# Type vs Typing Practice game

Type and Typing Practice game both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Type's written reviews are positive against 40% of Typing Practice game's. Type also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Typing Practice game's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Type against 2.9 for Typing Practice game. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Type's written reviews are positive against 40% of Typing Practice game's.

Type ships an update every 5 weeks, Typing Practice game every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Type | Typing Practice game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/type-the-alphabet/id1610788763/reviews)** | [2.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typing-practice-game/id6569235937/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 7 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Julian Lau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603050262) | [hasan kadhem](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758906915) |

## What reviewers say

### Type

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/type-the-alphabet/id1610788763)

Challenge your typing speed by racing against the clock to type the alphabet. Compete with friends and family to see who is the fastest.

**Highlights:** Alphabet typing test, Speed competition, Friend and family challenges, Simple gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Typing Practice game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typing-practice-game/id6569235937)

Improve your typing speed and accuracy with this engaging game. It uses familiar emojis for graphics and offers multiple challenging modes to keep you motivated. Track your progress with a dedicated stats screen.

**Highlights:** Typing skill improvement, Emoji-based graphics, Multiple game modes, Progress tracking, Mobile and tablet support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Type free?

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

### Is Typing Practice game free?

Typing Practice game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Type or Typing Practice game?

Type is rated higher. Type averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Typing Practice game averages 2.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Type or Typing Practice game have ads?

Typing Practice game shows ads; Type does not.

### Which is updated more often, Type or Typing Practice game?

Type ships an update every 5 weeks, and Typing Practice game every 2 months. Most recently, Type was updated on October 27, 2026 and Typing Practice game on October 27, 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.*