Comparison

TypesFast vs Deflector ◇

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

Head to head
About

TypesFast

Features
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Type fast. Make mistakes. Typesfast cleans them up. Typesfast is a keyboard that fixes your typos automatically — not word by word, but all at once. Type as fast as you want; the moment you pause, Typesfast corrects the whole run you just typed, right in place. • Pause-to-correct: spelling, doubled letters, transpositions, spacing — fixed in one pass the instant you stop typing • Smart suggestions while you type • Works in every app: Messages, Mail, Instagram, WhatsApp, anywhere • Undo any correction with one tap • No account, no sign-up — install and type Typesfast Pro unlocks unlimited corrections: • Monthly or yearly subscription, cancel anytime in Settings • Free tier included so you can try it first Typesfast Pro is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase; it renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel in Settings. Unlimited use is subject to fair-use limits. Privacy: corrections are processed on our secure servers and never stored. We never log your keystrokes. Terms of Use: https://typesfast.ai/typesfast-terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://typesfast.ai/typesfast-privacy-policy

About

Deflector ◇

Create custom buttons for your iPhone's Dynamic Island, Lock Screen, and Apple Watch to trigger any shortcut. On specific Japanese iPhones, utilize the Side Button for voice assistant shortcuts. Requires initial setup within the Shortcuts app.

Highlights
  • Dynamic Island shortcut buttons
  • Lock Screen shortcut buttons
  • Apple Watch shortcut buttons
  • Voice assistant shortcuts (Japan)
  • Shortcuts app integration
Features
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With Deflector, you can add buttons to the Dynamic Island, Lock Screen and Apple Watch to run any shortcut. On supported iPhones in Japan, you can use your preferred voice assistant using shortcuts with the Side Button. To use Deflector, you need to set up an automation in the Shortcuts app. The automation is available within the app.

Screenshots

TypesFast2 screens
Deflector ◇3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Deflector ◇ at none against TypesFast's 2. Deflector ◇ also leads on device support (3 vs 1). TypesFast's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 27.0). On price 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

Both are free to download. TypesFast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Deflector ◇ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TypesFast ships an update every 5 days, Deflector ◇ every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
TypesFast versus Deflector ◇: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTypesFastDeflector ◇
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better27.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSynth ExplorationCizzuk Shihu

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TypesFast

Subscriptions2
  • Typesfast Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Typesfast Yearly$79.991 Year
None

Deflector ◇

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TypesFast free?
TypesFast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deflector ◇ free?
Deflector ◇ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TypesFast or Deflector ◇ have ads?
Neither TypesFast nor Deflector ◇ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TypesFast or Deflector ◇?
TypesFast ships an update every 5 days, and Deflector ◇ every 3 weeks. Most recently, TypesFast was updated on October 25, 2026 and Deflector ◇ on October 25, 2026.

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