# Type Hype vs Idle Light Bulb

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Light Bulb at 4.8 against Type Hype's 3.0. Idle Light Bulb also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 2). Type Hype's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Light Bulb sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Type Hype asks for nothing beyond the download.

Idle Light Bulb holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Light Bulb has 3.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Type Hype ships an update every 4 days, Idle Light Bulb every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Type Hype | Idle Light Bulb |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/type-hype/id1668986702/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-light-bulb/id6449452892/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 117 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kubra Gundogan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494003935) | [Solid Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625798412) |

## What reviewers say

### Type Hype

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/type-hype/id1668986702)

Enhance your virtual keyboard by combining and upgrading keys to earn more in-game currency. Unlock new areas and become a top-selling author in this engaging puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Add and merge keyboard buttons, Earn in-game currency, Unlock new areas, ASMR puzzle gameplay, Become a best-selling author

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Idle Light Bulb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-light-bulb/id6449452892)

Build and manage a light bulb production empire. Start with a single line, upgrade efficiency, and expand your operations. Hire managers to automate and grow your business into the world's largest.

**Highlights:** Produce light bulbs, Upgrade production lines, Transport and sell bulbs, Hire administrators, Expand company operations, Become a bulbs tycoon

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Lite | $3.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Plus | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 💡 Unique concept with light bulbs
- 🚀 Fast progression for new players
- 🤩 Enjoyable gameplay experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Offline earnings not always credited
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to scroll up and purchase new lines
- Bulb upgrades not allowing players to sell
- Inconsistent performance and crashes

**Requested features**

- Improve offline earnings tracking
- Reduce frequency of ads
- Add more levels and content
- Implement save/restore progress feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Type Hype free?

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

### Is Idle Light Bulb free?

Idle Light Bulb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Type Hype or Idle Light Bulb?

Idle Light Bulb is rated higher. Type Hype averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Idle Light Bulb averages 4.8 from 3.2K ratings.

### Which is updated more often, Type Hype or Idle Light Bulb?

Type Hype ships an update every 4 days, and Idle Light Bulb every 3 months. Most recently, Type Hype was updated on October 18, 2026 and Idle Light Bulb on October 18, 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.*