# Animal Typing — Learn to type faster !

> Typing tutor game with animals that race based on your typing speed and accuracy. (iPhone/iPad app by Corentin Faucher.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-typing/id912022264 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Corentin Faucher](https://appshunter.io/developer/796608676)
- Category: Education
- Price: $22.00
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 582 App Store ratings · 75 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 61 MB
- Languages: Urdu, Russian, Norwegian Bokmål, Greek, German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, French (France), Swedish, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 7 more
- Released: 2014-09-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-typing/id912022264/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.)

• Possibility to customize the finger typing zones.

• Local user login system to switch between multiple users.

• 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

- Typing speed and accuracy game
- 28 general typing lessons
- 32 kid-specific typing lessons
- Virtual and Bluetooth keyboard support
- Animated finger guides
- Multiple keyboard layouts
- Customizable finger zones

## What do users think of Animal Typing?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and engaging for kids
- 🚀 Improves typing speed and accuracy
- 💡 Teaches correct finger placement
- 🌟 Entertaining and enjoyable
- 🎯 Effective for learning to type
- ✨ Great for all ages
- 👍 Customizable lessons
- 🎮 Gamified learning experience
- 💯 Helpful for dysgraphia
- ✅ Works with external keyboards

**Cons**

- 💸 Expensive for some users
- 🤔 Unnatural text movement
- 🤷‍♀️ Words are not always real
- ❌ Some users can't advance levels
- 👎 Sound issues for some
- 😕 Difficulty contacting developer
- 📉 Limited sentence variation
- 🚫 Space key not working on iPad
- ⚠️ Graphics can be distracting

**Commonly reported bugs**

- No sound on iPad
- DELETE key stops working
- App crashes when screen is tapped
- App gets stuck
- Payment cancellation issues
- Custom lesson text shows 'undefined'
- Logs out during gameplay
- Space key not working on iPad Magic Keyboard
- Cannot advance past level 24
- Typing experience unnatural
- No sound on iPad Pro

**Most requested features**

- Add uppercase letters and numbers
- Allow custom text input
- Add voice dictation
- Modify finger colors
- Improve graphics and interface
- Allow family sharing
- Option to change default username
- More intros/animations

## Recent user reviews (10 of 75)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-typing/id912022264/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 좋아요

*2026-07-27*

이거 너무재있어

### 3/5 — 動物の鳴き声が気になってスピードが遅くなることがある。

*2026-06-20*

途中で段が上に行ったり下がったりするのが気になる。

### 5/5 — Incredible!

*2026-02-24*

This app is great; the kids love it! It makes learning to type super fun and easy! The animals are great, and being able to turn off the distractions made this app appeal to both my kids, elementary and middle school, alike! Love it!

### 5/5 — Nice

*2026-02-16*

Nice 10/10

### 5/5 — 添加自定义课程

*2025-09-06*

可以出一个添加自定义课程的详细说明吗？添加配图，一步一步的指导文件

**Developer response:** 你好，自定义课程的帮助在：帮助（？）→课程集→自定义课程。或者转到：选项（⚙️）→课程集→...
要联系我，请转到：帮助（？）→ 错误信息报告。

### 5/5 — Animal typing review

*2025-07-18*

Basic but fun features and entertaining

### 4/5 — 無題

*2025-06-30*

タイピングを失敗した時の声❓音があまり好きではありません❗️
動物は好きですが❣️

### 5/5 — Incroyable !

*2025-02-08*

Cette app est géniale pour améliorer sa saisie au clavier tactile.

### 3/5 — It’s alright i guess

*2025-02-06*

It’s pretty good to teach a new learner but not for spelling like most of the words are not REAL lol i mean one time they have you spell Kafka lol and for any Honkai star rail players you guys know what I mean haha but it’s pretty fun if you or your kid have a hard time typing fast then you will need to learn how to type fast and that’s how you move on to the next level your gonna wanna get used to this you have to be fast and this app can work with both keyboard OR just the screen keyboard so if you wanna try it  go for it but you need to buy it first is it worth it? Yes and no it depends on what you are looking for it’s pretty fun

### 5/5 — The App is Great!👌

*2025-01-28*

I like it because it really improved my typing skills and ability to type faster than I used to. The app making typing more fun and enjoyable for children and is a game changer when it comes to typing. The improved I have gotten out of this app is unimaginable and it helped me become better at what I do. Great App!

## Frequently asked questions about Animal Typing

### What is Animal Typing?

Animal Typing is an educational application designed to help users of all ages learn touch typing in a fun and engaging way. The app uses a game-like mechanic where your typing speed and accuracy directly influence the speed of an animal character, motivating you to improve.

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

Key features include a game where animals race based on your typing performance, 28 general typing lessons, specialized lessons for children under 12, support for virtual and Bluetooth keyboards, animated finger guides to demonstrate proper technique, and multiple keyboard layout options.

### Is Animal Typing free to use?

Yes, Animal Typing is completely free to use. The application does not feature any in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted learning experience.

### What kind of lessons are available?

The app offers 28 lessons designed to gradually teach keyboard keys for general users. Additionally, there are two sets of 32 lessons specifically created for children under 12. Advanced lessons for special characters are also included.

### Can I use Animal Typing with a physical keyboard?

Yes, you can use Animal Typing with both a virtual keyboard on your device and a physical Bluetooth keyboard. A hardware Bluetooth keyboard is recommended for the best experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.33 — 2026-02-24

• 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 — 2025-05-23

• Minors improvements

### 3.29 — 2025-03-25

• Minors improvements

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All apps by Corentin Faucher: https://appshunter.io/developer/796608676

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