free?
DS Next is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TypeSnip or DS Next have ads?
TypeSnip shows ads; DS Next does not.
Which is updated more often, TypeSnip or DS Next?
TypeSnip ships an update weekly, and DS Next fortnightly. Most recently, TypeSnip was updated on September 20, 2026 and DS Next on September 9, 2026.

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