# Shatterbrain vs supertype

The clearest difference is price: Shatterbrain at Free against supertype's $1.99. Shatterbrain also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 74%). supertype's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Shatterbrain is free to download; supertype costs $1.99 up front. Shatterbrain sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. supertype asks for nothing beyond the download.

supertype holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: supertype has 5.2K ratings behind it against 436, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Shatterbrain's written reviews are positive against 74% of supertype's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Shatterbrain ships an update every 11 months, supertype every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shatterbrain | supertype |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (436 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shatterbrain/id1317443919/reviews) | **[4.8 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supertype/id1349292121/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 436 | **5.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 73.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#11** |
| Size | 112 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Orbital Nine Games Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/887216732) | [Philipp Stollenmayer](https://appshunter.io/developer/580506869) |

## What reviewers say

### Shatterbrain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shatterbrain/id1317443919)

Engage in challenging physics puzzles by drawing shapes to find solutions. Discover multiple ways to solve each level and compete on leaderboards for the best performance. This game is designed for those who enjoy brain teasers and applying physics principles.

**Highlights:** Dozens of physics puzzles, Multiple solutions per puzzle, Leaderboard competition, Draw shapes to solve, Challenging gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing challenge
- 🚀 Elegant and challenging physics-based puzzles
- 👍 Enjoyable and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Stimulates the mind
- 👍 Reasonable ad implementation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Lack of instructions or guidance
- 🔍 Difficulty progressing without 3-starring levels
- 🔍 Some levels too easy or too difficult

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing on certain levels
- Issues with drawing/controls not registering properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to skip levels without 3 stars
- Customizable hint/solution system


### supertype

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supertype/id1349292121)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Paid · Word, #99 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Explore the physics of typography with this unique puzzle game. Discover how letters behave and sound as you solve over 130 engaging levels. Enjoy a relaxing, zen-like experience with a dynamic soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Physics-based letter puzzles, Over 130 levels, Relaxing gameplay, Self-generating soundtrack, Typography exploration

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Creative concept
- 🎨 Beautiful design
- 💡 Unique physics-based puzzles
- 🎉 Satisfying when solved

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🤔 Some puzzles too challenging
- 💰 Wish it was free
- 🕹️ Lack of control options (e.g. landscape mode)

**Reported bugs**

- Runtime errors preventing game launch
- Invisible objects in create mode
- Inconsistent physics behavior

**Requested features**

- More levels or content
- Level editor and sharing
- Hint system or tutorial
- Numbered levels for easier reference


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shatterbrain free?

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

### Is supertype free?

supertype costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shatterbrain or supertype?

supertype is rated higher. Shatterbrain averages 4.6 out of 5 from 436 ratings, while supertype averages 4.8 from 5.2K ratings.

### Do Shatterbrain or supertype have ads?

Shatterbrain shows ads; supertype does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shatterbrain or supertype?

Shatterbrain ships an update every 11 months, and supertype every 2 months. Most recently, Shatterbrain was updated on October 1, 2026 and supertype on October 2, 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.*