# Type a Book vs SpiralGear

The clearest difference is rating: Type a Book at 5.0 against SpiralGear's 2.7. SpiralGear's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Type a Book sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SpiralGear asks for nothing beyond the download.

Type a Book holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Type a Book | SpiralGear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/type-a-book/id1659268754/reviews)** | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spiralgear/id1671105649/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 125 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [bugra bayrak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457322401) | [Murat Kaan Ustaoglu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620533813) |

## What reviewers say

### Type a Book

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/type-a-book/id1659268754)

This game combines the satisfying sounds of a vintage typewriter with a letter-merging mechanic to create stories. It offers a relaxing, creative experience for those who enjoy typing, ASMR, or merge games.

**Highlights:** Relaxing typewriter ASMR sounds, Merge letters to unlock chapters, Create your own books, Minimalist design, Free to play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


### SpiralGear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spiralgear/id1671105649)

Design intricate spiral graphs by combining and upgrading gears. Earn in-game currency as you create larger and more powerful gear combinations. This game offers a unique creative outlet for players interested in mechanical design and progression.

**Highlights:** Create unique spiral graphs, Combine gears for bigger ones, Upgrade gears for strength, Earn in-game money, Intuitive design interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Type a Book free?

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

### Is SpiralGear free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Type a Book or SpiralGear?

Type a Book is rated higher. Type a Book averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SpiralGear averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Type a Book or SpiralGear have ads?

Both Type a Book and SpiralGear show ads.

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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.*