Comparison

TypeFlow vs Tempo

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

Head to head
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

About

Tempo

Features
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Tempo turns your daily routines into tap-through checklists with a timer built into every step. Hit play, follow the rhythm, finish on pace. Mornings, workouts, bedtime, work blocks, kids' bath time, getting out the door — anything you do on repeat works better when each step has a timer and a check. Built for people who lose track. Designed with ADHD brains in mind, useful for anyone juggling a busy life. WHY TEMPO • Each step has its own timer. No more setting six alarms in a row. • Tap to check off and the next step starts automatically. Stay in flow. • See your whole routine at a glance. Know exactly what's next without thinking. • Repeat rules: daily, weekly, specific days, or whenever you decide. • "Due today" view surfaces only what's on your plate now. • History keeps track of what you ran and when. • Reminders nudge you when it's time to start. • Haptic feedback on every tap so checking off feels good. • Import and export your routines as JSON. Your data, your control. USE TEMPO FOR • Morning and evening routines • Workouts, stretching, physical therapy • Meditation and breathwork sessions • Cleaning, chores, and reset rituals • Time-boxed work blocks and study sessions • Kids' routines - getting ready, homework, bedtime • Cooking and recipes with timed steps • Anything that has steps and a clock NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED Tempo runs entirely on your device. No sign-up, no cloud, no tracking. Your routines stay with you. PRIVACY Tempo does not collect personal data. Nothing leaves your phone unless you choose to export it. Build routines that actually stick.

Screenshots

TypeFlow4 screens
Tempo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tempo at none against TypeFlow's 2. TypeFlow's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). 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. TypeFlow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Tempo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TypeFlow ships an update every 6 weeks, Tempo monthly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TypeFlow versus Tempo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTypeFlowTempo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer弈天 汪PRESTON JARIK JARNAGIN

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TypeFlow

Subscriptions1
  • Local AI Translation$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock – Spanish$9.99
None

Tempo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TypeFlow free?
TypeFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tempo free?
Tempo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TypeFlow or Tempo have ads?
Neither TypeFlow nor Tempo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TypeFlow or Tempo?
TypeFlow ships an update every 6 weeks, and Tempo monthly. Most recently, TypeFlow was updated on November 5, 2026 and Tempo on November 5, 2026.

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