Comparison

CRPL vs Typeset Typst

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

Head to head
About

CRPL

Features
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CRPL is a personal text expander for iOS. Define short codes like ;sig or ;feat and have them expand into longer snippets — anywhere you can type, in any app. WHY CRPL? You write the same things over and over: email signatures, commit messages, code boilerplate, addresses, replies. CRPL turns those into a few keystrokes you actually remember. HOW IT WORKS 1. Create groups of codes in the app — Git & Commits, Email Signatures, Code Snippets, whatever you need. 2. Each entry has a trigger code and a replacement. 3. Switch to the CRPL keyboard using the globe key. 4. Type your code, then press space (or any other trigger you've enabled) — the code is replaced by the full snippet. FEATURES • Short, memorable trigger codes; replacements of any length • Multiple groups, each individually toggleable • Built-in variables: {datum}, {tijd}, {clipboard} insert dynamic values • Suggestion bar shows partial matches as you type • Long-press a key for accented alternates (é, è, ñ, ç…) • Custom emoji row in the keyboard • iCloud sync — your snippets follow you across devices • Import / export as plain text • Dark, editorial design built for people who type a lot PRIVACY CRPL stores your data on your device and, if you enable iCloud sync, in your private iCloud container. Nothing is ever sent to us or to anyone else. No analytics, no tracking, no accounts. Requires iPhone or iPad on iOS / iPadOS 17 or later. Full Access for the keyboard is required only for the {clipboard} variable..

About

Typeset Typst

This app allows users to write and compile Typst documents on Apple devices. It offers a live PDF preview alongside the source code and integrates a language server for enhanced editing features like autocomplete and signature hints.

Highlights
  • Typst document compilation
  • Live PDF preview
  • Side-by-side source and preview
  • Tinymist language server integration
  • Autocomplete and signature hints
  • Package universe support
Features
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Typeset compiles Typst documents on Apple devices. You can use the spectacular universe of packages to add content and style your documents. In addition to typst, Typeset integrates the Tinymist language server for autocomplete and command signature hints. Typeset is completely free and open source and always will be. Typeset is unaffiliated with Typst. A native Mac editor with your Typst source and a live PDF preview side by side. The preview keeps pace as you type, and clicking it jumps straight to the matching line of source. Typeset embeds the Tinymist language server, so the editor understands your document as you write it. Start typing and Typeset suggests the functions, parameters, and symbols that fit, including your own #let bindings and anything pulled in from a package. Call a function and a signature hint shows its parameters and their types, so you don't have to keep the documentation open in another window.

Screenshots

CRPL3 screens
Typeset Typst3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Typeset Typst at Free against CRPL's $1.99. CRPL's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Typeset Typst is free to download; CRPL costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CRPL versus Typeset Typst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCRPLTypeset Typst
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB123 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTom Bode Multimedia B.V.Twarge LLC

In-app purchases

None

CRPL

No in-app purchases

None

Typeset Typst

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CRPL free?
CRPL costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Typeset Typst free?
Typeset Typst is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CRPL or Typeset Typst have ads?
Neither CRPL nor Typeset Typst shows ads.

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