# PRY vs Typeshift

The clearest difference is price: Typeshift at Free against PRY's $2.99. Typeshift also leads on ratings volume (499 vs 34). PRY's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Typeshift is free to download; PRY costs $2.99 up front. Typeshift sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. PRY asks for nothing beyond the download.

PRY holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Typeshift has 499 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of PRY's written reviews are positive against 50% of Typeshift's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PRY | Typeshift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pry/id846195114/reviews)** | [4.3 (499 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typeshift/id1084762137/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **499** |
| Positive reviews | **76.1% of reviews** | 49.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#85** | — |
| Size | 970 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tender Claws LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/846195117) | [Zach Gage](https://appshunter.io/developer/294263418) |

## What reviewers say

### PRY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pry/id846195114)

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

Experience a unique narrative journey by delving into a character's fragmented memories and thoughts. This interactive story unfolds through a blend of visual and textual elements, exploring the psychological impact of war.

**Highlights:** Explore fragmented memories, Interactive narrative experience, Character's thoughts and vision, Visual and textual storytelling, Psychological exploration

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative storytelling techniques
- ✨ Unique and immersive experience
- 🎨 Beautiful and artistic design
- 🧠 Thought-provoking and engaging content
- 👍 Intuitive and smooth interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Confusing and difficult to follow
- ⏳ Incomplete story/lack of content
- 💸 Perceived as expensive for the content
- 🐌 Slow pacing
- 😵 Disjointed chapters/narrative

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes repeatedly
- Videos loop at the end
- App doesn't always pick up where it left off
- Sound issues (no sound)

**Requested features**

- More content/chapters
- Clearer narrative progression
- Fix looping videos
- Explanation for red diamond collection


### 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 PRY free?

PRY costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Typeshift free?

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

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

PRY is rated higher. PRY averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Typeshift averages 4.3 from 499 ratings.

### Do PRY or Typeshift have ads?

Typeshift shows ads; PRY does not.

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

PRY ships an update every 6 weeks, and Typeshift every 6 weeks. Most recently, PRY was updated on November 6, 2026 and Typeshift on November 6, 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.*