Comparison

PicZip vs Typebell

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

Head to head
About

PicZip

Easily reduce the file size of your photos to save storage space and prepare them for sharing or uploading. You can set a target file size or manually resize images to specific dimensions. Batch compress multiple images with consistent settings.

Highlights
  • Batch image compression
  • Target file size setting (KB/MB)
  • Manual image resizing (width/height)
  • Supports JPG, PNG, HEIF
  • Save space and prepare for upload
  • Review original vs. compressed size
Features
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PicZip is a simple, efficient image compression tool that helps you reduce photo file sizes, save storage space, and prepare images for uploading and sharing. Choose a target file size Set your target in KB or MB, or start with the default settings. Apply the same configuration to a single image or an entire batch. Resize when you need to Manual resizing is off by default. Enable it to set a custom width and height and give a group of images consistent pixel dimensions. Select one or more images and compress them with the same settings. Review the original and compressed sizes and the space saved, then save the processed images to Photos in one batch. Useful for organizing photos, preparing images for upload, adjusting ID photo file sizes, and reducing the size of pictures you share. Supports common image formats including JPG, PNG, and HEIF. Output size, format, and image quality depend on the original image and your settings.

About

Typebell

Features
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Turn everyday notes into a writing ritual. Typebell brings the character of a classic typewriter to iPhone and iPad, with mechanical keys, moving typebars and letters that appear as they strike the paper. WRITE WITH CHARACTER Tap the carriage-return paddle or slide it to start the next line. Turn the paper-feed knob, choose a black or red ribbon, and adjust margins and line spacing. Enable automatic line return when you want to keep writing without pausing at the margin. Key sounds are optional. SPACE FOR YOUR WORDS Capture quick ideas, keep a journal, draft a story or write a poem. Switch to Focus for a simple text editor and word count. Create, rename and search notes by title or content. Use portrait or landscape layouts on iPhone and iPad, with support for a physical keyboard. EXPORT AND SHARE Save your writing as PDF, editable DOCX or plain text. Share a document or just the text using the system share sheet. Exports contain readable text rather than a reproduction of the mechanical page or ribbon colors. YOUR NOTEBOOK, ON YOUR DEVICE Notes save locally and writing works offline. No account is required. Typebell does not provide its own cloud sync. Classic keys. Modern notes. Your next page is waiting.

Screenshots

PicZip3 screens
Typebell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PicZip at Free against Typebell's $2.99. PicZip also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). On update cadence and ads 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PicZip ships an update monthly, Typebell every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
PicZip versus Typebell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPicZipTypebell
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer利龙 张Sensonet

In-app purchases

None

PicZip

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Typebell

Subscriptions1
  • Todo+: 1 year subscription$0.991 Year
One-time2
  • Todo+: 1 Day TrialFree
  • Todo+: Lifetime Access$2.99

Questions

Is PicZip free?
PicZip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Typebell free?
Typebell costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do PicZip or Typebell have ads?
Neither PicZip nor Typebell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PicZip or Typebell?
PicZip ships an update monthly, and Typebell every 5 weeks. Most recently, PicZip was updated on October 25, 2026 and Typebell on October 29, 2026.

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