# Typeshift vs Bloobi

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bloobi at 97% against Typeshift's 49%. Bloobi also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). Typeshift's advantage is ratings volume (497 vs 34) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Typeshift sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bloobi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bloobi holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Typeshift has 497 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Typeshift's written reviews are positive against 97% of Bloobi's.

Typeshift ships an update every 6 weeks, Bloobi fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Typeshift | Bloobi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (497 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typeshift/id1084762137/reviews) | **[4.8 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloobi/id6504361069/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **497** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | **97.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Zach Gage](https://appshunter.io/developer/294263418) | [For One Red AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724180039) |

## 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


### Bloobi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloobi/id6504361069)

Unscramble letters to form words within a time limit. Earn extra time for each word found. Compete with friends in real-time or play solo to test your vocabulary skills.

**Highlights:** Unscramble letters, Build words, Timed gameplay, Add time to clock, Multiplayer battle mode, Live results, Solo mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Pangram Club | $3.99 | per month |
| Pangram Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Addictive word game
- 🧠 Great for the brain
- 👍 Daily puzzle anticipation
- 🤝 Fun with friends/family
- 📚 Learning new words

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Limited plays per day
- 🤔 Difficulty with multiplayer setup
- 🤷‍♀️ Some words flagged incorrectly
- ⚖️ Perceived unfair advantage for early players

**Reported bugs**

- Multiplayer join button not working
- Cooperative mode not available as described
- Words flagged as invalid when they are valid

**Requested features**

- Access past daily puzzles/archives
- Free play/practice mode
- More accessible ways to suggest words
- Built-in notification for streak
- More than one game per day


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Typeshift free?

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

### Is Bloobi free?

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

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

Bloobi is rated higher. Typeshift averages 4.3 out of 5 from 497 ratings, while Bloobi averages 4.8 from 34 ratings.

### Do Typeshift or Bloobi have ads?

Typeshift shows ads; Bloobi does not.

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

Typeshift ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bloobi fortnightly. Most recently, Typeshift was updated on October 1, 2026 and Bloobi on September 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.*