# Type Run vs Telephone Game

The clearest difference is rating: Telephone Game at 5.0 against Type Run's 4.1. Telephone Game also leads on ads (none vs shown). Type Run's advantage is ratings volume (31K vs 6) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Type Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Telephone Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Telephone Game holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Type Run has 31K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Type Run ships an update fortnightly, Telephone Game every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Type Run | Telephone Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/type-run/id1524476880/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telephone-game/id1529008300/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 276 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Blast777 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521109092) |

## What reviewers say

### Type Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/type-run/id1524476880)

Test your typing speed in a competitive race against other players. Achieve impressive speeds to become a recognized "Type Runner".

**Highlights:** Typing speed test, Multiplayer races, Competitive gameplay, Speed achievement recognition

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🕹 Fun game concept
- ⚡ Helps improve typing speed
- 🕰 Quick-paced gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Suspected bot players
- ❌ Incorrect answer recognition
- 💰 Excessive ads
- 🤔 Misleading advertising
- 🌍 Lack of region-specific content

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing/crashing
- Keyboard glitches
- Incorrect spelling/grammar in questions

**Requested features**

- Ability to play against real players
- More varied and easier question categories
- Customization options for characters/avatars
- Single-player mode for practice
- Improved keyboard responsiveness


### Telephone Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telephone-game/id1529008300)

This app recreates the classic telephone game where players record voice messages that get distorted as they are passed along. Up to ten players can join for a hilarious and chaotic experience.

**Highlights:** Voice message recording, Message passing and transformation, Multiplayer support (up to 10 players), Hilarious audio distortions, Simple and social gameplay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Play | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Type Run free?

Type Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Telephone Game free?

Telephone Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Type Run or Telephone Game?

Telephone Game is rated higher. Type Run averages 4.1 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Telephone Game averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Type Run or Telephone Game have ads?

Type Run shows ads; Telephone Game does not.

### Which is updated more often, Type Run or Telephone Game?

Type Run ships an update fortnightly, and Telephone Game every 10 days. Most recently, Type Run was updated on October 28, 2026 and Telephone Game on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*