Type Flash vs iLA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Type Flash
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.
- Global WPM competition
- Friend challenges
- Touch and keyboard support
- Customizable colorful backgrounds
- Global leaderboards
- Smart auto-generated tests
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Race to compete against the world for the highest Words Per Minute (WPM) you can type! Train yourself, challenge your friends, and see how you rank up against the rest of the world. Practice with touch or connect a keyboard to practice traditional typing. With 5 colorful backgrounds to choose from improving your typing skills has never been so simple and colorful! Can you achieve a WPM of 100? Features: - smart auto generated typing speed tests - keyboard support - landscape support on iPad - 5 warm background colors to enhance experience - global leaderboards for skill rating and best streak Type, Learn, Improve, Repeat.
iLA
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iLA is an AI-enabled tool trained with iMap content, using iMap’s questionnaire to respond quickly and accurately to questions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iLA at none against Type Flash's 1. iLA also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 12 months). Type Flash's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price 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
Both are free to download. Type Flash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iLA asks for nothing beyond the download.
Type Flash ships an update every 12 months, iLA every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Type Flash | iLA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Corey Smith | iMap SSi |
Bugs and requests
Type Flash
Reported bugs
2 issues- Ads blocking view of typing area
- Inability to progress to next level
Requested features
3 requests- Customizable word lists and difficulty levels
- Flashcard mode for targeted practice
- Voice feedback for letter inputs
iLA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Type Flash
- Remove Ads$1.99
iLA
No in-app purchases
