Antitype vs The Rhymatory
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
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.
- Over 300 rhyming word riddles
- Whimsical steampunk setting
- Hand-drawn illustrations
- Robust hint system
- Cozy and relaxing gameplay
- No ads
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Antitype ships an update every 3 weeks, The Rhymatory monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Antitype | The Rhymatory |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (965 ratings) | 4.9 (47 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 965 — better | 47 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #31 — better | #120 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.5 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 109 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BorderLeap | Ponderosa Games, LLC |
Customer experience
Antitype
The Rhymatory
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
Antitype
- 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
The Rhymatory
No in-app purchases









