Type Run vs Speed Typing Test
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Type Run
Test your typing speed in a competitive race against other players. Achieve impressive speeds to become a recognized "Type Runner".
- Typing speed test
- Multiplayer races
- Competitive gameplay
- Speed achievement recognition
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How fast can you type? Compete with other players in this fun fact typing race. If you goes above 10 characters per second, you are legally a Type Runner.
Speed Typing Test
Improve your typing speed and accuracy with two engaging game modes. Race against the clock in Quick Fire or type as many words as possible in Timed mode. Perfect for all skill levels looking to enhance their word-processing abilities.
- Two game modes: Quick Fire and Timed
- Improve typing speed
- Enhance typing accuracy
- Race against the clock
- Build typing endurance
- Suitable for beginners and experts
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Welcome to our exciting word typing game! Challenge yourself and improve your typing speed with two thrilling game modes: Quick Fire and Timed. In Quick Fire mode, the clock is ticking! Test your reflexes and typing skills as you race against time to enter the word correctly before the countdown runs out. Correctly entering the word will reset the countdown. This mode will keep you on your toes, sharpening your ability to think and type quickly under pressure. In Timed mode, the challenge is to type as many words as you can within the given time limit. The more words you type accurately, the higher your score will soar! This mode is perfect for building endurance and accuracy, making your fingers fly across the keyboard with precision. Whether you're a seasoned typist looking to push your speed limits or a beginner eager to enhance your typing skills, our game offers an engaging and fun-filled way to achieve your goals. With each playthrough, you'll notice a significant improvement in your typing speed, accuracy, and overall word-processing abilities. So, dive into the world of words, race against time, and witness your typing prowess soar to new heights. Download our game now and embark on a thrilling journey to become a typing master!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speed Typing Test at none against Type Run's 1. Speed Typing Test also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). Type Run's advantage is ratings volume (31K vs 43). On price, rating 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
Both are free to download. Type Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Speed Typing Test asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Type Run against 4.2 for Speed Typing Test. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Type Run has 31K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of Type Run's written reviews are positive against 43% of Speed Typing Test's.
Type Run ships an update fortnightly, Speed Typing Test daily. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Type Run | Speed Typing Test |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (31K ratings) | 4.2 (43 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews | 42.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 31K — better | 43 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 276 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Voodoo | DH3 Games |
Customer experience
Type Run
Speed Typing Test
Bugs and requests
Type Run
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game freezing/crashing
- Keyboard glitches
- Incorrect spelling/grammar in questions
Requested features
5 requests- 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
Speed Typing Test
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Type Run
- No Ads$2.99
Speed Typing Test
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Type Run free?
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