Comparison

Typeshift vs LetterLock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Typeshift

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
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From the creator of SpellTower, comes a new and completely original word game! Anagrams meets Word Search, with a sprinkle of Crosswords. Typeshift is the modern anagram puzzle; re-imagined from the ground up, combining wordplay, modern game design, and a mobile-first approach. In most anagram games, you search for new combinations within a single word, but in Typeshift, you search within three to five words stacked & scrambled up together. Shift columns of letters up and down as you try to spell words in the center row. Play continues until you have used all letters in a puzzle at least once. Special Clue Puzzles combine Crosswords with Anagrams as you match clever clues provided by Typeshift's various puzzle authors. - Daily Word Game Play with Global Leaderboards - Typeshift features a free daily challenge with global leaderboards. The easiest challenge for the week appears on Monday, and progressively more challenging puzzles build throughout the week. Compare your fastest Typeshift daily solving times with players around the globe! ------WHAT CRITICS ARE SAYING "Addictive and edifying, like popping a special kind of bubble wrap that expands your vocabulary.” - The Verge "Typeshift is a unmissable entry to the [word] genre." Gold Award. - Pocket Gamer "Typeshift is f*cking awesome" - Giant Bombcast "The Word Puzzle Game You've Been Waiting For" - Waypoint "Well worth your time" - Sixcolors ------WHATS IN THE “BOX”? Typeshift comes with over a hundred free puzzles, with more coming soon, plus new free daily puzzles every day. Additional puzzle packs may be purchased in-app. Purchasing any puzzle pack removes ads, and unlocks themes & detailed statistics. ------A WORD FROM THE DEVELOPER Typeshift continues my quest to re-imagine classic newspaper games in the digital era. Where SpellTower tackled word search and Really Bad Chess handled chess puzzles, Typeshift re-examines Anagrams and Crosswords. Typeshift has been a joy to develop, and I hope you have as much fun playing it as I had making it. As always, thanks so much for your support! -zach

About

LetterLock

Engage your mind with a word puzzle game that challenges your vocabulary and strategic thinking. Swipe letters to spell words, unlock new levels, and enjoy a visually appealing experience. Play offline and conquer increasingly complex challenges.

Highlights
  • Swipe to spell words
  • Unlock new levels
  • Offline play supported
  • Brain-training challenges
  • Stunning visual design
  • Regular updates
Features
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Welcome to LetterLock Puzzle – Your Ultimate Word Adventure! Challenge Your Brain: Dive into LetterLock, the word puzzle game that tests your skills with every swipe. Experience unique twists and captivating challenges in each level. Spell Words & Unlock Levels: Swipe letters, spell words, and progress through an array of exciting puzzles. Strategize your moves to conquer each challenge with minimal effort. Endless Fun: Enjoy endless puzzles with regular updates. Play anytime, anywhere, even without an internet connection. Brain Workout: From beginner-friendly puzzles to mind-bending conundrums, there's a challenge for everyone! Can you conquer each level with the fewest moves possible? Stunning Design: Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of LetterLock with seamless animations that bring the puzzles to life. Compete & Achieve: Unscramble the puzzles and feel the rush of conquering each level. Aim for the highest streak and become a master of word puzzles.

Screenshots

Typeshift4 screens
LetterLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

Typeshift and LetterLock both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of LetterLock's written reviews are positive against 50% of Typeshift's. LetterLock also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). Typeshift's advantage is ratings volume (499 vs 3). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Typeshift against 4.3 for LetterLock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Typeshift has 499 ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of LetterLock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Typeshift ships an update every 6 weeks, LetterLock weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Typeshift versus LetterLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTypeshiftLetterLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (499 ratings)4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings499 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZach GageSamuel McCarthy

Customer experience

Typeshift

All ratings497 ratings
Positive80.9%
Neutral7.8%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews228 reviews
Positive49.6%
Neutral17.1%
Negative33.3%

LetterLock

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Typeshift

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

LetterLock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Typeshift

One-time10
  • Chocolate Puzzle Pack$0.99
  • Peppermint Puzzle Pack$0.99
  • Pecan Clue Puzzle Pack$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Walnut Clue Puzzle Pack$1.99
  • Parmesan Clue Puzzle Pack$1.99
  • Umami Clue Puzzle Pack$1.99
  • Pistachio Clue Puzzle Pack$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$1.99
  • Sophomore Bundle$1.99
  • Gumshoe Clue Bundle$3.99
None

LetterLock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Typeshift free?
Typeshift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LetterLock free?
LetterLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Typeshift or LetterLock?
LetterLock is rated higher. Typeshift averages 4.3 out of 5 from 499 ratings, while LetterLock averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Typeshift or LetterLock have ads?
Both Typeshift and LetterLock show ads.
Which is updated more often, Typeshift or LetterLock?
Typeshift ships an update every 6 weeks, and LetterLock weekly. Most recently, Typeshift was updated on October 29, 2026 and LetterLock on October 30, 2026.

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