Comparison

TYPE vs SuperGrid

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TYPE

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TYPE-02 finds the songs you'll like next, starting from one you already like. Hear a song. Tap the button. TYPE-02 names it, then explores what drives it: the mood, the sound, the type of people who listen to it, and why they do. Or type a song into the search bar. Either way, it returns songs built the same way, each with a short reason it fits. β€’ Tap to name a song playing near you, or search by song or artist. β€’ On iPhone, start listening in one tap from Control Center or your Lock Screen. β€’ Play 30-second previews. β€’ Like the songs that stand out. β€’ Open any song in Apple Music to hear it in full. β€’ Every song you've explored is saved in Your analyses. All of them. In order. Nothing is ever lost. Other apps also recommend songs. TYPE-02 is better. CREDITS AND TYPE PRO New accounts get 15 free credits. Each run costs 5. That is three runs. Type Pro is a monthly subscription with 200 credits each month. It's a clean number. It renews automatically unless you cancel it in your App Store account settings at least 24 hours before the renewal date. Privacy policy: https://typeaistudio.com/privacy Terms of use: https://typeaistudio.com/terms

About

SuperGrid

Features
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SuperGrid is a three channel, generative step sequencer. It has build-in synth voices, but can also be used to control other instruments via midi. β€’ 4Γ—4 grid, three sequenced channels plus a live performance channel β€’ Euclidean trigger patterns and clock modifiers β€’ Per-channel drive, tempo-synced delay, reverb β€’ Weighted randomization with custom scales β€’ MIDI: per-channel out, clock in and out β€’ Background audio, session recall, template saving SuperGrid is free. A one-time purchase unlock additional synth voices and visual themes.

Screenshots

TYPE4 screens
SuperGrid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SuperGrid at none against TYPE's 1. SuperGrid also leads on ads (none vs shown). TYPE's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. TYPE sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. SuperGrid asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TYPE ships an update weekly, SuperGrid every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
TYPE versus SuperGrid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTYPESuperGrid
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size64 MB8 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMomin MushtahaJonathan Raymond

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TYPE

Subscriptions1
  • Type Studio Pro$9.991 Month
None

SuperGrid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TYPE free?
TYPE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SuperGrid free?
SuperGrid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TYPE or SuperGrid have ads?
TYPE shows ads; SuperGrid does not.
Which is updated more often, TYPE or SuperGrid?
TYPE ships an update weekly, and SuperGrid every 9 days. Most recently, TYPE was updated on October 31, 2026 and SuperGrid on October 31, 2026.

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