# Type Flash vs Contrabass Sight Reading

The clearest difference is price: Type Flash at Free against Contrabass Sight Reading's $12.99. Contrabass Sight Reading's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Type Flash is free to download; Contrabass Sight Reading costs $12.99 up front. Type Flash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Contrabass Sight Reading asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Type Flash | Contrabass Sight Reading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $12.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/type-flash-typing-game/id1481017082/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Corey Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1070099434) | [Oleg Sokolov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1628122395) |

## What reviewers say

### Type Flash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/type-flash-typing-game/id1481017082)

A fast-paced word racing game where you compete globally for the highest Words Per Minute (WPM). Train your typing skills, challenge friends, and practice with touch or a connected keyboard. Enjoy a colorful experience with customizable backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Global WPM competition, Friend challenges, Touch and keyboard support, Customizable colorful backgrounds, Global leaderboards, Smart auto-generated tests

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast typing practice
- 👍 Improves typing accuracy
- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 📊 Helpful leaderboard feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🕰️ Timed aspect can be frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Ads blocking view of typing area
- Inability to progress to next level

**Requested features**

- Customizable word lists and difficulty levels
- Flashcard mode for targeted practice
- Voice feedback for letter inputs


### Contrabass Sight Reading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contrabass-sight-reading/id6450519702)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Type Flash free?

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

### Is Contrabass Sight Reading free?

Contrabass Sight Reading costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Type Flash or Contrabass Sight Reading have ads?

Type Flash shows ads; Contrabass Sight Reading does not.

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