Comparison

Antitype vs The Rhymatory

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

Head to head
About

Antitype

This word puzzle game challenges players to decipher pairs of opposite words by changing letters based on a clue and alphabet knowledge. It offers hundreds of levels with varying difficulty and special packs, featuring a clean, minimalist design and quick gameplay.

Highlights
  • Decipher opposite words
  • Change opposing letters
  • Hundreds of free levels
  • Synonym & Homophone packs
  • Antonym X level pack
  • Hints for challenging levels
  • Cross-device progress sync
Features
Currently charting
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“Antitype’s clever design shines bright, delivering a tricky word puzzler in a minimalist package” — PocketGamer “A word game that stands out from the crowded marketplace” — AppAdvice “A double-whammy word puzzler… a devious combo!” — TouchArcade “Simple but beautiful… absorbing… addicting.” — MacStories “Streamlined style and elegantly crafted puzzles” — Gamezebo Antitype is a game all about opposites. With a clue and your knowledge of the alphabet, you'll change opposing letters to decipher each pair of opposite words. - 400 free levels range from simple to extremely difficult - Synonym & Homophone level packs with 400 additional levels - 100 ultra-challenging antonym levels in the new Antonyms X level pack - Save by purchasing level pack bundles or unlock the game with the Unlimited Pass! - Plan your moves wisely - every level can be solved! - Hints provide you ability to get a head start on challenging levels - Each level is uniquely shuffled so every attempt has its own solution - Sync progress across all your iOS devices - Beautifully-clean, colorful aesthetic - Minimalist in style, yet full of complexity - Quick gameplay - play for a minute, an hour or more!

About

The Rhymatory

Engage in a whimsical word game set in a steampunk world. Solve over 300 riddles by finding rhyming word pairs, with helpful animal companions and a cozy atmosphere. Enjoy a premium, ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Over 300 rhyming word riddles
  • Whimsical steampunk setting
  • Hand-drawn illustrations
  • Robust hint system
  • Cozy and relaxing gameplay
  • No ads
Features
Currently charting
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Need a challenging but cozy escape with a plethora of chandeliers? Dive into a whimsical, steampunk world where rhymes abound! The Rhymatory is a delightfully goofy word game offering over 300 hand-crafted riddles to solve. For each riddle, you must answer with a pair of rhyming words. A fox, an owl, and a crow will accompany you to provide hints as needed and brew a steady supply of tea. - Over 300 rhyming word riddles - Cozy, relaxing setting - Hand-drawn illustrations - Premium experience with no ads - Riddles of various difficulty to fit your mood - Robust hint system if you need a hand

Screenshots

Antitype4 screens
The Rhymatory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Rhymatory at 100% against Antitype's 51%. The Rhymatory also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Antitype's advantage is ratings volume (965 vs 47) and chart position (#31 vs #120). On update cadence, 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

Antitype costs $3.99 and The Rhymatory $2.99 up front. Antitype sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. The Rhymatory asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Rhymatory holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Antitype has 965 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Antitype's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Rhymatory's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Antitype ships an update every 3 weeks, The Rhymatory monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Antitype versus The Rhymatory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAntitypeThe Rhymatory
Price$3.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.4 (965 ratings)4.9 (47 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings965 — better47
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#31 — better#120
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.5 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB109 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBorderLeapPonderosa Games, LLC

Customer experience

Antitype

All ratings963 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral7.0%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive50.5%
Neutral14.0%
Negative35.5%

The Rhymatory

All ratings47 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Antitype

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes or stops working after ads
  • Inconsistent behavior when tapping letters
  • Levels not loading properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to remove ads for a one-time fee
  • More content/levels to extend gameplay
  • Improved clues and instructions
  • Ability to save progress and resume later

The Rhymatory

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Antitype

One-time10
  • Small Pack Hints$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Synonyms 2$1.99
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  • Synonyms 1$1.99
  • Homophones 1$1.99
  • Homophones 4$1.99
  • Antonym X$2.99
  • Synonyms Bundle$4.99
  • Homophones Bundle$4.99
  • Unlimited Pass$12.99
None

The Rhymatory

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Antitype free?
Antitype costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is The Rhymatory free?
The Rhymatory costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Antitype or The Rhymatory?
The Rhymatory is rated higher. Antitype averages 4.4 out of 5 from 965 ratings, while The Rhymatory averages 4.9 from 47 ratings.
Do Antitype or The Rhymatory have ads?
Neither Antitype nor The Rhymatory shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Antitype or The Rhymatory?
Antitype ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Rhymatory monthly. Most recently, Antitype was updated on October 29, 2026 and The Rhymatory on October 28, 2026.
Which is more popular, Antitype or The Rhymatory?
Antitype currently peaks at #31 in the App Store charts, and The Rhymatory at #120. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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