Comparison

Taipu vs Crickets, please

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

Head to head
About

Taipu

Instantly check Pokémon type matchups for various game generations and Pokémon GO. Customize the appearance with different themes and icons. Access quick checks on your Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Type matchup checker
  • Multiple generation rules
  • Pokémon GO rules
  • Customizable themes and icons
  • Apple Watch support
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Taipu is a fast, focused type-matchup checker for iPhone and Apple Watch. Choose one or two Pokémon types and instantly see how attacking types perform against that defensive matchup. MATCHUPS FOR MULTIPLE ERAS Switch between rules for: - Generation 1 - Generations 2–5 - Generation 6 and later - Pokémon GO BUILT FOR QUICK CHECKS On iPhone, choose types with scrolling wheels or menus. Results pair plain-language labels with exact values, such as Weak (2×), Resists (½×), and Immune (0×). MAKE IT YOURS Choose from eight type-icon styles and four ball-inspired color themes. APPLE WATCH Use Taipu independently on Apple Watch for fast checks from your wrist. A simple complication gives you quick access from your watch face. OPTIONAL TIP JAR If Taipu is useful, you can leave a tip. Tips are always optional and never change app features, themes, or results. Taipu works 100% offline (except when processing optional tips). --- Taipu is an unofficial fan utility and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo, Creatures Inc., GAME FREAK inc., The Pokémon Company, Niantic, or their licensors. Pokémon content and materials are trademarks and copyrights of Nintendo, Creatures Inc., GAME FREAK inc., The Pokémon Company, and/or their licensors. All rights reserved. Any usage of trademarked or copyrighted materials in this app is fair use and is not intended to infringe on any rights.

About

Crickets, please

This app generates cricket sounds for humorous purposes. It's designed for quick jokes and laughs, allowing users to play the sound effect anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Generate cricket sounds
  • Play sounds anytime
  • For jokes and laughs
  • Simple interface
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Play a cricket noise whenever, whenever for jokes and laughs.

Screenshots

Taipu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Taipu at 100% against Crickets, please's 0%. Taipu also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.8 vs 1.0). Crickets, please's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On ratings volume, ads 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

Taipu is free to download; Crickets, please costs $0.99 up front. Taipu sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Crickets, please asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Taipu holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Taipu's written reviews are positive against 0% of Crickets, please's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Taipu ships an update every 5 months, Crickets, please every 20 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Taipu versus Crickets, please: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaipuCrickets, please
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 20 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFolklore Software LLCThomas Thompson

Customer experience

Taipu

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Crickets, please

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Taipu

One-time4
  • Poké Ball Tip$0.99
  • Great Ball Tip$1.99
  • Ultra Ball Tip$4.99
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  • Master Ball Tip$9.99
None

Crickets, please

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Taipu free?
Taipu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crickets, please free?
Crickets, please costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Taipu or Crickets, please?
Taipu is rated higher. Taipu averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Crickets, please averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Taipu or Crickets, please have ads?
Neither Taipu nor Crickets, please shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Taipu or Crickets, please?
Taipu ships an update every 5 months, and Crickets, please every 20 months. Most recently, Taipu was updated on November 3, 2026 and Crickets, please on November 3, 2026.

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