AlgoMotion vs Type Words
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AlgoMotion
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AlgoMotion is an algorithm learning app designed for beginners, now available on both iPhone and iPad. It turns abstract concepts such as recursion, search, stacks, queues, and dynamic programming into interactive animations, step-by-step explanations, and quick practice exercises, helping you truly understand how algorithms work. In AlgoMotion, an algorithm is not just static code or a simple video. Each chapter is built around a specific problem: you can read guided explanations, watch algorithm states change step by step, pause, move forward, go back to key steps, and then use quizzes to check whether you really understand the concept. Whether you are learning with short sessions on iPhone or using iPad for a more immersive animation-based study experience, AlgoMotion aims to make algorithm learning more visual, clear, and easier to reason through. Key Features: * Animated algorithm demonstrations: Visualize processes such as recursive calls, queue changes, search expansion, and state transitions. * Step-by-step playback control: Pause, move forward, and go back to review important steps repeatedly. * Code and animation synchronization: In supported chapters, highlighted code lines are synchronized with the current animation state. * Chapter-based learning path: Progress from basic concepts to common algorithm models with a beginner-friendly structure. * Chinese and English content support: Useful for Chinese learners and for comparing algorithm terms in English. * Practice and feedback: Use chapter quizzes to check your understanding instead of simply watching once and moving on. * iPhone and iPad support: Optimized learning, animation, and practice experiences across different screen sizes. Who is AlgoMotion for? * Students who are starting to learn algorithms * Developers who want to strengthen their data structures and algorithms foundation * Learners who find recursion, search, or dynamic programming hard to visualize * Anyone who wants to study and review algorithms on iPhone or iPad * Beginners who want to understand how algorithms run through animation AlgoMotion has one simple but important goal: to turn algorithms from “invisible processes” into something you can observe, reason through, and truly understand. Some advanced content may require membership access. Specific prices and available plans are subject to the information shown inside the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Type Words
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Learn English words by typing them. TypeWords turns spelling practice into a simple daily routine. Type falling words, test what you remember, and work through word lists one unit at a time. PRACTICE WITH A RHYTHM Watch each word fall and finish typing before it reaches the bottom. Adjust the practice speed to find a pace that works for you. PUT YOUR MEMORY TO WORK Move from typing the words you see to recalling the answers yourself. Practice sessions and recall tests help you work on both spelling and memory. FOLLOW YOUR PROGRESS Work through a clear unit map, complete tests, and unlock the next steps. Check your word list scores and overall progress as you go. CHOOSE YOUR WORD LISTS Start with the included vocabulary or download additional word lists. Switch between lists to focus on your current learning goal. PRACTICE OFFLINE Once a word list is on your device, you can use the core practice features without an internet connection—on iPhone or iPad. START WITHOUT AN ACCOUNT No registration or sign-in is required. Your selected word list, practice progress, scores, and speed settings stay on your device. OPTIONAL MEMBERSHIP Some word lists require a paid membership, available through in-app purchases. Membership does not renew automatically. Available plans and included word lists are shown in the app. An internet connection is required to browse online catalogs, download or update word lists, and make or restore purchases. Learning progress is stored locally; cross-device sync and cloud backup are not available. A few minutes. A few words. Another step forward.
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Verdict
AlgoMotion and Type Words are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. AlgoMotion sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Type Words sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
AlgoMotion ships an update every 9 days, Type Words fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AlgoMotion | Type Words |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 锐 冯 | Dozen Network Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
AlgoMotion
- Monthly Membership$6.991 Month
- Quarterly Membership$17.993 Months
- Yearly Membership$59.991 Year
Type Words
- 来敲单词会员 1 个月$0.99
- 来敲单词会员 3 个月$2.99
- 来敲单词会员 12 个月$9.99









