# XScreenSaver vs Gravity Type

The clearest difference is ratings volume: XScreenSaver at 109 against Gravity Type's 4. Gravity Type's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ads 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 — 4.8 for XScreenSaver against 4.8 for Gravity Type. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XScreenSaver has 109 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

XScreenSaver ships an update every 6 months, Gravity Type every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XScreenSaver | Gravity Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xscreensaver/id539014593/reviews)** | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravity-type/id6753642764/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **109** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 37 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jamie Zawinski](https://appshunter.io/developer/368900426) | [Botto Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466473111) |

## What reviewers say

### XScreenSaver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xscreensaver/id539014593)

Explore a vast collection of historic and educational graphics demos originally designed for Linux and Unix systems. This application allows you to interact with hundreds of these visual demonstrations, ported from the classic screen saver collection.

**Highlights:** Historic graphics demos, Educational visual content, Interactive demo playback, Large collection of visuals, Cross-platform heritage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ No ads or data collection
- 🎨 Extensive variety of screensavers
- 📱 Works seamlessly across multiple platforms (iOS, Mac, iPad)
- 🆓 Completely free application
- 🕰️ Nostalgic and retro aesthetic appeal

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes with certain screensavers
- 🎯 Difficult to tap small exit button on larger devices
- 🔋 High battery consumption on some devices
- ⚠️ Photo library screensaver crashes on iOS 13
- 🎪 Limited practical use on iOS devices

**Reported bugs**

- Photo library screensaver crashes on iOS 13
- GLText reveals password when system info is selected
- Framebuffer loading failures requiring app restart
- Crashes on certain devices or configurations
- Difficult UI for exiting screensavers on larger phones

**Requested features**

- Favorites or bookmarking system to save preferred screensavers
- Hide or exclude unwanted screensavers from rotation
- Ability to select specific channels in XAnalogTV screensaver
- Widget support for iOS standby mode
- Prevent auto-lock feature to keep screen on


### Gravity Type

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravity-type/id6753642764)

This app transforms typing into a playful physics sandbox. You can type letters and emojis, then manipulate them with realistic physics, including springs, strings, and collisions. It's a fun way to interact with text for those who enjoy a less conventional approach to word processing.

**Highlights:** Real-time 2D physics, Letters and emoji with mass, Springs, strings, and collisions, Copy and paste functionality, Eraser tool

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XScreenSaver free?

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

### Is Gravity Type free?

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

### Which has better reviews, XScreenSaver or Gravity Type?

XScreenSaver is rated higher. XScreenSaver averages 4.8 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while Gravity Type averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do XScreenSaver or Gravity Type have ads?

Neither XScreenSaver nor Gravity Type shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, XScreenSaver or Gravity Type?

XScreenSaver ships an update every 6 months, and Gravity Type every 2 months. Most recently, XScreenSaver was updated on November 6, 2026 and Gravity Type on November 5, 2026.

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