# Spellspire vs Typeshift

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spellspire at 85% against Typeshift's 49%. Spellspire also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 497). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spellspire sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Typeshift sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spellspire holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spellspire has 3.4K ratings behind it against 497, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Spellspire's written reviews are positive against 49% of Typeshift's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spellspire | Typeshift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spellspire/id834993441/reviews)** | [4.3 (497 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typeshift/id1084762137/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 497 |
| Positive reviews | **84.8% of reviews** | 49.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [10tons Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/295046390) | [Zach Gage](https://appshunter.io/developer/294263418) |

## What reviewers say

### Spellspire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spellspire/id834993441)

Engage in a thrilling blend of word game and action RPG. Spell words to cast powerful spells, defeat monsters, and collect gold to upgrade your gear. Team up with friends and climb to the top of the Spellspire.

**Highlights:** Mashup of word game and action RPG, Spell words to cast spells, Collect gold for item upgrades, Use magical items, Team up with friends, iCloud save game support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pouch of Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Set of Powerful Scroll | $0.99 | one-time |
| Set of Refreshing Potions | $0.99 | one-time |
| Set of Books | $0.99 | one-time |
| Refill lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Revive | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instant Purchase Tier 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Second Reward Chest | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Multiplier | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chest of 100,000 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Gold | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Engaging RPG elements
- 🧠 Helps improve spelling and vocabulary
- 🎨 Cute and polished visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall and limited gameplay without in-app purchases
- ⏱️ Slow lives regeneration and limited playtime
- 📺 Intrusive and frequent ads
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes reported

**Reported bugs**

- Levels and progress being reset
- Ads causing black screens and crashes
- Quests not triggering properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Difficulty options and customization
- Ability to earn or purchase more lives/playtime
- Improved dictionary and word recognition


### Typeshift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typeshift/id1084762137)

This word puzzle game challenges you to unscramble letters within stacked words to form new words in the center row. It offers daily challenges with global leaderboards and special clue-based puzzles. Unlock additional content and remove ads with in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Anagram and word search mechanics, Shift letter columns to spell words, Daily challenges with leaderboards, Special clue puzzles, Unlockable puzzle packs, Themes and statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chocolate Puzzle Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Peppermint Puzzle Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pecan Clue Puzzle Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Walnut Clue Puzzle Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Parmesan Clue Puzzle Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Umami Clue Puzzle Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pistachio Clue Puzzle Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sophomore Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gumshoe Clue Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging and fun
- 👍 Unique and innovative game concept
- ⭐ Great brain workout
- 🎨 Elegant and minimalistic design
- 📚 Helps expand vocabulary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Obscure/uncommon words used
- 🔇 Intrusive ads
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- ⚠️ Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle timer inaccuracies
- Purchased content not restoring properly
- Letters not registering correctly
- Puzzles not displaying properly on some devices

**Requested features**

- More clue puzzles and puzzle packs
- Option to reset/replay completed puzzle packs
- Sync progress across devices
- Support for British/Australian English
- Built-in dictionary with better word definitions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spellspire free?

Spellspire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Typeshift free?

Typeshift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spellspire or Typeshift?

Spellspire is rated higher. Spellspire averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Typeshift averages 4.3 from 497 ratings.

### Do Spellspire or Typeshift have ads?

Both Spellspire and Typeshift show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spellspire or Typeshift?

Spellspire ships an update every 6 weeks, and Typeshift every 6 weeks. Most recently, Spellspire was updated on October 13, 2026 and Typeshift on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*