Comparison

Q... vs supertype

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

Head to head
About

Q...

This app challenges you to solve physics-based puzzles by drawing solutions on the screen. With over 100 unique levels, some even unsolved by developers, it offers endless brain-teasing fun for all ages. Share your victories and compete with others to solve the unsolvable.

Highlights
  • Physics-based puzzle solving
  • Draw solutions on screen
  • Over 100 unique puzzles
  • User-submitted puzzles (User Q campaign)
  • Share solutions on social media
  • Track global solve rates
Features
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OVER 13 MILLION PLAYERS WORLDWIDE Can you get the ball out of the cup? It sounds easy. It isn't. Draw anything on the screen and use physics to solve the puzzle. That's the entire game. Some players solve a puzzle in seconds. Others never find the answer. Even the developers still haven't solved every puzzle. Think you can? HOW TO PLAY Draw. Think. Solve. That's it. Simple rules. Surprisingly difficult puzzles. THERE'S NO SINGLE SOLUTION Every puzzle can be solved in different ways. Draw bridges. Build ramps. Drop objects. Invent your own strategy. The best solution might be one nobody has ever discovered before. OVER 1,000 PUZZLES More than 1,000 handcrafted challenges are waiting. Some puzzles are still unsolved—even by the developers. You could become the first person in the world to solve one. SHARE YOUR BEST SOLUTIONS Every player thinks differently. Show the world your most creative ideas and surprise everyone with your unique solution. WHY MILLIONS KEEP PLAYING • Over 13 million downloads worldwide • Physics-based drawing puzzles • More than 1,000 handcrafted puzzles • Every puzzle has multiple solutions • Challenge yourself to clear puzzles with fewer lines • Compare your progress with players around the world • Simple controls, endless possibilities • Fun for kids, adults, families, and puzzle fans alike One simple challenge. Countless ways to solve it.[16:31]OVER 13 MILLION DOWNLOADS WORLDWIDE Can you get the ball out of the cup? It looks simple. But it isn't. Draw anything on the screen. Your drawings become real objects that move with physics. Create bridges. Build seesaws. Move objects. Invent your own solutions. There is no single way to solve a puzzle. DRAW. CREATE. SOLVE. The rules are simple. Draw a shape and watch it come to life. Your creations interact with the world through realistic physics. Use gravity, collisions, and movement to overcome each challenge. ENDLESS WAYS TO SOLVE Every puzzle has countless possible solutions. A line can become a bridge. A circle can become a wheel. A shape can become a machine. Your imagination is your greatest tool. OVER 1,000 PUZZLES More than 1,000 handcrafted challenges are waiting. Some puzzles are still unsolved—even by the developers. You could become the first person in the world to find the solution. SHARE YOUR CREATIONS Found a brilliant solution? Share your gameplay and surprise players around the world with your unique ideas. WHY MILLIONS PLAY • Over 13 million downloads worldwide • Physics-based drawing puzzle gameplay • Your drawings become real objects • Build anything your imagination creates • Over 1,000 challenging puzzles • Multiple solutions for every challenge • Simple controls anyone can enjoy • Fun for kids, adults, and puzzle lovers One simple challenge. Infinite ways to solve it.

About

supertype

Explore the physics of typography with this unique puzzle game. Discover how letters behave and sound as you solve over 130 engaging levels. Enjoy a relaxing, zen-like experience with a dynamic soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Physics-based letter puzzles
  • Over 130 levels
  • Relaxing gameplay
  • Self-generating soundtrack
  • Typography exploration
Features
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How does a p fall? How much does an r weigh? And how does the dot over an i sound? · · · s u p e r t y p e · · · (super many, over 130 levels) (super relaxing, zen-like gameplay) (super smooth, self-generating sound track)

Screenshots

Q...4 screens
supertype4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Q... at Free against supertype's $1.99. supertype's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On update cadence and device support 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

Q... is free to download; supertype costs $1.99 up front. Q... sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. supertype asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

supertype holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: supertype has 5.2K ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Q...'s written reviews are positive against 74% of supertype's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Q... ships an update every 3 months, supertype every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Q... versus supertype: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQ...supertype
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating2.7 (81 ratings)4.8 (5.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.3% of reviews73.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings815.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#7 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size194 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyoraku Pictures incPhilipp Stollenmayer

Customer experience

Q...

All ratings81 ratings
Positive38.3%
Neutral8.6%
Negative53.1%
Written reviews224 reviews
Positive51.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative42.0%

supertype

All ratings5,161 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews325 reviews
Positive73.5%
Neutral5.5%
Negative20.9%

User reviews

Q...

From 81 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Creative and challenging puzzles
  • 🧠 Good for brain training
  • 👍 Unique game concept
  • 🤩 Addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Well-designed graphics

Room to improve

  • 📺 Excessive ads
  • 💰 High cost for ad-free
  • 🐌 Slow loading times
  • 📉 Performance issues (lag, freezing)
  • 📱 Poor controls on mobile

supertype

From 5.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Creative concept
  • 🎨 Beautiful design
  • 💡 Unique physics-based puzzles
  • 🎉 Satisfying when solved

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🤔 Some puzzles too challenging
  • 💰 Wish it was free
  • 🕹️ Lack of control options (e.g. landscape mode)

Bugs and requests

Q...

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Game crashes frequently
  • App freezes after completing levels
  • Ads get stuck and cannot be closed
  • Game crashes on startup
  • Physics engine issues
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  • Drawing lines get interrupted
  • Levels not loading correctly
  • Game closes when drawing at the bottom
  • Hint ads don't close
  • Transfer ID required but not provided
  • Game softlocks due to ads not loading
  • Screen hangs after ads

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add more levels
  • Improve controls for mobile
  • Offer a more affordable ad-free option
  • Add IQ test to Switch/mobile versions
  • Allow offline play without data
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  • Sync progress between devices
  • Add new stages similar to Switch version

supertype

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Runtime errors preventing game launch
  • Invisible objects in create mode
  • Inconsistent physics behavior

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels or content
  • Level editor and sharing
  • Hint system or tutorial
  • Numbered levels for easier reference

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Q...

One-time4
  • SPECIAL Q1~40$0.99
  • SECRET Q1~20$0.99
  • VAULT-A$12.49
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  • VAULT-B$12.49
None

supertype

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Q... free?
Q... is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is supertype free?
supertype costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Q... or supertype?
supertype is rated higher. Q... averages 2.7 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while supertype averages 4.8 from 5.2K ratings.
Do Q... or supertype have ads?
Q... shows ads; supertype does not.
Which is updated more often, Q... or supertype?
Q... ships an update every 3 months, and supertype every 2 months. Most recently, Q... was updated on September 23, 2026 and supertype on September 24, 2026.

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