# Type Run vs Steve

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Type Run | Steve |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/type-run/id1524476880/reviews) | **[4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steve-dino-run/id6746264251/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 276 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Habi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768088004) |

## 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


### Steve

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steve-dino-run/id6746264251)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Type Run free?

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

### Is Steve free?

Steve is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Type Run or Steve?

Steve is rated higher. Type Run averages 4.1 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Steve averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.

### Do Type Run or Steve have ads?

Type Run shows ads; Steve does not.

### Which is updated more often, Type Run or Steve?

Type Run ships an update fortnightly, and Steve daily. Most recently, Type Run was updated on October 25, 2026 and Steve on October 24, 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.*