Comparison

ACTO Start vs TypeFlow

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

Head to head
About

ACTO Start

Features
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ACTO is a one-time purchase of $4.99 that unlocks all features forever. Start before motivation arrives. ACTO is a minimal app for one specific moment: when you know what you should do — but can't start. No streaks. No gamification. No artificial motivation. ACTO helps you take responsibility for the next small action and begin anyway. WHAT'S INCLUDED ($4.99 ONE-TIME) - Unlimited timer sessions - Lock screen widget - Tomorrow's Action planning - All future updates HOW IT WORKS - Name the task you're avoiding - Identify what's blocking you - Start with just 2 minutes - Decide whether to continue or stop — consciously That's it. ACTO removes friction, not effort. You act — the app stays out of the way. WHY ACTO IS DIFFERENT Most productivity apps try to push you. ACTO does the opposite. It assumes you already know what matters. Action belongs to the human, not the app. Small, deliberate starts beat forced motivation. The app is designed to fade into the background as your self-command strengthens. BUILT FOR REAL LIFE Use ACTO for studying, writing, work tasks, personal responsibilities — anything you're postponing. Whether you stop after 2 minutes or continue longer — the choice is yours. No illusions. No dependency. ACTO doesn't promise transformation. It gives you a clean starting point. Again and again. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://github.com/gogosholo/ACTO-Privacy-Policy

About

TypeFlow

This app provides real-time English to Spanish translation directly within your keyboard. It allows for seamless communication without switching apps, preserving meaning and emotion for natural conversations. All processing is done on-device for speed and privacy.

Highlights
  • Real-time translation as you type
  • On-device processing for privacy
  • Works in any app
  • Natural translation for conversations
  • No internet required
  • One-time purchase
Features
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Have Spanish-speaking friends? Start with what you want to say. TypeFlow helps you write messages in Spanish right from your keyboard. Type in English and see Spanish suggestions as you go. Learn from the messages you actually want to send. Make plans, share your day, or thank a friend. See how everyday words and phrases are expressed in Spanish while you write. Keep the conversation going. Use the TypeFlow keyboard in supported apps to write your message without switching to a separate translation app. Write a word or a sentence. Get Spanish suggestions as you type in English, or use full-sentence translation to help express a longer thought. Choose the suggestion you want to insert into your message. On-device translation. TypeFlow processes translations on your device, helping you write in Spanish even when you are offline. Try TypeFlow and explore the available in-app purchases to unlock more features. Local AI is available through a separate subscription. Created by an independent developer to make everyday conversations across languages easier. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://etwang1991.github.io/typeflow/PRIVACY.md

Screenshots

ACTO Start4 screens
TypeFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ACTO Start at 13.0 against TypeFlow's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. ACTO Start sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TypeFlow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ACTO Start ships an update every 2 months, TypeFlow every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ACTO Start versus TypeFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterACTO StartTypeFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAhmed Oogle弈天 汪

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ACTO Start

One-time1
  • ACTO Lifetime$4.99
2 purchases

TypeFlow

Subscriptions1
  • Local AI Translation$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock – Spanish$9.99

Questions

Is ACTO Start free?
ACTO Start is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TypeFlow free?
TypeFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ACTO Start or TypeFlow have ads?
Neither ACTO Start nor TypeFlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ACTO Start or TypeFlow?
ACTO Start ships an update every 2 months, and TypeFlow every 6 weeks. Most recently, ACTO Start was updated on October 18, 2026 and TypeFlow on October 24, 2026.

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