# The Amazing Type-Writer — user reviews > 117 indexed App Store user reviews of The Amazing Type by Doormouse Mfg., rated 3.30/5 from 56 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-amazing-type-writer/id338577673/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-amazing-type-writer/id338577673.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 21 · 4★ 7 · 3★ 7 · 2★ 8 · 1★ 13 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (11 of 117) ### 4/5 — No Delete is a feature not a bug *2024-12-18, version 1.0.4* ssia ### 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 ### 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. ### 4/5 — ??? *2019-11-07* Is it possible to include accented characters? ### 2/5 — Delete? *2018-09-12, version 1.0.4* If there's a way to delete, it's not obvious. I may be overlooking it, but still doesn't end up being super useful to me. ### 1/5 — Rubbish *2018-06-19, version 1.0.4* What’s the point in postcard sizes? People want larger sheets to type on. I know this is retro but it would be nice to have a delete button instead of having to start afresh after typing out. The screen is way too small. I find this highly annoying to use. ### 1/5 — A complete waste of money *2017-12-25, version 1.0.4* I wish I’d read some of the reviews before downloading. Steer clear. Virtually zero functionality and investment by the developer. Apple should be ashamed of themselves for approving this app let alone letting it stay in the App Store ### 1/5 — Don’t buy if you aren’t the perfect typist *2017-12-14, version 1.0.4* Not at all what it appeared to be. Would like a refund. Cannot even correct a mistake. ### 2/5 — Great idea! Can it be better?! *2017-09-29, version 1.0.4* This app nails it with mimicking the real deal, but still, it is just an app. can’t we have a functioning backspace/delete? Auto correct is no saver for my fat thumbs. :/ or Have the option to turn the screen with the app so the keyboard is wider? ### 4/5 — Just what I wanted *2017-07-04* Add a bit more page types with different textures and different sizes with some easy share options rest is all good ! Great app! ### 1/5 — Awful *2017-05-26, version 1.0.4* Make sure you never make an error You can't go back delete copy it add It's like being back in time before white out was invented😭 ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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. ### 1/5 — Low resolution *2021-10-20* Everything is okay except the image resolution is extremely low!!! Nearly Pathetic. Please work on that ### 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.... ### 1/5 — Lies *2019-09-15, version 1.0.4* It said the price was $2:99 and it took $19:99 from my account. Not very nice. ### 1/5 — Abandoned *2019-08-19, version 1.0.4* The app was abandoned by its creator four years ago as of this posting. You can’t even save your card as an image anymore. It just doesn’t work. It’s worthless. ### 1/5 — Zero Stars *2018-11-30, version 1.0.4* This app is a cool concept but there is zero support and not much you can do with it. You can’t copy or past, you can only type a small notecard, no delete. I reached out to the developer and never heard back. I though Apple had a better vetting process. A waste of $2. ### 1/5 — Frustrating *2018-09-12, version 1.0.4* No way to correct mistakes, no way to center what you’re typing this is straight up mess ### 1/5 — Don’t dig it *2018-07-04, version 1.0.4* No instructions on how to use. Not intuitive. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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. ### 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 ### 5/5 — Years later - Still the best *2020-06-16, version 1.0.4* I’ve had this app for years. I don’t use it that often, but it’s amazing when I want that old card feel. It looks like a proper typewriter. Each letter being vaguely irregular and the same irregularity doesn’t repeat. It also has no erase, so you don’t get perfection unless you are careful - like a real typewriter. Wish it was updated for bigger screens and sometimes wish it had bigger cards. Ive got many other “typewriter” apps, but for quality of result, this is still the best. By far. ### 5/5 — Authentic and wonderful *2019-02-23, version 1.0.4* I have loved this since it first came out and love its authentic look. I type my observations, poetry, narratives, etc. and drop the beautiful little cards directly into my art. I just noticed the direct save to photos doesn’t.but there is a work around* and I still get the cards..yes you could add white out but the clogged letters and worn ribbons do not change at all. Before whiteout and those painful erasers we used: strike overs, X’s, and line throughs! *work around: instead of saving image just mail to yourself and save that image. Fixing the glitch would be nice since all these folks are not happy. I’d hate to see this app go away. ### 5/5 — 非常有用且有趣的应用 *2018-11-29* 用来记录当然很合适，但这个APP真正的亮点是 public gallery的展示功能，在这里面能找到很多有创造力的深井冰……… ### 5/5 — Terrific *2017-12-09, version 1.0.4* I'm glad this never got popular. But I'm not glad that it's mediocrely rated. ### 5/5 — Thanks for keeping this app updated *2017-12-06, version 1.0.4* I’ve had this app since I had a 4S, now I’m using a X. It’s a simple typewriter app, it looks cool and you can save the cards. It hasn’t changed. I’m fine with that. That’s why I bought it. Just please make sure to keep it working on newer models and I’ll keep it on my phone like I have for the past 6 years. ### 5/5 — It’s like twitter but with a soul *2017-11-16, version 1.0.4* I often have thoughts that I just want to share and I find by posting them on other platforms, they lose their context and meaning. I stumbled on this app and your public gallery is actually so absolutely beautiful. What an awesome app. Some of the cards truly resonate with me. I love this. Thank you so much x ### 5/5 — Great app! *2017-06-19, version 1.0.4* I've always wanted a typewriter app like this and I stumbled upon this one! I absolutely love it! I recommend this app if you want to type the old fashioned way. The only thing I would add is correction tape with it. ### 5/5 — LOVE IT SO MUCH. *2015-11-23, version 1.0.4* I love it. okay. it's great. would like A4 size instead of postcard size, but that doesn't stop me from rating it any less. A4 though. :) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-07.*