# Typeshift vs Spelling Queen Pangrams

The clearest difference is rating: Spelling Queen Pangrams at 4.7 against Typeshift's 4.3. Spelling Queen Pangrams also leads on ratings volume (6K vs 497). Typeshift's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Typeshift sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Spelling Queen Pangrams sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spelling Queen Pangrams holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spelling Queen Pangrams has 6K ratings behind it against 497, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Typeshift's written reviews are positive against 46% of Spelling Queen Pangrams's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Typeshift ships an update every 6 weeks, Spelling Queen Pangrams monthly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Typeshift | Spelling Queen Pangrams |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (497 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typeshift/id1084762137/reviews) | **[4.7 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-queen-pangrams/id1591639792/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 497 | **6K** |
| Positive reviews | **49.3% of reviews** | 45.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zach Gage](https://appshunter.io/developer/294263418) | [Frederic Bacro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482824795) |

## 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


### Spelling Queen Pangrams

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-queen-pangrams/id1591639792)

This word puzzle game challenges you to find words using a set of seven letters, with a mandatory center letter. Compete with friends, track your progress through ranks, and discover pangrams. Customize your word list for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** 7-letter word generation, Play with friends and family, Rank progression system, Pangram discovery, Customizable word list, Game of the Day

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Play on Apple Watch | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and challenging
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🤖 Helpful hints and game features
- 💰 Fair monetization with one-time purchase

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Missing common words in dictionary
- 🐛 Inconsistent word acceptance
- 🙄 Too many obscure/made-up words
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Game progress not saved properly
- Revealed words not matching entered words
- Crashes and freezes after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to choose game difficulty level
- Option to save and resume games
- Improved accessibility for visually impaired
- Alphabetized word list display


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Typeshift free?

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

### Is Spelling Queen Pangrams free?

Spelling Queen Pangrams is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Typeshift or Spelling Queen Pangrams?

Spelling Queen Pangrams is rated higher. Typeshift averages 4.3 out of 5 from 497 ratings, while Spelling Queen Pangrams averages 4.7 from 6K ratings.

### Do Typeshift or Spelling Queen Pangrams have ads?

Both Typeshift and Spelling Queen Pangrams show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Typeshift or Spelling Queen Pangrams?

Typeshift ships an update every 6 weeks, and Spelling Queen Pangrams monthly. Most recently, Typeshift was updated on September 22, 2026 and Spelling Queen Pangrams on September 22, 2026.

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