Comparison

K4us German Keyboard vs TypeShelf

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

Head to head
About

K4us German Keyboard

This keyboard app offers an original German layout for iPhone and iPad, featuring dedicated arrow keys and easy access to special German characters like ä, ö, ü, and ß. It also includes PC-like ten keys for iPad users and allows users to disable key sounds through its settings.

Highlights
  • Original German keyboard layout
  • Dedicated arrow keys
  • Easy input for ä, ö, ü, ß
  • iPad ten-key layout
  • Customizable key sound
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For iPhone User please try "AEI Keyboard Note" App. (This app is Free) Original German Keyboard for iPhone & iPad * With Arrow Keys * Ideal Key for iPhone * Easy to input “ä Ä ö Ö ü Ü ß" * iPad Special Ten Keys like PC Ten Keys. Useful keyboard Settings (tap"tools") You can turn off Key Sound from it. Please add this Keyboard from iOS Setting and switch "Allow Full Access" Note : This app may not work on Old Apps.

About

TypeShelf

Create custom shortcuts for frequently used text and images to insert them instantly with a dedicated keyboard. Automate dates, times, and clipboard content for dynamic messages. Save time and reduce repetitive typing.

Highlights
  • Custom text and image shortcuts
  • Magic Variables for dates, times, clipboard
  • Custom keyboard access
  • Share reply collections
  • Typing speed test and time saved statistics
  • Group assignment and quick filters
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Keep your customer replies ready. Save the answers you send again and again — shipping questions, opening hours, quotes, booking links, follow-ups — then switch to the TypeShelf keyboard and tap a reply to insert it, in any app where you type. TYPE ONCE, REUSE ANYWHERE • Tap a saved reply from the keyboard to insert it • Pin favorites and jump back to your recent replies • Create text and image snippets • Organize replies with custom tags and quick filters • Search, reorder, import, export, and share your collection PERSONALIZE EVERY MESSAGE • Fill-in fields ask for a name, option, date, or time before the reply goes in • My details: save your business name, booking link, or signature once and reuse it in any reply • Magic Variables add live dates, times, clipboard content, cursor placement, or a random option START IN MINUTES Choose a ready-made reply pack or write your own. Your first replies are on the keyboard in a few taps. SEE THE TIME YOU SAVE Review usage statistics, find your most-used replies, and run the typing test for a more personal time-saved estimate. QUICK SETUP 1. Create or choose your replies. 2. Add TypeShelf in Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards. 3. Switch to the TypeShelf keyboard in any app and tap a reply to insert it. iOS requires Allow Full Access so the keyboard can read the reply library shared by the main app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

K4us German Keyboard4 screens
TypeShelf3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TypeShelf at Free against K4us German Keyboard's $0.99. TypeShelf also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 19 months). K4us German Keyboard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On ads, monetization model 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

TypeShelf is free to download; K4us German Keyboard costs $0.99 up front. TypeShelf sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. K4us German Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

K4us German Keyboard ships an update every 19 months, TypeShelf fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
K4us German Keyboard versus TypeShelf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterK4us German KeyboardTypeShelf
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.2 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better88.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToshihiro NakaneNikolai Rodionov

Customer experience

K4us German Keyboard

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TypeShelf

All ratings25 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

None

K4us German Keyboard

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

TypeShelf

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is K4us German Keyboard free?
K4us German Keyboard costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TypeShelf free?
TypeShelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do K4us German Keyboard or TypeShelf have ads?
Neither K4us German Keyboard nor TypeShelf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, K4us German Keyboard or TypeShelf?
K4us German Keyboard ships an update every 19 months, and TypeShelf fortnightly. Most recently, K4us German Keyboard was updated on November 3, 2026 and TypeShelf on November 8, 2026.

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