Comparison

OpenFile vs Type

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

Head to head
About

OpenFile

Instantly preview over 100 file formats on your iPhone or iPad without uploads or accounts. Explore 3D models, code, documents, databases, and more with built-in developer tools for advanced file analysis. Prioritizes privacy with on-device processing.

Highlights
  • Preview 100+ file formats
  • On-device processing, no uploads
  • Interactive 3D model viewer
  • Syntax highlighting for code
  • Browse and query SQLite databases
  • Built-in developer tools (Hex Inspector, Compare Files)
  • Integrates with Files app and Share Sheet
Features
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Open, preview, and explore over 100 file formats — right on your iPhone or iPad. No uploads, no account, no setup. Just tap a file and see it instantly. RICH FORMAT PREVIEWS Every format gets a purpose-built viewer: • 3D Models — Rotate and zoom glTF, OBJ, STL, PLY, and more in an interactive viewer • Code — Syntax highlighting for Swift, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Rust, Go, and 20+ languages • Databases — Browse SQLite tables, run SQL queries, and explore schema • Documents — Read PDFs, EPUB books, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files • Archives — Explore ZIP, RAR, 7-Zip, TAR, and ISO contents without extracting • Audio & Video — Play MP3, WAV, FLAC, MP4, MOV, MKV, and more • Data Formats — View JSON, YAML, XML, CSV, Parquet, and Jupyter notebooks • Geospatial — Visualize GeoJSON, GPX, and KML on interactive maps • Fonts — Preview OpenType and TrueType font files • Images — View JPEG, PNG, GIF, HEIC, WebP, PSD, and SVG BUILT-IN DEVELOPER TOOLS Go beyond viewing with 10 built-in tools: • Hex Inspector — View raw file bytes • Compare Files — Side-by-side diff • Checksum — Calculate MD5, SHA-1, and SHA-256 hashes • Extract Text — Pull text from any document • Export as PDF — Convert any preview to PDF • Base64 — Encode and decode • Pretty Print — Format JSON, XML, HTML, and CSS • Text Statistics — Word count, line count, reading time • File Identification — Detect the true file type from magic bytes PRIVACY FIRST All processing happens on your device. Files are never uploaded. No account is needed. No tracking. WORKS WITH YOUR WORKFLOW • Open files directly from the Files app or Share Sheet • Browse iCloud Drive • Track recently opened files and pin your favorites • Search your file history Works on iPhone and iPad. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Type

Features
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Type is a modern typing speed test designed to help you measure and improve your keyboard skills. Find out how fast you can type with accurate WPM (words per minute) tracking, real-time accuracy feedback, and detailed performance analytics. Whether you are practicing typing, improving productivity, preparing for coding, or simply challenging your typing speed, Type gives you the tools to improve. FEATURES Typing Speed Test Test your typing speed with accurate WPM calculations and instant feedback. Multiple Typing Modes Choose your challenge: Time Tests race against the clock with 15, 30, 60, or 120 second tests. Word Tests complete a fixed number of words. Quote Tests type famous quotes from designers, creators, and innovators. Custom Tests use your own text or word lists. Detailed Typing Results After every test, analyze: Words Per Minute (WPM) Raw WPM Accuracy percentage Consistency score Correct and incorrect characters Correct and incorrect words Typing pace over time Track Your Progress Improve your typing speed with: Personal best tracking Speed trends Accuracy trends Complete typing history Lifetime statistics Typing Achievements Unlock milestones as you improve: Speed achievements Accuracy achievements Typing volume achievements Endurance achievements Train your fingers and build typing confidence. Customize Your Experience Adjust your typing challenges: Easy, medium, and hard vocabulary Punctuation support Numbers Capital letters Haptic feedback Private & Offline Your typing data stays on your device. No accounts. No cloud sync. No tracking. No internet required. A clean typing experience focused entirely on improving your skills. Designed with a minimalist Swiss-inspired interface for people who care about speed, focus, and precision. Start your typing test today and discover your true WPM.

Screenshots

OpenFile4 screens
Type4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Type at none against OpenFile's 2. Type also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.2). 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. OpenFile sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Type asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
OpenFile versus Type: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenFileType
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.216.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLife Utility Apps, LLCSA PAPERS EDUCATION (PTY) LTD

In-app purchases

2 purchases

OpenFile

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$19.99
None

Type

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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