# Typewriter Genius vs Elevator Sorting

The clearest difference is rating: Elevator Sorting at 4.6 against Typewriter Genius's 3.0. Elevator Sorting also leads on review sentiment (32% vs 0%) and ratings volume (16K vs 2). Typewriter Genius's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elevator Sorting sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Typewriter Genius asks for nothing beyond the download.

Elevator Sorting holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elevator Sorting has 16K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Typewriter Genius's written reviews are positive against 32% of Elevator Sorting's.

Typewriter Genius ships an update every 3 weeks, Elevator Sorting every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Typewriter Genius | Elevator Sorting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typewriter-genius/id1493358651/reviews) | **[4.6 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elevator-sorting/id1640717308/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **32.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [诚 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486519051) | [Coco Play](https://appshunter.io/developer/654657050) |

## What reviewers say

### Typewriter Genius

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typewriter-genius/id1493358651)

Experience a peaceful typing game with ASMR sound effects. Write quotes and stories, customize your text with various fonts and colors, and decorate your virtual photo wall with your creations.

**Highlights:** ASMR typewriter sound effects, Write quotes and stories, Customizable fonts, colors, and papers, Decorate a virtual photo wall, Peaceful gameplay experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Elevator Sorting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elevator-sorting/id1640717308)

Strategically move avatars of the same color to their correct floors in this challenging puzzle game. Think ahead to solve mind-blowing levels and enjoy a relaxing yet brain-stimulating experience with colorful graphics and easy-to-learn mechanics.

**Highlights:** Move people to correct floors, Match avatars by color, Strategic puzzle solving, Progressively harder levels, Relaxing gameplay, Colorful graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fail Revive | $0.99 | one-time |
| NoAds Day Limited | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Epic Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Vip Pack No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating gameplay
- ⏱️ Good time-passing game
- 👍 Fun and relaxing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Too many intrusive ads
- 🔪 Unnecessary violent levels
- 🤔 Unclear purpose of collected coins
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔁 Repetitive levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Levels resetting to start
- Glitches with elevator movement

**Requested features**

- Option to skip violent levels
- Ability to spend collected coins
- More challenging and varied levels
- Paid version to remove ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Typewriter Genius free?

Typewriter Genius is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Elevator Sorting free?

Elevator Sorting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Typewriter Genius or Elevator Sorting?

Elevator Sorting is rated higher. Typewriter Genius averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Elevator Sorting averages 4.6 from 16K ratings.

### Do Typewriter Genius or Elevator Sorting have ads?

Elevator Sorting shows ads; Typewriter Genius does not.

### Which is updated more often, Typewriter Genius or Elevator Sorting?

Typewriter Genius ships an update every 3 weeks, and Elevator Sorting every 2 weeks. Most recently, Typewriter Genius was updated on September 18, 2026 and Elevator Sorting on September 30, 2026.

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