# The Amazing Type-Writer

> Digital pocket typewriter for creating and sharing text-based art. (iPhone/iPad app by Doormouse Mfg..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-amazing-type-writer/id338577673 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Doormouse Mfg.](https://appshunter.io/developer/338577676)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 56 App Store ratings · 117 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-10-14
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-amazing-type-writer/id338577673/reviews.md

## What is The Amazing Type?

A pocket type-writer of finest manufacture, at an incredible (and limited) price!

Until May the 20th, 2015, all Amazing Type-Writers will be sold at the rock-bottom price of $0.99! This deal can not be beat! Get yours today! Get one for your mum! Get a dozen! You can afford it!

- Record your thoughts & textual doodles for posterity on high-quality cardstock!
- Post your cards to the prestigious Typewritten Gallery!
- View the works of others, and unabashedly type on their cards!
- Promote & post your favorite cards by "pressing-and-holding" any work on the Gallery!

The engineers at Doormouse Mfg. have at last combined the latest in mobile pneumatic tubes technology with the highest-quality typewriter swing-arms available—and for a fraction of the price of the competition.

Only a limited number of the Doormouse Mfg. Amazing Type-Writers will be produced. Don't miss your chance to own the highest-quality pocket-sized type-writer currently available!


Made in the USA - No patents pending - Consult your analyst

## Key features

- Record thoughts and textual doodles
- Create on high-quality digital cardstock
- Share creations in a virtual gallery
- View and interact with other users' work
- Promote favorite cards

## Chart rankings

- #135 in Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

## What do users think of The Amazing Type?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎨 Authentic typewriter aesthetic and design
- 🔊 Realistic typewriter sounds and tactile feedback
- ✍️ Encourages thoughtful, intentional writing
- 🎭 Unique character irregularities mimic real typewriters
- 🌐 Public gallery community feature is engaging
- 💾 Simple and intuitive core functionality
- 🎯 No learning curve - easy to use
- 📸 Good for creating artistic typed content

**Cons**

- ❌ No delete/backspace functionality
- 📱 Small postcard-sized typing area
- 🔄 No landscape mode orientation support
- 📊 Low resolution exports (600x400)
- ⏸️ App crashes frequently on newer iOS versions
- 🚫 No copy/paste functionality
- 💰 Limited functionality for price point
- 🔧 Abandoned by developer - no updates
- 📝 No text formatting or editing options
- 🌍 English-only language support

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on iPhone 6+ and newer models with iOS 8+
- Won't launch or crashes immediately on startup
- Crashes when delete button is clicked
- Text wrapping issues - doesn't auto-wrap to next line
- Save to photos functionality broken
- App incompatible with landscape mode
- Servers down for extended periods
- Non-functional with iOS 8 compatibility
- Inconsistent performance across device models

**Most requested features**

- Delete/backspace or correction tape feature
- Larger paper size (A4 instead of postcard)
- iPad version with landscape mode support
- Higher resolution exports
- Copy and paste functionality
- Multiple card sizes and shapes
- Different paper colors and styles
- Accented characters and special symbols (é, ñ, etc.)
- Multi-language keyboard support
- Ability to save cards as PDF
- Print functionality
- Direct export to photo gallery
- Longer typing space for extended writing
- Profile and social features (likes, comments)
- Private/public post toggle
- Additional font options
- Red correction tape option
- Ability to import and type on images

## Recent user reviews (10 of 117)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-amazing-type-writer/id338577673/reviews.md

### 4/5 — No Delete is a feature not a bug

*2024-12-18, version 1.0.4*

ssia

### 5/5 — Old Legend

*2023-03-28*

I hope this gets updated.  It’s always a neat memory to come back to.  Well done way back then and still is great today.  Best type writer.

### 1/5 — The Dev of this app is crazy

*2022-07-15, version 1.0.4*

Try to inquire what the “card gallery” is actually a front for, and the developer goes crazy.

### 3/5 — Needs higher res exports

*2022-03-19, version 1.0.4*

UPDATE THIS APP PLEASE IT’S BEEN 7 YEARS

- higher res exports (necessity)
- export to photo gallery
- different sized or shaped cards 
- if you’re feeling really spicy and extra font

Pleeeeaaaasssseee thhhhaannnkkksss

### 1/5 — Low resolution

*2021-10-20*

Everything is okay except the image resolution is extremely low!!! Nearly Pathetic. Please work on that

### 2/5 — Not as expected.  Please read

*2021-10-10, version 1.0.4*

I was looking for a typewriter font for my applications. I thought was that this would download the fonts so I could use them on my ipad.  That is not the case.  I need to open this app and type in the very small window, using my keyboard.  NOTE:  This little window does not orient to Landscape mode (I use the ipad keyboard which only works in landscape mode). Also, after I’ve typed 3 words, and came to the edge of the little window, I must ensure I press the return key, otherwise it keeps typing and I cannot see or access anything beyond the little window. Again, my bad, I assumed that when it got to the edge of the space available, it would automatically go to the next line so I could continue to type. Once downloaded, there is no instructions for use.  I had to tape all over the screen to open the app and then figure out how to use one font or another, none of which downloaded to my ipad, as I went to ‘Settings’, “General’, ‘Font’ and there was no font availalbe after using this app.  All in all, for its VERY limited capability, I resent paying for it. Its not the money.  Its that I thought I was purchasing something I needed and wanted, and ultimatly paid for something I just don’t need or want.  The company should give the purchaser 24 hours to see if it works for them and refund monies if it doesn’t.

### 5/5 — please

*2021-08-29, version 1.0.4*

I adore this app and have for years …
just a delete button 
that is all

### 1/5 — Glitches

*2021-08-14, version 1.0.4*

Cool fond but low resolution image transfer  is a killer. Deleted.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2020-08-11, version 1.0.4*

You cannot use it on your iPhone or iPad. No way to save or print. You can’t get it on your notes or email. Waste of money! So disappointed!

### 1/5 — Fixed position...

*2020-07-17, version 1.0.4*

Is most unappreciated... if I can’t type with the ipad in the horizontal position, it is worthless....

## Frequently asked questions about The Amazing Type

### What does The Amazing Type-Writer app do?

This app simulates a vintage typewriter, allowing you to record your thoughts and create textual art on digital cardstock. It offers a unique way to express yourself through text and share your creations.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include recording thoughts, creating on digital cardstock, sharing your work in a virtual gallery, viewing and interacting with other users' cards, and promoting your favorite pieces.

### How much does The Amazing Type-Writer app cost?

The app is a paid application. Historically, it was offered at a promotional price of $0.99, but the standard pricing may vary. It does not have in-app purchases or ads.

### What are the common use cases for this app?

Users can use this app for journaling, creative writing, creating unique digital art with text, or simply for the nostalgic experience of typing on a virtual vintage typewriter.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.4 — 2014-10-31

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Doormouse Mfg. recommends all Amazing Type-Writer owners contact your local dealership or service station for regular, completely gratis, warranty servicing. In addition to standard lubrication and tune-ups, an official Amazing Type-Writer repairperson will provide your Type-Writer with several new mechanisms:

- Full compatibility with the newest Operational Systems;

- Dynamically reconfigurable typehead and cardsurface, to support larger mechanisms currently in fashion: as large as 4.7" (size 6) and 5.5" (size 6+), as well as the "classic" sizes 4 and 5;

- Improvements to pneumatic tube operations: guaranteed fewer clogged tubes and mangled cards;

- General fixes for jams and non-operation situations;

- Completely complimentary spit-polish.

Repairs and upgrades performed through an authorized Amazing Type-Writer reseller or certified service station are fully warrantied and guaranteed. We cannot be held liable for unlicensed repairs or aftermarket modifications. The Doormouse Mfg. Amazing Type-Writer contains materials known to the state of California to cause cancer. Limit one per customer. No substitutions. 11 11 23 5 7 17

### 1.0.3 — 2013-09-12

"ATTENTION TYPE-WRITER CUSTOMERS"

To maintain excellent operation, your Amazing Type-Writer should be taken in for fully warrantied service at regular intervals. In addition to standard lubrication, cleaning, and reinforcement or replacement of worn parts, the following enhancements are currently available:

- An ever-expanding Typewritten Gallery: browse endlessly, and "pull" to refresh available cards;

- A wider variety of cardstock grain;

- Easily "press-and-hold" to post type-written cards through the new Facebook, Twitter, Sina Weibo, and, in some areas, iMessage tubes;

- With the same motion, easily mimeograph any card to a printing-device;

- If it is your preference, the Doormouse Mfg. Amazing Type-Writer may be reconfigured into a taller aspect-ratio, to fit the prevailing style of the times.

Please bring your Doormouse Mfg. Amazing Type-Writer to your local repair-shop at your earliest convenience.

### 1.0.2 — 2011-10-28

- Send your cards to Twitter right from your Type-Writer (iOS 5).
- New Top Cards list lets you see the best of the Typewritten Gallery.
- Copy links and tweet cards (iOS 5) by pressing and holding a card in the list.
- The Amazing Type-Writer now sends high-resolution thumbnails to the gallery.

### 1.0.1 — 2011-10-14

No release notes.

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