# Type Run vs Text or Die

The clearest difference is rating: Text or Die at 4.5 against Type Run's 4.1. Text or Die also leads on chart position (#4 vs #174) and ratings volume (212K vs 31K). Type Run's advantage is review sentiment (21% vs 12%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Type Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Text or Die sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Text or Die holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text or Die has 212K ratings behind it against 31K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of Type Run's written reviews are positive against 12% of Text or Die's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Type Run ships an update fortnightly, Text or Die weekly. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Type Run | Text or Die |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/type-run/id1524476880/reviews) | **[4.5 (212K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-or-die/id1562313985/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31K | **212K** |
| Positive reviews | **21.0% of reviews** | 12.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #174 | **#4** |
| Size | 276 MB | 278 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Type Run

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

**Currently charting:** #174 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

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


### Text or Die

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-or-die/id1562313985)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Free · Trivia, #82 Top Free · Casual, #149 Top Grossing · Trivia, #181 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Answer questions with the longest possible response to build a tower and escape rising waters. Outlast opponents to survive. The player with the longest answer wins and avoids peril.

**Highlights:** Longest answer wins, Build towers, Escape rising waters, Outlast opponents, Survival gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Silver Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small ruby pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium ruby pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Large ruby pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Massive gems pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Huge ruby pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and challenging game concept
- 🤔 Teaches trivia and vocabulary
- 🎨 Vintage Atari-like graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Opponents are just bots, not real players
- 🇺🇸 Questions and answers heavily biased towards American culture
- 🙄 Many valid answers not recognized by the game
- 💤 Repetitive questions and gameplay
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect rejection of valid answers
- Inability to change country/region settings
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Inconsistent behavior with ads and in-game features

**Requested features**

- More diverse and globally-relevant questions
- Option to play against real human opponents
- Ability to customize avatar and game settings
- Improved dictionary and acceptance of valid answers
- Reduced ads or optional ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Type Run free?

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

### Is Text or Die free?

Text or Die is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Type Run or Text or Die?

Text or Die is rated higher. Type Run averages 4.1 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Text or Die averages 4.5 from 212K ratings.

### Do Type Run or Text or Die have ads?

Both Type Run and Text or Die show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Type Run or Text or Die?

Type Run ships an update fortnightly, and Text or Die weekly. Most recently, Type Run was updated on October 19, 2026 and Text or Die on October 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Type Run or Text or Die?

Type Run currently peaks at #174 in the App Store charts, and Text or Die at #4. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*