# Typeshift vs Cubewords

The clearest difference is rating: Cubewords at 5.0 against Typeshift's 4.3. Cubewords also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks). Typeshift's advantage is ratings volume (499 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). 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 Cubewords sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cubewords 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Typeshift ships an update every 6 weeks, Cubewords daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Typeshift | Cubewords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (499 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typeshift/id1084762137/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubewords-cube-crossword/id6816508242/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **499** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 49.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 72 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zach Gage](https://appshunter.io/developer/294263418) | [Space Inch, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/376871239) |

## 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


### Cubewords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubewords-cube-crossword/id6816508242)

Solve daily crosswords by rotating a 3D cube. Offers various difficulty levels and special puzzle modes. Unlock more content and past puzzles with an optional subscription.

**Highlights:** 3D cube crossword puzzles, Daily easy, medium, and hard cubes, Wordwind and mega cube modes, Customizable themes and animations, Access to past puzzles with subscription, Fidget spinner variations

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cubewords Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Cubewords Plus | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Typeshift free?

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

### Is Cubewords free?

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

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

Cubewords is rated higher. Typeshift averages 4.3 out of 5 from 499 ratings, while Cubewords averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Typeshift or Cubewords have ads?

Typeshift shows ads; Cubewords does not.

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

Typeshift ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cubewords daily. Most recently, Typeshift was updated on October 29, 2026 and Cubewords 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.*