Comparison

Type vs ChargeWatt

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

Head to head
About

Type

Features
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Type-Cat brings AI-powered writing directly into your keyboard - no app switching, no copy-pasting.. Wherever you type on iPhone, Type-Cat is there. Select your text or start typing, and let AI fix your grammar, adjust your tone, or translate - all without leaving the app you're in. FEATURES • Fix Grammar - Automatically detects and corrects grammar, spelling, punctuation, and verb agreement errors while preserving your original meaning. • Rewrite Tone - Instantly rewrite your text as Casual, Concise, Formal, Gen Z, Singlish. • Translate - Translate your text into English, Chinese, Malay, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, French, German, or Spanish. • Quick Fix Bar - Spelling corrections appear inline above the keyboard so you can apply them with a single tap. BRING YOUR OWN KEY Type-Cat works with your own API key - you choose your AI provider: • OpenAI (GPT) • Google Gemini • xAI Grok • Anthropic Claude Your API key is stored securely in the iOS Keychain and never shared with anyone. Text is sent directly from your device to your chosen provider - the developer never sees it. PRIVACY FIRST • No account required • No data collection • No tracking or analytics • Spelling checks run entirely on-device HOW TO GET STARTED 1. Install Type-Cat 2. Go to Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Type-Cat 3. Tap Type-Cat and enable Allow Full Access 4. Open Type-Cat and add your API key 5. Start typing anywhere — tap the cat icon to open the assistant

About

ChargeWatt

Monitor your iPhone's charging speed in watts and track your battery's health over time. Compare different chargers and cables to find the fastest options, and receive notifications when your battery reaches a set level. Your charging data stays private on your device.

Highlights
  • Estimated charging power in watts
  • Speed and battery level charts
  • Detailed charge history
  • Charger comparison
  • Battery health logging
  • Charge completion alarm
  • Live Activity and widgets
Features
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ChargeWatt shows how fast your iPhone is charging, in watts, and keeps a record of every charge. Find your fastest charger, compare your cables and keep an eye on your battery's health. CHARGING POWER IN WATTS - Estimated charging power while your iPhone charges - A speed curve for every charge, plus a battery level chart - First value after a few minutes of charging, or right away from your past charges with the same charger iOS doesn't share charging current with apps, so ChargeWatt estimates the watts: while the app is open it times the battery's 5% level steps and multiplies that speed by your iPhone model's battery capacity. Values are always labeled "Estimated". EVERY CHARGE, RECORDED - Start, end, levels, duration, speed, thermal state and charger - Keeps recording while the app is closed, with two Shortcuts automations - Recognizes charges in the car through CarPlay or driving motion data COMPARE CHARGERS - See which charger takes your iPhone from 20% to 80% the fastest - Charging habits: overnight charging, charging to 100%, hot charges - Practical tips for your battery BATTERY HEALTH LOG - Enter Maximum Capacity and cycle count from iOS Settings - Follow them on a chart over time - A monthly reminder to add a new entry CHARGE ALARM - Get a notification when your battery reaches the level you choose, like 80% ALWAYS IN VIEW - Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island while charging - Home Screen, Lock Screen and StandBy widgets - Siri and Shortcuts actions - Export your raw data as CSV PRIVATE BY DESIGN - No account, no ads, no tracking - Your data stays on your iPhone - Available in 51 languages

Screenshots

Type3 screens
ChargeWatt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ChargeWatt at every 2 days against Type's fortnightly. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Type ships an update fortnightly, ChargeWatt every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Type versus ChargeWatt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTypeChargeWatt
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOoi Way MinOsman Cengeri

In-app purchases

None

Type

No in-app purchases

None

ChargeWatt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Type free?
Type is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChargeWatt free?
ChargeWatt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Type or ChargeWatt have ads?
Neither Type nor ChargeWatt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Type or ChargeWatt?
Type ships an update fortnightly, and ChargeWatt every 2 days. Most recently, Type was updated on October 28, 2026 and ChargeWatt on November 1, 2026.

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