# Why Pay?! vs Typebell

The clearest difference is price: Why Pay?! at Free against Typebell's $2.99. Why Pay?! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Why Pay?! is free to download; Typebell costs $2.99 up front. Typebell sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Why Pay?! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Why Pay?! ships an update every 3 weeks, Typebell every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Why Pay?! | Typebell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Size | 24 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EGOR DIACHENKO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887879092) | [Sensonet](https://appshunter.io/developer/793745582) |

## What reviewers say

### Why Pay?!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/why-pay-task-manager/id6761122695)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Typebell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typebell-typewriter-notes/id6796707156)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Todo+: 1 year subscription | $0.99 | per year |
| Todo+: 1 Day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Todo+: Lifetime Access | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Why Pay?! free?

Why Pay?! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Typebell free?

Typebell costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do Why Pay?! or Typebell have ads?

Neither Why Pay?! nor Typebell shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Why Pay?! or Typebell?

Why Pay?! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Typebell every 5 weeks. Most recently, Why Pay?! was updated on October 31, 2026 and Typebell on October 31, 2026.

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