TypeDefense vs Word Grid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TypeDefense
Test your typing speed in this engaging game where you defend a city from incoming missiles by rapidly typing words. Compete with friends and players worldwide on a global leaderboard to prove your typing prowess.
- Typing speed game
- City defense gameplay
- Endless game mode
- Global leaderboard
- Compare scores with friends
- Pause and save game
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How fast can you type on the iPhone keyboard? TypeDefense is a fun and addicting game where you defend your city from missiles by typing in words as fast as possible! You can even compare your typing speed against your friends and other on our global leaderboard! Think you're an iPhone typing master? Get TypeDefense and see how good you really are! Features Include: - Endless game play. - Global leaderboard. Compare your speed score against your friends and others. - Pause or save your current game. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenrobotllc Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenrobotllc Visit the Type Defense Forums for discussion about the game: https://forums.greenrobot.com/c/type-defense By using or accessing GreenRobot Services, you agree that you have reviewed our Terms of Service at https://greenrobot.com/terms and Privacy Policy at https://greenrobot.com/privacy and consent to be bound by them.
Word Grid
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Embark on a captivating word adventure with Word Grid: Search & Solve Puzzles! Dive into a world of hidden words and challenging grids designed to sharpen your mind and provide endless relaxation. This isn't just a word search game; it's your daily brain workout and a perfect escape for word puzzle enthusiasts. "Easy to learn, yet challenging to master! Simply swipe your finger across letters in any direction—horizontally, vertically, diagonally, forwards, or backwards—to connect and find the hidden words. Correct words light up and disappear from your list. Complete all words to clear the level and advance to new, exciting challenges." Thousands of Puzzles: "Explore countless unique word puzzles across diverse themes and difficulty levels. With new challenges added regularly, the word-finding fun never stops!" Multiple Game Modes: "Choose your adventure! Play through structured levels with increasing difficulty or enjoy endless mode for continuous word-finding fun without limits." Brain Training & Vocabulary Boost: "Sharpen your cognitive skills, improve your spelling, and expand your vocabulary with every puzzle you solve. Your brain will thank you for the workout and intellectual stimulation!" Play Anywhere, Anytime (Offline Mode): "No Wi-Fi? No problem! Enjoy Word Grid offline, perfect for commutes, travel, or simply unwinding without interruption. Your word adventure awaits!" Helpful Hints: "Stuck on a tricky word? Use smart hints to guide your way and keep the puzzle-solving momentum going. Never get truly stuck!" Daily Rewards & Bonuses: "Earn bonus coins and unlock special rewards by finding extra words and completing exciting daily challenges. Keep the rewards flowing!" "Ready to become a word search master? Download Word Grid: Search & Solve Puzzles today and start your journey to a sharper mind and endless fun!"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: TypeDefense at none against Word Grid's shown. TypeDefense also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | TypeDefense | Word Grid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (760 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 760 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 59 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GreenRobot LLC | Sefanur Canszolu |
Bugs and requests
TypeDefense
Reported bugs
1 issue- Word validation accepts overlapping/duplicate entries (e.g., 'heeyhey' for 'hey')
Requested features
4 requests- Landscape mode support
- Custom music playback
- Less destructive game imagery
- Horizontal keyboard orientation option
Word Grid
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TypeDefense
No in-app purchases
Word Grid
No in-app purchases









