Type Letters vs AlphaBlob
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Type Letters
A distraction-free typing practice app designed for young children to safely explore and experiment with a keyboard. It offers a secure environment where kids can learn without accidentally altering important data on a device.
- Distraction-free typing environment
- Safe keyboard exploration
- Prevents accidental data deletion
- Guided Access for enhanced safety
- Simple interface for young users
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Type Letters is a safe and simple place for young children to practice typing without any distractions or unnecessary features. Kids are free to experiment and explore the keyboard. Parents no longer have to worry about young typers deleting or overwriting important notes in other apps. For extra safety, turn on Guided Access to prevent kids from leaving the app.
AlphaBlob
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A playful letter-matching adventure designed just for kids ages 2-5! Wander into a sun-dappled forest full of happy, fluffy friends. Each lovable creature has a letter or number, and it’s your child’s job to match and discover! With vibrant art, gentle sounds, and positive encouragement, Blobble builds letter recognition, early reading skills, and confidence—all through fun, hands-on play.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: AlphaBlob at Free against Type Letters's $0.99. Type Letters's advantage is chart position (#196 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
AlphaBlob is free to download; Type Letters costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Type Letters | AlphaBlob |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #196 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 109 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tin Whistle, LLC | Richard van der Dys |
In-app purchases
Type Letters
No in-app purchases
AlphaBlob
No in-app purchases
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