Comparison

Typer n Climber vs The Needle in the Haystack 2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Typer n Climber

Features
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Do you have lightning fingers? We really hope so! Get yourself into this new climbing game. All you need to do to win is type out the word as fast as possible. Climb as far as you can, complete all levels and be the best climber!

About

The Needle in the Haystack 2

Collaborate with up to eight players to search a massive haystack for a hidden needle. Collect hay, earn in-game currency, and purchase tools and machines to aid your search. Play solo or with friends in private or public yards.

Highlights
  • Cooperative multiplayer gameplay
  • Build tools and machines
  • Earn in-game currency
  • Private and public yards
  • Solo play option
  • Hands-only mode
Features
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One enormous haystack. One hidden needle. A crew that works together. Create a private yard for friends or join a public crew. Up to eight players collect hay, take it to the dealer and spend shared in-game money on tools, research and machines. You can also play solo. Start with your hands, use shovels and pitchforks, fill buckets and wheelbarrows, and build conveyor lines. Generators, balers, robot arms and scanners help your crew. Support excavated tunnels and recover the needle yourself. Then start a new search area. Choose hands-only mode for an extra challenge. The game needs an internet connection. You can play solo without signing in; shared online yards and account features use Sign in with Apple. Optional credit packs are available through in-app purchases. Credits buy selected permanent personal tools. Tools needed to reach the goal are also obtainable with money earned through play.

Screenshots

Typer n Climber4 screens
The Needle in the Haystack 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Typer n Climber at none against The Needle in the Haystack 2's 4. Typer n Climber also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Needle in the Haystack 2 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Typer n Climber asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Typer n Climber versus The Needle in the Haystack 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTyper n ClimberThe Needle in the Haystack 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.3 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB342 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXiamen Yiniao Game Technology Co.,Ltd.Alessandro Brning

In-app purchases

None

Typer n Climber

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

The Needle in the Haystack 2

One-time4
  • 50 Credits$4.99
  • 100 Credits$9.49
  • 500 Credits$44.99
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  • 1,000 Credits$84.99

Questions

Is Typer n Climber free?
Typer n Climber is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Needle in the Haystack 2 free?
The Needle in the Haystack 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Typer n Climber or The Needle in the Haystack 2 have ads?
Both Typer n Climber and The Needle in the Haystack 2 show ads.

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