Comparison

Magic Keyboard vs ARC Type Keyboard

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

Head to head
About

Magic Keyboard

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Discover a keyboard designed to feel calm, smooth, and enjoyable to use. Magic Keys offers soft visual styles with a wide range of colors and blur effects. A row of random positive emojis appears above the keyboard to add a light and friendly touch to your typing experience. The key feature is interactive color mixing. Touch and move your finger across the keyboard to blend colors with smooth, water-like animations that feel relaxing and natural. You can explore ready-made keyboard designs and customize visual styles. A standard keyboard style is available for free. Additional styles and customization options are available via a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ARC Type Keyboard

This keyboard app enhances typing speed and privacy with on-device AI for word prediction and automatic punctuation. It supports multilingual typing and includes a built-in calculator for ultimate productivity.

Highlights
  • On-device word prediction
  • Automatic punctuation
  • Multilingual typing
  • Built-in calculator
  • Customizable layout
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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ARC Type is a fast, private productivity keyboard designed to make everyday typing feel effortless. Built around on-device intelligence, ARC Type helps you write faster with smart word prediction, automatic punctuation, multilingual typing and useful productivity tools — all inside a clean, simple keyboard. POWERED BY NANOLM ARC Type uses NanoLM, our lightweight language prediction system designed specifically for fast on-device typing. Instead of relying on cloud processing, NanoLM analyzes language locally to surface words that naturally fit what you're writing. FAST ON-DEVICE WORD PREDICTION Get useful suggestions as you type without interrupting your flow. ARC Type is designed to anticipate the words that naturally come next, helping you finish sentences with fewer keystrokes. ULTRA PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your keyboard should be one of the most private parts of your phone. ARC Type is built around on-device processing, keeping its core typing intelligence local rather than sending your writing to a remote AI service. MULTILINGUAL TYPING Write naturally across: • English • Spanish • French • German • Italian ARC Type can adapt as you type, making multilingual conversations faster and easier. AUTOMATIC PUNCTUATION Spend less time switching between keyboard layouts. ARC Type helps insert punctuation naturally so you can stay focused on what you're writing. A KEYBOARD THAT FITS YOU Adjust the keyboard to better fit your hands and the way you type. Whether you're typing with one hand or two, ARC Type is designed to make reaching every key more comfortable. BUILT-IN CALCULATOR Access a powerful calculator directly from your keyboard without constantly switching apps. Perfect for quick calculations while messaging, working, shopping or taking notes. ULTIMATE PRODUCTIVITY TOOL ARC Type brings prediction, multilingual typing, punctuation, customization and useful tools together in one simple keyboard. No clutter. No distractions. Just a faster way to type. ARC Type is currently free for a limited time.

Screenshots

Magic Keyboard4 screens
ARC Type Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ARC Type Keyboard at none against Magic Keyboard's 1. Magic Keyboard's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). 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. Magic Keyboard sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. ARC Type Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Magic Keyboard versus ARC Type Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic KeyboardARC Type Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBohdan BrinzovARC Galaxia LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Magic Keyboard

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Keyboard Access$3.991 Month
None

ARC Type Keyboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magic Keyboard free?
Magic Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ARC Type Keyboard free?
ARC Type Keyboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Magic Keyboard or ARC Type Keyboard have ads?
Neither Magic Keyboard nor ARC Type Keyboard shows ads.

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