# TurnOverPad : writing chat — Turn screen, jot with a finger

> A finger-writing communication app for two people with screen rotation. (iPhone/iPad app by Mitsugu Yamagata.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turnoverpad-writing-chat/id1423951469 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mitsugu Yamagata](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037052995)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.1 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English, Canadian French, German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2018-12-07
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turnoverpad-writing-chat/id1423951469/reviews.md

## What is TurnOverPad?

How to use:
- Place the app between two people.
- Write a message with your finger.
- Rotate the screen to face the other person with the button.

Excellent points:
- Easy to write with fingers.
- Pen width can be freely changed.
- Long sentences can be continued on the next page.
- Scroll through consecutive pages.
- The screen can be rotated so that the other person can read it easily.
- Can be used for both vertical and horizontal writing.
- Can be used in dark places.
- Comes with a video to show you how to use it.

Recommended use:
- When you have difficulty speaking.
- When you have trouble hearing.
- Change your mood and talk with your fingers.
- When you want to communicate something that is difficult to say verbally.
- In libraries, theaters, and concert halls.
- In a noisy place.
- For word games with children or grandchildren.
- For brain training by writing with your finger.

What we want to tell you:
- When the number of messages exceeds 100, the oldest message will be deleted.
- When you quit the app, all messages will be deleted.
- If you have any suggestions, please let us know in the review. We look forward to hearing from you.

## Key features

- Finger writing input
- Screen rotation for sharing
- Multi-page message support
- Adjustable pen width
- Vertical and horizontal writing
- Dark mode support


## Frequently asked questions about TurnOverPad

### Does TurnOverPad have ads?

Yes, TurnOverPad contains advertisements. This allows the app to be offered for free to users.

### How does TurnOverPad handle message history?

Messages in TurnOverPad are temporary. The oldest message is deleted when the message count exceeds 100, and all messages are cleared when the app is closed.

### What is the user rating for TurnOverPad?

TurnOverPad has a rating of 1.0 stars based on 1 review.

### What devices is TurnOverPad available on?

TurnOverPad is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for TurnOverPad?

TurnOverPad has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users and adults.

### How often is TurnOverPad updated?

The latest version of TurnOverPad is 2.0, which was last updated on November 19, 2022.

### Can I use TurnOverPad offline?

The description does not specify offline functionality, but its core features of writing and screen rotation suggest it can be used without an internet connection.

### What are the recommended uses for TurnOverPad?

TurnOverPad is recommended for situations where speaking is difficult, in quiet places like libraries, or for fun word games and brain training.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.0 — 2022-11-19

- Added line width setting slider
- UI updated
- Advertisement display

### 1.0 — 2018-12-07

No release notes.

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All apps by Mitsugu Yamagata: https://appshunter.io/developer/1037052995

## Related topics

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