# supertype vs Happy Printer

The clearest difference is price: Happy Printer at Free against supertype's $1.99. Happy Printer also leads on ratings volume (92K vs 5.2K). supertype's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Happy Printer is free to download; supertype costs $1.99 up front. Happy Printer 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: Happy Printer has 92K ratings behind it against 5.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of supertype's written reviews are positive against 46% of Happy Printer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | supertype | Happy Printer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supertype/id1349292121/reviews)** | [4.6 (92K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-printer/id1539388451/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5.2K | **92K** |
| Positive reviews | **73.5% of reviews** | 45.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | #93 |
| Size | 49 MB | 294 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Philipp Stollenmayer](https://appshunter.io/developer/580506869) | [Freeplay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232320673) |

## What reviewers say

### supertype

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Word, #90 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


### Happy Printer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-printer/id1539388451)

**Currently charting:** #93 Top Free · Trivia (US App Store)

Engage in a thrilling race that tests your typing speed and cognitive skills. Progress through levels, complete missions, and outsmart opponents in a variety of brain-teasing challenges.

**Highlights:** 5-in-1 running games, Level-based missions, Match-three games, Word trivia and riddles, Hidden object challenges, Typing speed tests

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps improve typing speed
- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🚀 Challenging levels
- 👍 Customizable characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear if playing against real players
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🐛 Keyboard/screen freezing issues
- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard disappearing during gameplay
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Incorrect scoring/placement in some rounds

**Requested features**

- More variety in levels and challenges
- Multiplayer mode with real-time competition
- Fewer ads or option to remove them


## Frequently asked questions

### Is supertype free?

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

### Is Happy Printer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, supertype or Happy Printer?

supertype is rated higher. supertype averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Happy Printer averages 4.6 from 92K ratings.

### Do supertype or Happy Printer have ads?

Happy Printer shows ads; supertype does not.

### Which is updated more often, supertype or Happy Printer?

supertype ships an update every 2 months, and Happy Printer every 2 months. Most recently, supertype was updated on September 24, 2026 and Happy Printer on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, supertype or Happy Printer?

supertype currently peaks at #9 in the App Store charts, and Happy Printer at #93. 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.*