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TypeKey

TypeKey is an iPhone AI writing app with paste-based tools and an optional keyboard for revising, generating, summarizing, translating, and replying to text. It helps users work on messages, emails, notes, and job-application materials without leaving supported apps.

TypeKey

AI writing assistance inside and outside the keyboard

TypeKey is an iPhone productivity app from Zentropi LLC that combines an AI writing toolbox with an optional custom keyboard. It is designed for people who need to revise, generate, or shorten text while working in chats, email, notes, and other writing workflows.

The app’s tools can be used directly by pasting text, so keyboard setup is not required for the core workflow. Users can also enable the TypeKey keyboard to access actions inside Messages, Mail, WhatsApp, Instagram, Notes, and most other apps. Available actions include humanizing AI text, paraphrasing, correcting grammar, drafting emails and cover letters, summarizing, translating, changing tone, and generating message replies.

Writing and keyboard tools

Humanize AI text

Paste text into the app to make stiff, AI-sounding writing read more naturally while keeping it in the same language.

Paraphrase and fix grammar

Rewrite text with the same meaning, or correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation in complete sentences.

Cover letter drafting

Provide a job ad and three lines about yourself to generate a cover letter in the language of the job ad.

Email writing and tone presets

Turn a few words into a complete email with a subject line, choosing Professional, Friendly, Short, or Persuasive as the style.

Summarize, translate, and change tone

Create a shorter paragraph or bullet-point version of text, translate it into seven languages, or change its tone.

In-app keyboard actions

Use the TypeKey keyboard in supported apps to fix text, change tone, and reply to messages with three suggested answers.

Practical use cases

  • Replying to messages

    Paste a rough message, choose a tone, and use the generated options to respond more quickly in personal or work conversations.

  • Drafting everyday emails

    Turn notes or a short prompt into a complete email with a subject line, then select a Professional, Friendly, Short, or Persuasive style before editing and sending.

  • Preparing a job application

    Give the tool a job advertisement and a few lines about your background to create a starting-point cover letter in the advertisement’s language.

  • Polishing existing writing

    Run grammar correction, paraphrasing, or tone changes on text written in Notes, Mail, or another supported app when the wording needs refinement.

  • Condensing and translating text

    Use summarization to convert longer material into a paragraph or bullet points, or translate text when communicating across supported languages.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Offers both an in-app paste workflow and an optional keyboard workflow.
  • Combines text revision, generation, summarization, translation, tone changes, and reply suggestions in one app.
  • Email and cover-letter tools accept practical context such as a job ad, personal details, or a selected tone.
  • The listing states that text is sent for processing only when a tool or action is run and after the user agrees to AI processing.

Cons

  • The keyboard’s AI actions require iPhone Full Access, and password fields or some apps may restrict use to the standard iPhone keyboard.
  • Free usage is limited for several tools, and the listing does not provide subscription prices in the available source material.
  • Apple’s privacy disclosure says some user content may be collected but not linked to the user; users should review the developer’s privacy policy for details.

FAQ

How do you use TypeKey?

TypeKey can be used in two ways: paste text into tools in the app without keyboard setup, or turn on the TypeKey keyboard to use its actions in Messages, Mail, WhatsApp, Instagram, Notes, and most other apps. Password fields and some apps only allow the iPhone keyboard.

Which languages does TypeKey support?

The app supports English and German. Its Translate tool can translate text into seven languages, although the source does not list all seven languages.

Is TypeKey free?

TypeKey is free to download. Several tools have usage limits after an initial period, while Humanize, Cover letter, and Write an email can each be tried once for free. Premium unlocks every tool and preset every day; current prices are shown in the app and App Store before purchase.

What happens to text entered into TypeKey?

TypeKey sends text to its server only when a user runs a tool or taps an action and agrees to AI processing in the app. The listing says the company does not store text on its server; Apple’s privacy disclosure separately indicates that some user content may be collected but not linked to the user.

Does TypeKey require keyboard access?

The keyboard’s AI actions require Full Access. iOS requests this permission when the TypeKey keyboard is enabled. The app also offers its main tools without keyboard setup.

Quick Facts

Category
Productivity
Primary platform
iPhone; requires iOS 15.0 or later
Developer
Zentropi LLC
Workflow
In-app text tools plus an optional iPhone keyboard
Languages
App available in English and German; Translate supports seven languages
Availability
Free download with in-app purchases; Premium unlocks every tool and preset