Gravity Type vs mechkeys
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gravity Type
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.
- Real-time 2D physics
- Letters and emoji with mass
- Springs, strings, and collisions
- Copy and paste functionality
- Eraser tool
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Gravity Type A physics-based word processor. Type, fling, and collide your letters into place. It’s a serious tool for people who don’t take typing too seriously. Features • Real-time 2D physics • Letters and emoji with mass • Springs, strings, and collisions • Copy and Paste • Eraser PRIVACY POLICY: Our privacy policy is available at: https://gravitytype.com/privacy TERMS OF SERVICE: Apple’s Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
mechkeys
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MechKeys is a satisfying, tactile experience for anyone who loves mechanical keyboards. Tap a customizable mini keyboard on your iPhone or iPad, hear authentic-style switch sounds, feel subtle haptics, and watch smooth key animations—designed to feel like a small keyboard on your desk. Core experience Interactive keyboard — Tap up to six keys with responsive press animations and feedback tuned for a “real switch” feel. Session stats — Track taps in your current session, see an at-a-glance speed readout, and follow your lifetime key-press total. Sounds & haptics — Choose from built-in switch sound profiles so each tap matches the vibe you want. Deep customization — Adjust how many keys you use (up to six), set colors and labels per key, pick background and plate colors, and choose UI and mono fonts so the whole screen matches your style. Themes & sound packs — Browse sound packs with descriptions and a live preview keyboard; apply looks and sounds to your setup. This release is free: browse and preview packs; paid packs are not sold in this version. Leaderboards — See how you rank on a global leaderboard, or switch to friends once you’re signed in and following people. Account & privacy — Create an account to sync progress and social features, or use the app as a guest with prompts to sign in when it makes sense. Access privacy policy and account deletion from your profile when you’re signed in. Accessibility Built with VoiceOver in mind: labeled screens, controls, and keys; Reduce Motion reduces key animations while keeping sound and haptic feedback. Whether you want a quick stress-relief tap session or you’re chasing the top spot on the board, MechKeys turns your device into a pocket-sized mechanical keyboard playground.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Gravity Type at 3 against mechkeys's —. Gravity Type also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price and in-app purchases 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 | Gravity Type | mechkeys |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Botto Studio LLC | Kame House Dev Studio LLC |
In-app purchases
Gravity Type
No in-app purchases
mechkeys
No in-app purchases









