# Antitype vs The Rhymatory

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Antitype | The Rhymatory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.4 (965 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/antitype/id1117100543/reviews) | **[4.9 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-rhymatory/id6748967956/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **965** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | 50.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#31** | #120 |
| Size | 41 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.5** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BorderLeap](https://appshunter.io/developer/546937507) | [Ponderosa Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743819473) |

## What reviewers say

### Antitype

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/antitype/id1117100543)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pack Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Synonyms 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Synonyms 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Homophones 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Homophones 4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Antonym X | $2.99 | one-time |
| Synonyms Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Homophones Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Pass | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤔 Clever and challenging concept
- 💡 Unique puzzle mechanics
- 🎨 Minimalistic and aesthetically pleasing design
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Frequent ads that disrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Game crashes or freezes after ads
- 📚 Unclear or confusing instructions/tutorials
- 🤔 Unintuitive gameplay mechanics

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-rhymatory/id6748967956)

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*