# Typeshift vs kromatika

The clearest difference is review sentiment: kromatika at 100% against Typeshift's 50%. kromatika also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). Typeshift's advantage is ratings volume (499 vs 4) 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 kromatika sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

kromatika holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Typeshift has 499 ratings behind it against 4, 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 kromatika's.

Typeshift ships an update every 6 weeks, kromatika every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Typeshift | kromatika |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (499 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typeshift/id1084762137/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kromatika/id6762482159/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **499** | 4 |
| 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 | 83 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) | [IAN J HANDY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887904563) |

## 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


### kromatika

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kromatika/id6762482159)

Arrange color tiles to create smooth gradients in handcrafted puzzles. Enjoy various modes like daily, endless zen, and challenging limited-life levels. Create and share your own puzzles, or explore community creations.

**Highlights:** Arrange color tiles into gradients, Handcrafted campaign puzzles, Daily and endless zen modes, Challenge mode with limited lives, Create and share custom puzzles, Community puzzle gallery, Leaderboard integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Typeshift free?

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

### Is kromatika free?

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

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

kromatika is rated higher. Typeshift averages 4.3 out of 5 from 499 ratings, while kromatika averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Typeshift or kromatika have ads?

Typeshift shows ads; kromatika does not.

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

Typeshift ships an update every 6 weeks, and kromatika every 9 days. Most recently, Typeshift was updated on November 11, 2026 and kromatika on October 31, 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.*