Taipu vs Crickets, please
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Type matchup checker
- Multiple generation rules
- Pokémon GO rules
- Customizable themes and icons
- Apple Watch support
- Offline functionality
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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.
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Taipu ships an update every 5 months, Crickets, please every 20 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Taipu | Crickets, please |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 20 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Folklore Software LLC | Thomas Thompson |
Customer experience
Taipu
Crickets, please
In-app purchases
Taipu
- Poké Ball Tip$0.99
- Great Ball Tip$1.99
- Ultra Ball Tip$4.99
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- Master Ball Tip$9.99
Crickets, please
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Taipu free?
Is Crickets, please free?
Which has better reviews, Taipu or Crickets, please?
Do Taipu or Crickets, please have ads?
Which is updated more often, Taipu or Crickets, please?
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