Comparison

TYPE vs SuperGrid

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

Head to head
About

TYPE

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TYPE-02 finds the songs you'll love next, starting from one you already do. Hear a song you like? Tap the big button and TYPE-02 names it, then reads what's driving it: the mood, the sound, the way it moves. Or search for any song. Either way, it brings back songs built the same way, each with a short reason it fits. LISTEN OR SEARCH • Tap the button while a song is playing and TYPE-02 names it for you. • On iPhone, add TYPE-02 to Control Center or your Lock Screen and start listening in one tap. • Or type a song or artist in the search bar. GO DEEP ON ONE SONG • TYPE-02 works out what makes the song land and builds its picks from what holds up. LISTEN AND KEEP • Play a 30-second preview of any song right in the app. • Heart the songs you like to keep them in your Liked list. • Open any song on Spotify, or Apple Music to hear it in full. • Every song you've explored is saved in Your analyses. CREDITS AND TYPE PRO New accounts start with 15 free credits, and every run costs 5. Type Pro is a monthly subscription that comes with 200 credits each month. It renews automatically until 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. • 4×4 grid, three sequenced channels plus a live performance channel • Euclidean trigger patterns and clock modifiers • Per-channel drive, tempo-synced delay, reverb • Weighted randomization with custom scales • MIDI: per-channel out, clock in and out • 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 · 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. 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 every 5 days, SuperGrid every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
TYPE versus SuperGrid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTYPESuperGrid
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size65 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 every 5 days, and SuperGrid every 9 days. Most recently, TYPE was updated on October 17, 2026 and SuperGrid on October 14, 2026.

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