# TypesFast vs Deflector ◇

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.

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

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

## The numbers

| Metric | TypesFast | Deflector ◇ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 34 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 27.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Synth Exploration](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732347996) | [Cizzuk Shihu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674098361) |

## What reviewers say

### TypesFast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typesfast/id6789332252)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Typesfast Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Typesfast Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


### Deflector ◇

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deflector/id6802068584)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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