# Typeshift vs Up Spell by Up Games

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Up Spell by Up Games at none against Typeshift's 10. Up Spell by Up Games also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (78% vs 50%). Typeshift's advantage is ratings volume (499 vs 71). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Typeshift sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Up Spell by Up Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Typeshift against 4.4 for Up Spell by Up Games. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Typeshift has 499 ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Typeshift's written reviews are positive against 78% of Up Spell by Up Games's.

Typeshift ships an update every 6 weeks, Up Spell by Up Games fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Typeshift | Up Spell by Up Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (499 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typeshift/id1084762137/reviews) | **[4.4 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/up-spell-by-up-games/id1531758067/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **499** | 71 |
| Positive reviews | 49.6% of reviews | **78.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 72 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Zach Gage](https://appshunter.io/developer/294263418) | [Kenneth Kocienda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531758069) |

## 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


### Up Spell by Up Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/up-spell-by-up-games/id1531758067)

Engage in a rapid-fire word game that challenges your vocabulary and speed. Test your word-building skills in this exciting and fast-paced experience.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced gameplay, Word building challenges, Vocabulary testing, Speed-focused, Engaging word puzzles

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

-  addictive gameplay
- Simple, clean design
- Fun, fast-paced escape
- Delightful music
- Slick interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- Dictionary needs expansion
- Missing many words
- iPad screen display issues
- Game appears at bottom left on iPad
- Developer focused on iPhone only

**Reported bugs**

- Game rejects many perfectly fine English words
- Game does not recognize valid words like 'Grok'
- Game appears at the bottom left edge of the screen on iPad
- App automatically compressed after upgrading Apple system and won't fix
- Issues with iOS 15

**Requested features**

- Expand the dictionary
- Increase character amount
- Increase time
- Make game show up correctly on iPad screen
- Add portrait mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Typeshift free?

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

### Is Up Spell by Up Games free?

Up Spell by Up Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Typeshift or Up Spell by Up Games?

Up Spell by Up Games is rated higher. Typeshift averages 4.3 out of 5 from 499 ratings, while Up Spell by Up Games averages 4.4 from 71 ratings.

### Do Typeshift or Up Spell by Up Games have ads?

Typeshift shows ads; Up Spell by Up Games does not.

### Which is updated more often, Typeshift or Up Spell by Up Games?

Typeshift ships an update every 6 weeks, and Up Spell by Up Games fortnightly. Most recently, Typeshift was updated on October 29, 2026 and Up Spell by Up Games on October 29, 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.*