Comparison

Dev Keyboard vs TypeTab

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

Head to head
About

Dev Keyboard

A terminal-styled keyboard designed for programmers, offering quick access to essential symbols and a PC-style layout. It supports multiple programming languages and prioritizes user privacy by not requiring full access.

Highlights
  • PC-style modifier row
  • One-tap developer symbols
  • Long-press for extra symbols
  • Multiple language packs
  • Terminal aesthetic
  • Privacy-first design
Features
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Dev Keyboard is a terminal-styled coding keyboard that puts the symbols you actually type one tap away. A PC-style layout (Esc, Ctrl, Shift, Alt, Cmd, Tab, Caps) sits above quick rows of developer symbols and brackets. FEATURES - PC-style modifier row and key layout - One-tap brackets and symbols: {} [] () => ; / \ | and more - Long-press letters for extra developer symbols - Language packs: JavaScript / TypeScript, Python, Java, C / C++, Kotlin - Terminal aesthetic: monospace, dark, distraction-free - Privacy-first: no Full Access required, nothing leaves your device Type code faster in any app - notes, chat, editors, terminals.

About

TypeTab

This developer-focused keyboard for iPhone offers an eight-row layout with persistent letters, numbers, and programming symbols. It streamlines coding by allowing cursor control via drag gestures and supports custom snippets for common code structures. It works across various apps that support third-party keyboards.

Highlights
  • Eight-row layout with persistent symbol rows
  • Drag-to-cursor and drag-to-token navigation
  • Auto-paired brackets and quotes
  • Reusable built-in and custom code snippets
  • Adjustable key height and haptic feedback
  • Built-in Test Pad
Features
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TypeTab is the developer-first iPhone keyboard that keeps letters, numbers, and common programming symbols visible in one eight-row layout. Write and edit code without bouncing between keyboard modes. Drag across the keyboard to place the cursor character by character, or drag from the spacebar to move by token. Type a short trigger to expand reusable Swift, JavaScript, and Python structures, then jump through each editable field. TYPE WITH THE KEYS YOUR CODE NEEDS • Eight-row layout with persistent number and coding-symbol rows • Auto-paired parentheses, brackets, braces, and quotes • Tabs, 2 spaces, or 4 spaces for indentation • Reusable built-in and custom snippets • Adjustable palettes, key height, and haptic feedback • Built-in Test Pad and keyboard reference WORKS WHERE YOU WRITE Use TypeTab in editors, browsers, messages, notes, and other apps that support third-party keyboards. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Full Access is not required. The keyboard does not send or collect the code or text you type. TypeTab includes a complete free keyboard with cursor controls, built-in snippets, and customization. TypeTab Pro unlocks the complete built-in snippet library, unlimited custom snippets, every palette, and all keyboard heights. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://typetab.dev/privacy

Screenshots

Dev Keyboard1 screens
TypeTab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TypeTab at 5.0 against Dev Keyboard's 1.0. TypeTab also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Dev Keyboard's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. Dev Keyboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TypeTab asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TypeTab holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dev Keyboard ships an update every 5 weeks, TypeTab weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dev Keyboard versus TypeTab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDev KeyboardTypeTab
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB4 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperAnshika MauryaAndreu Pifarre

Customer experience

Dev Keyboard

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

TypeTab

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dev Keyboard

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

TypeTab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dev Keyboard free?
Dev Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TypeTab free?
TypeTab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dev Keyboard or TypeTab?
TypeTab is rated higher. Dev Keyboard averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TypeTab averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Dev Keyboard or TypeTab have ads?
Neither Dev Keyboard nor TypeTab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dev Keyboard or TypeTab?
Dev Keyboard ships an update every 5 weeks, and TypeTab weekly. Most recently, Dev Keyboard was updated on October 8, 2026 and TypeTab on October 12, 2026.

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