CTRL vs Typr
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CTRL
This app acts as a command center for personal growth, focusing on alignment rather than just doing more. It assesses your current state and aspirations to engineer a custom plan for deliberate growth through focused 'Seasons' of development.
- Personalized assessment and custom plan engineering
- Seasonal growth cycles with clear operating loops
- Identity-driven vision design
- Daily mission logs instead of to-do lists
- Win logging for progress tracking
- Focus Reset for distraction management
- Performance tracking across five pillars
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Most productivity apps are digital clutter. They push non-personalized, random habits. They ignore who you actually want to become. CTRL is different. It is a command center for your life, built on one principle: high performance is not about doing more. It is about alignment. HOW IT WORKS: THE ASSESSMENT It begins with a diagnostic. We do not guess. We ask. CTRL assesses exactly where you are and where you want to be. This creates a clear picture of your current reality and desired direction. THE PLAN, BUILT FOR YOU Using your unique profile and current performance, CTRL engineers a custom plan. This is not a cookie-cutter routine. It is a structured, evidence-based system designed to bridge the gap between your current self and your future identity. THE EXECUTION SYSTEM CTRL operates in Seasons. These are focused periods of time dedicated to deliberate growth and measurable progress. Each Season follows a clear operating loop. 1. DESIGN YOUR VISION Do not just set goals. Define your identity. You establish who you are becoming and what this Season is about. This identity becomes the foundation everything else is built on. 2. EXECUTE DAILY MISSIONS Turn vision into execution. Your daily dashboard is not a to-do list. It is a mission log. It translates long-term intent into focused daily action. Everything is fully editable by design. The system adapts as your Season evolves and real life happens. You remain in command. 3. CAPTURE YOUR WINS Motivation fades. Proof lasts. Log your wins to create a permanent record of progress. When things get difficult, your Win Log becomes concrete evidence of what you are capable of. This reinforces confidence and momentum. 4. STAY ON COURSE Drifting off track? Use Focus Reset to cut through distraction and return to alignment when external noise pulls you away from what matters. 5. TRACK YOUR EVOLUTION Quantify your growth. Track performance across all five pillars. See real-time feedback. Level up your character. Always know whether you are ahead or behind your seasonal targets. SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED Control filters out those who are not committed to self improvement. Plans: 1. $12.99/month 2. $3.75/month Terms of Use: https://www.tryctrl.app/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.tryctrl.app/privacy
Typr
Measure and improve your mobile typing skills with this minimalist speed test. Choose test durations and difficulty levels, then track your progress with detailed stats and daily streaks. An optional premium upgrade offers unlimited tests and advanced analytics.
- Adjustable test durations (15-120s)
- Difficulty level selection
- Instant WPM and accuracy feedback
- Detailed progress tracking with charts
- Daily streak tracking
- Advanced analytics (Premium)
- Unlimited tests (Premium)
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How fast can you type on your phone? Find out with Typr — the sleek, minimalist typing speed test designed to measure and improve your mobile typing skills. TAKE THE TEST Choose your duration — 15, 30, 60, or 120 seconds — and your difficulty level. Start typing and get instant feedback on your words per minute (WPM) and accuracy. Every keystroke counts. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS View detailed results after every test. Watch your WPM climb over time with visual charts and session history. Typr saves every result so you can see exactly how far you've come. BUILD A STREAK Stay consistent with daily streak tracking. Complete at least one test per day to keep your streak alive and push yourself to new personal bests. STATS THAT MATTER See your average WPM, best WPM, total tests completed, and current streak at a glance. Identify trends and find where you can improve. UNLOCK PREMIUM Free users get 3 daily tests with 15s and 30s durations. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited tests, all durations, advanced analytics, and full streak tracking. DESIGNED FOR FOCUS Dark interface. JetBrains Mono typeface. Zero distractions. Typr is built for people who care about typing fast and typing well. Whether you're a student, professional, or just competitive — Typr gives you the tools to measure, track, and improve your typing speed every day Link to Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Typr at 5.0 against CTRL's 3.7. Typr also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). CTRL's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. CTRL sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days and Typr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Typr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CTRL has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | CTRL | Typr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (12 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Charalampos Papadopoulos | Terror LLC |
Customer experience
CTRL
Typr
In-app purchases
CTRL
- CTRL Weekly$12.997 Days
- CTRL - Monthly$12.991 Month
- CTRL - Yearly$59.991 Year
Typr
- Typr Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- typr premium annual$19.991 Year









