# Typeshift vs Antitype

The clearest difference is price: Typeshift at Free against Antitype's $3.99. Antitype's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#83 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Typeshift is free to download; Antitype costs $3.99 up front. Typeshift sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Antitype sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Typeshift against 4.4 for Antitype. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 497 and 963 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Typeshift's written reviews are positive against 51% of Antitype's.

Typeshift ships an update every 6 weeks, Antitype every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Typeshift | Antitype |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (497 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typeshift/id1084762137/reviews) | **[4.4 (963 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/antitype/id1117100543/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 497 | **963** |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | **50.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#83** |
| Size | 72 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Zach Gage](https://appshunter.io/developer/294263418) | [BorderLeap](https://appshunter.io/developer/546937507) |

## What reviewers say

### Typeshift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typeshift/id1084762137)

This word puzzle game challenges you to unscramble letters within stacked words to form new words in the center row. It offers daily challenges with global leaderboards and special clue-based puzzles. Unlock additional content and remove ads with in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Anagram and word search mechanics, Shift letter columns to spell words, Daily challenges with leaderboards, Special clue puzzles, Unlockable puzzle packs, Themes and statistics

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chocolate Puzzle Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Peppermint Puzzle Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pecan Clue Puzzle Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Walnut Clue Puzzle Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Parmesan Clue Puzzle Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Umami Clue Puzzle Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pistachio Clue Puzzle Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sophomore Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gumshoe Clue Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging and fun
- 👍 Unique and innovative game concept
- ⭐ Great brain workout
- 🎨 Elegant and minimalistic design
- 📚 Helps expand vocabulary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Obscure/uncommon words used
- 🔇 Intrusive ads
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- ⚠️ Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle timer inaccuracies
- Purchased content not restoring properly
- Letters not registering correctly
- Puzzles not displaying properly on some devices

**Requested features**

- More clue puzzles and puzzle packs
- Option to reset/replay completed puzzle packs
- Sync progress across devices
- Support for British/Australian English
- Built-in dictionary with better word definitions


### Antitype

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/antitype/id1117100543)

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

This word puzzle game challenges players to decipher pairs of opposite words by changing letters based on a clue and alphabet knowledge. It offers hundreds of levels with varying difficulty and special packs, featuring a clean, minimalist design and quick gameplay.

**Highlights:** Decipher opposite words, Change opposing letters, Hundreds of free levels, Synonym & Homophone packs, Antonym X level pack, Hints for challenging levels, Cross-device progress sync

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pack Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Synonyms 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Synonyms 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Homophones 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Homophones 4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Antonym X | $2.99 | one-time |
| Synonyms Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Homophones Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Pass | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤔 Clever and challenging concept
- 💡 Unique puzzle mechanics
- 🎨 Minimalistic and aesthetically pleasing design
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Frequent ads that disrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Game crashes or freezes after ads
- 📚 Unclear or confusing instructions/tutorials
- 🤔 Unintuitive gameplay mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or stops working after ads
- Inconsistent behavior when tapping letters
- Levels not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads for a one-time fee
- More content/levels to extend gameplay
- Improved clues and instructions
- Ability to save progress and resume later


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Typeshift free?

Typeshift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Antitype free?

Antitype costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Typeshift or Antitype?

Antitype is rated higher. Typeshift averages 4.3 out of 5 from 497 ratings, while Antitype averages 4.4 from 963 ratings.

### Do Typeshift or Antitype have ads?

Typeshift shows ads; Antitype does not.

### Which is updated more often, Typeshift or Antitype?

Typeshift ships an update every 6 weeks, and Antitype every 3 weeks. Most recently, Typeshift was updated on October 16, 2026 and Antitype on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*