# ArtLoop vs Type Blast

The clearest difference is rating: ArtLoop at 4.7 against Type Blast's 1.0. ArtLoop also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 1). Type Blast's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ArtLoop sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Type Blast asks for nothing beyond the download.

ArtLoop holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArtLoop has 17K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ArtLoop ships an update weekly, Type Blast every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ArtLoop | Type Blast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artloop-how-to-draw-together/id6737566726/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/type-blast-typing-speed-test/id6742873717/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 270 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anhelina Denezhko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777109997) | [Nga Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800411728) |

## What reviewers say

### ArtLoop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artloop-how-to-draw-together/id6737566726)

This app offers a playful drawing experience with step-by-step tutorials, creative challenges, and multiplayer modes. Experiment with different art styles, from pixel art to neon glow, and enjoy dynamic brushes. It's designed for all skill levels, providing a fun and stress-free environment to improve drawing abilities.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step drawing tutorials, Pixel art and neon glow modes, Dynamic animated brushes, Speed and precision drawing challenges, Multiplayer art battles, Offline drawing functionality

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $0.99 | per month |
| Handful of Paint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Paint | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Paint | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Forever | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning to draw
- 👍 Mostly free to use
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helps improve drawing skills
- 👍 Perfect for car rides

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Too many ads
- 🐛 Lack of more drawing options (e.g., Kawaii animals)

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent ads disrupt drawing experience

**Requested features**

- More drawing options and styles
- Subscription model without ads


### Type Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/type-blast-typing-speed-test/id6742873717)

Engage in high-octane typing races against players globally. Improve your words per minute, accuracy, and focus by practicing with a variety of words and vocabulary.

**Highlights:** Real-time typing races, Improve WPM, Enhance focus and muscle memory, Practice vocabulary, Compete globally

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ArtLoop free?

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

### Is Type Blast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ArtLoop or Type Blast?

ArtLoop is rated higher. ArtLoop averages 4.7 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Type Blast averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ArtLoop or Type Blast have ads?

ArtLoop shows ads; Type Blast does not.

### Which is updated more often, ArtLoop or Type Blast?

ArtLoop ships an update weekly, and Type Blast every 9 days. Most recently, ArtLoop was updated on November 10, 2026 and Type Blast on November 8, 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.*