Comparison

Shatterbrain vs Type Hype

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

Head to head
About

Shatterbrain

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
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Draw shapes to solve challenging physics puzzles. From the creator of the #1 hit puzzle game, Brain It On! ◆ Dozens of brain busting physics puzzles, with more being added all the time ◆ Multiple ways to solve each puzzle, can you find the best solution? ◆ Compete on the leaderboards for the fastest time or best solution If you enjoy brain games, have a knack for following the laws of physics, and enjoy making things shatter, then this puzzle game is for you. It's easy to learn but hard to master and will get you thinking outside the box in no time! Draw a dot, draw a line, draw whatever you need to solve the puzzle and shatter the shapes. If you like Shatterbrain, please rate it and leave a comment. Your support is greatly appreciated. If you don't like something, please email me at support@orbitalnine.com. I want to hear your feedback and comments so I can improve Shatterbrain and turn it into a hit. You can find me on Twitter at @orbitalnine, or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/shatterbrain, or my website: http://orbitalnine.com I hope you enjoy Shatterbrain!

About

Type Hype

An addictive typing game where players must quickly and accurately type falling letters to guide them to a target. Progress through challenging levels that test reflexes and precision, aiming for high scores. It's a fun way to enhance typing skills with vibrant graphics.

Highlights
  • Type falling letters to reach a target
  • Increasing difficulty levels
  • Test reflexes and typing speed
  • Requires accuracy and precision
  • Vibrant graphics
  • Addictive gameplay
Features
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Welcome to Type Hype 2D, an exciting and addictive typing game where your keyboard skills are put to the ultimate test! In Type Hype 2D, players are tasked with typing letters as they cascade down the screen, aiming to reach a target at the bottom. Sounds simple, right? Think again! As you progress through the game, the word becomes challenging your reflexes and typing speed. But here's the twist: you must type the correct letter for each falling character to successfully guide it to the target. Type Hype 2D features multiple levels of increasing difficulty, each with its own unique challenges. From basic single-letter drops to intricate word formations! You'll need razor-sharp accuracy to conquer them all. But it's not just about speed – precision is key! Make too many mistakes, and you lose. Can you keep your cool under pressure and achieve the high score? With its simple yet addictive gameplay, vibrant graphics Type Hype 2D is the perfect game to test your typing skills while having a blast. So grab your phone and get ready to type your way to victory in Type Hype 2D!

Screenshots

Shatterbrain4 screens
Type Hype4 screens

Verdict

The call

Shatterbrain and Type Hype both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Shatterbrain's written reviews are positive against 27% of Type Hype's. Type Hype's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

Both are free to download. Shatterbrain sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Type Hype sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Shatterbrain against 4.6 for Type Hype. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 436 and 469 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Shatterbrain's written reviews are positive against 27% of Type Hype's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shatterbrain ships an update every 11 months, Type Hype every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shatterbrain versus Type Hype: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShatterbrainType Hype
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (436 ratings)4.6 (469 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.1% of reviews — better26.9% of reviews
Number of ratings436469 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB224 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOrbital Nine Games Inc24 HIT Riga SIA

Customer experience

Shatterbrain

All ratings437 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews165 reviews
Positive86.1%
Neutral4.2%
Negative9.7%

Type Hype

All ratings465 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive26.9%
Neutral13.4%
Negative59.7%

User reviews

Shatterbrain

From 436 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Type Hype

From 469 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Beginner-friendly
  • 👍 Fun game concept

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and freezing issues
  • 💸 Excessive ads
  • 🔁 Repetitive levels

Bugs and requests

Shatterbrain

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Freezing or crashing on certain levels
  • Issues with drawing/controls not registering properly

Requested features

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

Type Hype

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes at certain levels
  • Issues with gift/letter mechanics
  • Keyboard not fully functional

Requested features

2 requests
  • More levels and difficulty options
  • Ability to build custom tracks

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shatterbrain

One-time1
  • Full Game$1.99
1 purchases

Type Hype

One-time1
  • No Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Shatterbrain free?
Shatterbrain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Type Hype free?
Type Hype is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shatterbrain or Type Hype?
Type Hype is rated higher. Shatterbrain averages 4.6 out of 5 from 436 ratings, while Type Hype averages 4.6 from 469 ratings.
Do Shatterbrain or Type Hype have ads?
Both Shatterbrain and Type Hype show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shatterbrain or Type Hype?
Shatterbrain ships an update every 11 months, and Type Hype every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shatterbrain was updated on November 4, 2026 and Type Hype on November 8, 2026.

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