Type Run vs Steve
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.
Steve
Experience retro arcade fun with this simple side-scrolling runner featuring a pixelated dinosaur. Enjoy fast-paced excitement with customizable music, intuitive controls, and various game modes. Compete for high scores and challenge yourself with adjustable difficulty levels.
- Classic pixel art style
- 12 customizable music tracks
- Intuitive tap and hold controls
- Adjustable difficulty modes
- Endless runner and timer modes
- High scores and leaderboards
- Customizable appearance themes
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Run. Duck. Jump. Survive! Experience retro arcade fun with Dino Run, a charming and addictively simple side-scrolling runner featuring a pixelated dinosaur. Whether you're chasing high scores or timing your runs, Dino Run brings fast-paced excitement with a nostalgic twist. Features: - Classic Pixel Style Enjoy clean, minimalist 8-bit visuals that bring back the retro arcade vibe. - Customizable Music Tracks Choose from 12 unique background tracks like “A Dino Jam”, “Dream Plains”, and “Lava Steps” to set your perfect running mood. - Intuitive Controls Tap to jump, hold to duck – easy to play, hard to master! - Difficulty Modes Adjust the game’s top speed to suit your challenge level: Normal, Hard, or Insane. - Game & Timer Modes Switch between endless runner and timer challenge to test your speed or endurance. - High Scores & Leaderboards Track your best run and compete with friends or the world. Beat your personal best or rise to the top! - Custom Settings Toggle controls, enable ducking, and change your app’s appearance theme to fit your style. Whether you're in for a quick dash or a long survival run, Dino Run is your go-to retro runner. Perfect for killing time, challenging friends, or just enjoying the pixel-perfect aesthetic. Download now and join the dino sprint revolution! This game is a fan-made project inspired by the offline dinosaur game in Google Chrome. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google or Chrome. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Steve at 67% against Type Run's 21%. Steve also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Type Run's advantage is ratings volume (31K vs 8) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.1). On price 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. Steve asks for nothing beyond the download.
Steve holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Type Run has 31K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Type Run's written reviews are positive against 67% of Steve's.
Type Run ships an update fortnightly, Steve daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Type Run | Steve |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (31K ratings) | 4.4 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 31K — better | 8 |
| 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 — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 276 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Voodoo | Habi |
Customer experience
Type Run
Steve
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
Steve
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Type Run
- No Ads$2.99
Steve
No in-app purchases
