Type Run vs Type Blast
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.
Type Blast
Engage in high-octane typing races against players globally. Improve your words per minute, accuracy, and focus by practicing with a variety of words and vocabulary.
- Real-time typing races
- Improve WPM
- Enhance focus and muscle memory
- Practice vocabulary
- Compete globally
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Put your speed to the ultimate test! Type Blast is the high-octane typing race that turns your keyboard into a battlefield. Whether you're a casual chatter or a professional writer, it’s time to see how fast you really are. Why you’ll love Type Blast: Epic Typing Races: Sprint against players worldwide in real-time. The faster you type, the faster you blast through obstacles! Brain-Teasing Words: From simple ABCs to complex vocabulary. It’s not just about speed; it’s about accuracy under pressure. More than just a game, Type Blast helps you: Improve your WPM (Words Per Minute) count. Enhance your muscle memory and focus. Practice English vocabulary in a fun, addictive way. Join the race today! Download Type Blast now and show the world who the real typing master is. 3... 2... 1... START TYPING!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Type Run at 4.1 against Type Blast's 1.0. Type Run also leads on ratings volume (31K vs 1). Type Blast's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Type Blast asks for nothing beyond the download.
Type Run holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Type Run has 31K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Type Run ships an update fortnightly, Type Blast every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Type Run | Type Blast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (31K ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 31K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 9 days — 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 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 276 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Voodoo | Nga Tran |
Customer experience
Type Run
Type Blast
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
Type Blast
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Type Run
- No Ads$2.99
Type Blast
No in-app purchases
