# Typeshift vs Big Square by Quickthorn Games

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Big Square by Quickthorn Games at 100% against Typeshift's 50%. Big Square by Quickthorn Games also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). Typeshift's advantage is ratings volume (499 vs 32) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Typeshift sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Big Square by Quickthorn Games sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Big Square by Quickthorn Games holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Typeshift has 499 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Typeshift's written reviews are positive against 100% of Big Square by Quickthorn Games's.

Typeshift ships an update every 6 weeks, Big Square by Quickthorn Games every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Typeshift | Big Square by Quickthorn Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (499 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typeshift/id1084762137/reviews) | **[4.9 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-square-by-quickthorn-games/id1548135697/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **499** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 49.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zach Gage](https://appshunter.io/developer/294263418) | [High Arctic Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783891835) |

## 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


### Big Square by Quickthorn Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-square-by-quickthorn-games/id1548135697)

This word puzzle game challenges you to slide letter tiles once before using them in words. Plan your moves strategically to clear the board using crossword-style clues across multiple game modes.

**Highlights:** Sliding letter tile mechanics, Crossword-style clues, Multiple game modes (Puzzles, Daily Challenge, Clear the Board, Countdown, Two Player), Strategic move planning, Hand-designed and computer-generated puzzles, Head-to-head multiplayer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Charlie Puzzle Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bravo Puzzle Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Delta Puzzle Pack | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Typeshift free?

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

### Is Big Square by Quickthorn Games free?

Big Square by Quickthorn Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Typeshift or Big Square by Quickthorn Games?

Big Square by Quickthorn Games is rated higher. Typeshift averages 4.3 out of 5 from 499 ratings, while Big Square by Quickthorn Games averages 4.9 from 32 ratings.

### Do Typeshift or Big Square by Quickthorn Games have ads?

Typeshift shows ads; Big Square by Quickthorn Games does not.

### Which is updated more often, Typeshift or Big Square by Quickthorn Games?

Typeshift ships an update every 6 weeks, and Big Square by Quickthorn Games every 9 days. Most recently, Typeshift was updated on October 22, 2026 and Big Square by Quickthorn Games on October 12, 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.*