Comparison

SwiftType vs Equ8

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SwiftType

Features
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How fast do you type? Find out instantly — no account required. SwiftType is a pick-up-and-play typing speed test. Take a 15, 30, or 60-second test and see your WPM, accuracy, and personal best. Build a streak, climb the ranks, and unlock achievements as you improve. FREE: • Unlimited typing tests • WPM + accuracy tracking • Personal bests & streaks • Rank system (Beginner → God Mode) • XP & level-up progression • Achievements & badges • Daily reminder notifications SWIFTTYPE PRO — One-time $4.99: • Accuracy heatmap • Word-type breakdown stats • Full history charts • Streak shield (skip a day without losing your streak) • Hard mode & premium word sets • Custom themes No subscriptions. No accounts. Just type.

About

Equ8

This is a strategy board game where players create mathematical equations using digit and operator tiles. Score points by forming valid equations and strategically landing on bonus squares. It offers multiple difficulty modes and weekly challenges for engaging gameplay.

Highlights
  • Build math equations with tiles
  • Score points with bonus squares
  • Four difficulty modes
  • Weekly puzzle challenges
  • Pass and Play local multiplayer
  • Online matchmaking
  • CPU opponent modes
Features
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EQU8 is the equation board game that makes math feel like a strategy game. Place digit and operator tiles on a 15×15 board to build valid math equations — and outscore your opponent before the bag runs out. Think Scrabble, but with numbers. HOW IT WORKS Select tiles from your rack and place them on the board to form a valid equation. Score points based on the tiles you play. Land on a Double Digit or Triple Equation square to multiply your score. Connect to existing tiles to build perpendicular equations and score even more. 4 DIFFICULTY MODES Beginner (ages 6+) uses addition only. Early Math (ages 7+) adds subtraction. Intermediate (ages 9+) brings in multiplication. Full Game (ages 11+) includes all four operations. Start simple and level up as your players grow. NEW: WEEKLY CHALLENGES Four fresh puzzles every Sunday, one per mode. Each has a preset board and rack. Find the one move that hits the goal, such as an exact score or using all 7 tiles. The clock starts when you tap Start. Race other players on weekly leaderboards, use hints if you're stuck, and keep your week streak alive. PLAY YOUR WAY Pass and Play lets two players share one device. Online play lets you challenge anyone and take turns whenever you want. Friend Challenges let you invite a specific player. Matchmaking pairs you with someone at your skill level using a full Elo ranking system. CPU Mode — challenge the computer in Easy, Medium, or Hard. Your computer Elo rating improves as you get better, and the difficulty grows with it. Free players get Levels 1 and 2. Pro unlocks all four modes against the CPU. RANKING SYSTEM Every online game is ranked. Earn a separate Elo rating for each of the four modes and climb the ranks in the ones you play most. FREE AND PRO Free players get full access to Beginner and Early Math modes — locally, online, against the CPU, and in Weekly Challenges — with up to 3 active online games at once. Upgrade to Pro with a one-time purchase to unlock all four modes, unlimited games, and the Intermediate and Full Game weekly challenges. No Ads! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SwiftType4 screens
Equ84 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SwiftType at every 4 days against Equ8's every 10 days. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SwiftType sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Equ8 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwiftType ships an update every 4 days, Equ8 every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
SwiftType versus Equ8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwiftTypeEqu8
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbed MirChester Hawkins

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SwiftType

One-time1
  • SwiftType Pro$4.99
1 purchases

Equ8

One-time1
  • Pro$4.99

Questions

Is SwiftType free?
SwiftType is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Equ8 free?
Equ8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SwiftType or Equ8 have ads?
Neither SwiftType nor Equ8 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SwiftType or Equ8?
SwiftType ships an update every 4 days, and Equ8 every 10 days. Most recently, SwiftType was updated on November 5, 2026 and Equ8 on November 5, 2026.

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