# Type Run vs Speed Typing Test

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Type Run | Speed Typing Test |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/type-run/id1524476880/reviews) | **[4.2 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-typing-test-type-fast/id6452385389/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 276 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [DH3 Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1216673573) |

## 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


### Speed Typing Test

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-typing-test-type-fast/id6452385389)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Type Run free?

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

### Is Speed Typing Test free?

Speed Typing Test is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Type Run or Speed Typing Test?

Speed Typing Test is rated higher. Type Run averages 4.1 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Speed Typing Test averages 4.2 from 43 ratings.

### Do Type Run or Speed Typing Test have ads?

Type Run shows ads; Speed Typing Test does not.

### Which is updated more often, Type Run or Speed Typing Test?

Type Run ships an update fortnightly, and Speed Typing Test daily. Most recently, Type Run was updated on September 24, 2026 and Speed Typing Test on August 27, 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.*