24816 vs 3rd Type
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
24816
Combine identical balls to create larger ones in this engaging puzzle game. Aim to achieve the biggest ball possible by strategically merging matching spheres. It's a simple yet addictive challenge for quick play sessions.
- Ball merging mechanic
- Combine identical numbers
- Goal to create largest ball
- Simple and addictive gameplay
- Casual puzzle experience
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When the same balls touch each other, they will combine into a larger ball. Try to see how big a ball you can combine.
3rd Type
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Welcome to the world of ultimate style and typography, inspired by legendary anime title calls. "3rd Type" is a sleek widget app that brings a unique monospaced typewriter effect to your screen, typing out your custom text and real-time timers letter by letter. It’s more than just a text display tool. It's a digital gadget designed to transform your iPhone Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Mac Desktop into a minimalist, creative workspace. ◆ KEY FEATURES ・Anime-Style Typewriter Effect: Captivating letter-by-letter typing animations. ・Beautiful Monospaced Typography: Perfectly aligned layouts that satisfy your inner minimalist. ・The "Gallery": Collect and organize your favorite quotes, mottos, and timers as pieces of art. ・Multi-Device Support: Beautifully scales on iPhone, iPad, and your Mac Desktop setup. ◆ FREE EDITION ・Save up to 3 custom titles in your Gallery. ・A tiny, elegant "3rd Type" watermark appears at the bottom-left upon animation completion. ◆ Unlock all features with Premium (One-Time Purchase or Subscription) ・Save an unlimited number of titles. ・Hide the app logo displayed on the widget. Turn your favorite words and daily trackers into a stunning visual experience. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/us/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: 3rd Type at none against 24816's shown. 24816's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. 24816 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 3rd Type sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
24816 ships an update every 6 weeks, 3rd Type every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 24816 | 3rd Type |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (59 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 59 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 乃君 黄 | Kosei Suzuki |
In-app purchases
24816
- unlock all content$0.29
3rd Type
- Monthly$0.991 Month
- Buy Me a Coffee$0.99
- Treat Me to a Sushi Plate$0.99
- Treat Me to a Snack$0.99
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- Lifetime Access$1.99
