Comparison

supertype vs 連鎖玉

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

Head to head
About

supertype

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
Currently charting
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How does a p fall? How much does an r weigh? And how does the dot over an i sound? · · · s u p e r t y p e · · · (super many, over 130 levels) (super relaxing, zen-like gameplay) (super smooth, self-generating sound track)

About

連鎖玉

Features
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【概要】 連鎖玉は同じ色を4つ以上繋げると消える玉で連鎖を楽しむパズルゲームアプリです。 玉の色は4種類ありスタート時に決まります。(赤、緑、青、紫または赤、緑、青、黄) ゲームクリアはありません。 玉の出現位置(1行3列または2行3列)に玉があった場合ゲームオーバーです。 【機能】 ・ホーム画面 音楽、スピードを設定できます。 ・ゲーム画面 画面タップで一時停止できます。

Screenshots

supertype4 screens
連鎖玉2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 連鎖玉 at Free against supertype's $1.99. supertype's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and chart position (#29 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

連鎖玉 is free to download; supertype costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

supertype ships an update every 2 months, 連鎖玉 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
supertype versus 連鎖玉: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametersupertype連鎖玉
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (5.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#29 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhilipp Stollenmayertakanori shinno

Bugs and requests

supertype

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Runtime errors preventing game launch
  • Invisible objects in create mode
  • Inconsistent physics behavior

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels or content
  • Level editor and sharing
  • Hint system or tutorial
  • Numbered levels for easier reference

連鎖玉

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

supertype

No in-app purchases

None

連鎖玉

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is supertype free?
supertype costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 連鎖玉 free?
連鎖玉 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do supertype or 連鎖玉 have ads?
Neither supertype nor 連鎖玉 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, supertype or 連鎖玉?
supertype ships an update every 2 months, and 連鎖玉 every 5 months. Most recently, supertype was updated on October 14, 2026 and 連鎖玉 on October 9, 2026.

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