# Animal Typing - Lite — Learn to type faster !

> Gamified typing tutor with lessons for all ages and skill levels. (iPhone/iPad app by Corentin Faucher.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-typing-lite/id925341131 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Corentin Faucher](https://appshunter.io/developer/796608676)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 4,991 App Store ratings · 270 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 61 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian Bokmål, European Portuguese and 7 more
- Released: 2014-10-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-typing-lite/id925341131/reviews.md

## What is Animal Typing?

• Animal Typing is a simple and funny way to learn touch typing for all ages.
In Animal Typing, the animal you get depends on your typing skills. The faster you type, the faster is your animal (snail, rabbit, horse, etc.). However, be careful, Animal Typing also greatly rewards your accuracy. So, avoid the typos and get the cheetah!

• Use the virtual keyboard or a Bluetooth keyboard.
** A hardware Bluetooth keyboard is recommended. **

• 28 lessons to gradually learn the keyboard keys.

• Also include two sets of 32 lessons designed for kids under 12 years old.

• You could also import your own lessons (add them using iCloud Drive).

• Animated fingers showing the proper typing technique.

• Multiple Keyboard layouts: Qwerty (US/UK), Dvorak, Colemak, Workman, Qwertz (German/Swiss), Azerty (France).
(Kids Lessons are designed for the Qwerty and Dvorak layout.)

• Local user login system to switch between multiple users.

• Possibility to customize the finger typing zones.

• Dictation mode that spells out the words to be typed.

• Include advanced lessons for specials characters (1234... #$%[]...).


Credits: 

I want to thank the translators Mr Oscar Céspedes, Mr Amos Del Fabbro, Ms Lingnan Wang, Ms Kwon Nam Soo, Ms Masako Nagano and Ms Hanah Nguyen for the realization of the Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Vietnamese lessons respectively.
I want to thank Ms Gaylene Sutton for her suggestion and advices in the preparation of the "Kids Lessons" set.
I want to thank the freesound.org community for the sound effects. 
Full audio credits: 
https://sites.google.com/view/animaltyping/.

## Key features

- Gamified typing lessons
- Speed and accuracy rewards
- Lessons for all ages
- Specialized kids' lessons
- Virtual and Bluetooth keyboard support
- Multiple keyboard layouts
- Customizable typing zones

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $22.00 | one-time |
| Kids Lessons | $12.00 | one-time |
| Standard Lessons | $12.00 | one-time |


## What do users think of Animal Typing?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Helps with typing skills
- 🚀 Fun and engaging for kids
- 🎨 Cute animal characters
- 🎓 Effective teaching method

**Cons**

- 💰 Requires payment to continue
- 🐛 Keyboard issues and bugs
- 🤔 Scoring system can be frustrating
- 🔊 Annoying sounds

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Keyboard layout issues
- Incorrect registering of keystrokes
- Crashing and freezing
- Lesson progression problems

**Most requested features**

- More free content and lessons
- Ability to adjust keyboard size
- Support for additional languages
- Improved scoring and feedback

## Recent user reviews (10 of 270)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-typing-lite/id925341131/reviews.md

### 1/5 — ボッタクリだー

*2026-07-20*

なんで3レッスンで課金絶対インストールしないでください

### 5/5 — Good app

*2026-07-07, version 3.33*

You can write with your keyboard to practice spelling cool things

### 1/5 — Nooooooo

*2026-07-02, version 3.33*

I don’t like raceing

### 3/5 — 아이가 좋아해요

*2026-07-02*

어플로 간편하게 이렇게 할 수 있다니 참좋네요. 결제하려하는데 그래픽, 글씨체 모두가 너무 촌스러워요ㅜㅜ 개선이 된다면 결제할 의향있습니다

### 5/5 — 동물 타자연습

*2026-06-14*

이것은 매우 흥미롭고 동물과 글씨를 일석이조로 알수있스나 광고까지 안 나옴니다.앗!재미있는 타자연습 하십시오^^

### 5/5 — 楽しい

*2026-05-27*

就職のためPCスキルを上げたくてダウンロードしました
なにもやらないよりやったほうがいいかな
上達してたらうれしい笑
課金のレベルが低すぎるのが気になる点
もうすこし無料ぶん増やしてほしいなぁ
課金してもいいけど少しお高めなので悩みます笑

### 1/5 — キーボードの繋ぎ方

*2026-04-01*

キーボードの繋ぎ方がわからない

### 1/5 — 白金

*2026-03-13, version 3.33*

升到白金级别太难了

### 3/5 — Die ( Kapitel)

*2026-03-08, version 3.33*

Man kann leider nur bis zu Übung 4 kommen ,wenn man nicht an das Spiel Geld zahlen will.

### 1/5 — Fine

*2026-02-27, version 3.33*

It’s corn on, but they’re making me buy more lessons and I do not like it. I told my dad I’m going to delete it and buy another one and if I and if it still makes him pay, I am going I am going to give you the worst of you in the world because you are not gonna make me buy lessons so please don’t make people buy lessons.

## Frequently asked questions about Animal Typing

### What is Animal Typing - Lite?

Animal Typing - Lite is an educational application designed to teach touch typing in a fun and engaging way for users of all ages. It uses a gamified approach where your typing speed and accuracy influence the progress of an animal character.

### What are the key features of Animal Typing - Lite?

Key features include gamified typing lessons that reward speed and accuracy, specialized lessons for children under 12, support for virtual and Bluetooth keyboards, multiple keyboard layouts (Qwerty, Dvorak, Colemak, etc.), animated finger guides, and the ability to import custom lessons.

### Is Animal Typing - Lite free to use?

The application is free to download and use, offering a foundational learning experience. It also includes in-app purchases, suggesting that additional content or features may be available for purchase.

### What devices is Animal Typing - Lite compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices and supports both virtual keyboards and external Bluetooth keyboards. It offers multiple keyboard layouts, including Qwerty (US/UK), Dvorak, Colemak, Workman, Qwertz (German/Swiss), and Azerty (France), with specific layouts for kids' lessons.

### Who would benefit from using Animal Typing - Lite?

This app is ideal for anyone looking to improve their typing skills, from beginners to those seeking to increase their speed and accuracy. It's particularly well-suited for children learning to type for the first time, as well as adults who want a more engaging way to practice.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.33 — 2026-02-26

• Minors improvements

### 3.32 — 2025-11-13

• Compatibility with iOS 26
• Added 3-Set Korean keyboard

### 3.31 — 2025-06-04

• Distraction free mode

### 3.30 — 2025-05-30

• Minors improvements

### 3.29 — 2025-03-25

• Minors improvements

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