# Type Shooter! vs Wand Evolution

The clearest difference is rating: Wand Evolution at 4.7 against Type Shooter!'s 3.7. Wand Evolution also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 16 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Type Shooter! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Wand Evolution sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wand Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wand Evolution has 542 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Type Shooter! ships an update every 16 months, Wand Evolution fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Type Shooter! | Wand Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/type-shooter/id1663718820/reviews) | **[4.7 (542 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wand-evolution-magic-mage-run/id6456039863/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **542** |
| Positive reviews | — | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 118 MB | 422 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [omer cetin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584332419) | [Joygame Oyun ve Teknoloji A.S.](https://appshunter.io/developer/901841344) |

## What reviewers say

### Type Shooter!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/type-shooter/id1663718820)

Navigate through doors by typing quickly to build your book empire. Upgrade your keyboard and fill your book with words. Experience a fun and engaging typing challenge.

**Highlights:** Keyboard navigation through doors, Book empire building, Keyboard upgrades, Word filling mechanic, Fun and engaging gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads Buy | $2.99 | one-time |


### Wand Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wand-evolution-magic-mage-run/id6456039863)

Embark on a magical adventure where you upgrade your wand, collect potions, and battle mages. Make choices to evolve your wand and defeat a villain to save the magic realm. Prove your spellcasting skills in this evolution-fueled quest.

**Highlights:** Wand upgrades (Elder, Dark, Ice), Magic style evolution, Potion collection, Fire rate, distance, and damage upgrades, Magical chest collection, Defeat unique wizards, Battle a strange-nosed villain

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2.500 gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| 8 Skip-Ad Tickets | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Skip-Ad Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| 25.000 gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 Skip-Ad Tickets | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Dual Wand | $5.99 | one-time |
| Double Shoot | $5.99 | one-time |
| 200 Skip-Ad Tickets | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mages Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| 200.000 gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Archwizard Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Skip-Ad Tickets | $19.99 | one-time |
| Adremovus Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Harry Potter themed gameplay resonates with fans
- 💰 Optional ads with rewards encourage support
- 🎮 No internet requirement unlike competitors
- ⭐ Decent progression mechanics
- 🎯 Engaging game mechanics overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads throughout gameplay
- ⏱️ Ads are excessively long (30+ seconds)
- 🎨 AI-generated art quality poor
- 💳 In-app purchase 'No ads' not working
- ⚠️ Game performance lag from ads

**Reported bugs**

- Voldemort boss fight portal unresponsive after defeat
- Duplicate egg error appearing after boss defeats
- App access/login issues preventing gameplay
- 'No ads' purchase not functioning despite payment processing

**Requested features**

- Better tutorial/instructions for pet swapping mechanics
- Improved ad frequency balancing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Type Shooter! free?

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

### Is Wand Evolution free?

Wand Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Type Shooter! or Wand Evolution?

Wand Evolution is rated higher. Type Shooter! averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Wand Evolution averages 4.7 from 542 ratings.

### Do Type Shooter! or Wand Evolution have ads?

Type Shooter! shows ads; Wand Evolution does not.

### Which is updated more often, Type Shooter! or Wand Evolution?

Type Shooter! ships an update every 16 months, and Wand Evolution fortnightly. Most recently, Type Shooter! was updated on September 30, 2026 and Wand Evolution on October 12, 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.*