# Typist XK — Full-scale typing practice

> External keyboard touch-typing practice software for iOS devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Takeshi Ogihara.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typist-xk/id1555668736 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Takeshi Ogihara](https://appshunter.io/developer/286054886)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.43/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese, Polish, Russian
- Released: 2021-04-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typist-xk/id1555668736/reviews.md

## What is Typist XK?

Typist XK is a touch-typing practice software that assumes you are using an external keyboard.

The software keyboard of iOS does not involve the tactile sensation of typing physical keys, so you must always look at your fingertips as you type. In order to input a large amount of characters at high speed, it is necessary to learn touch typing using an external keyboard. If you take it seriously for about two weeks, you will be able to input at surprisingly high speed not only on iOS devices but also on PCs.

Typist XK is the iOS version of the typing practice software on Mac that has been widely used and trusted around the world for many years.
Typist also provides practice courses for the Dvorak keyboard and the numeric keypad.

Both iOS version and Mac version of Typist have the same lesson contents. Typists can share information about your progress in selected courses via iCloud. So, for example, you can practice on your Mac and then continue on your iPad.

Typist XK requires iOS 13.4 or later. In addition to the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch can be used as iOS devices, but it will be difficult to practice if the screen is so small.
You can use most keyboards that can be connected via Bluetooth. Apple products, such as the Magic Keyboard, Smart Keyboard or Bluetooth keyboards for Mac, work fine.

## Key features

- External keyboard practice
- Touch-typing lessons
- Dvorak keyboard courses
- Numeric keypad practice
- iCloud progress sharing
- Cross-device practice

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typist-xk/id1555668736/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 分かりにくい

*2025-09-21, version 1.0.1*

4歳もやっているかもしれないのに説明に英語を使っていて分かりづらかったです。
私の6歳の娘も練習しようとしていたのですが英語が読めないといいなにをすればいいのか分からずすぐにやめてしまいました。
英語だけでなく漢字などもたくさんあって読みにくいのであまりお子さんにはおすすめしません。
また少し文字が多いので大人の方でも疲れてしまうかもしれません。

### 5/5 — 一点だけ不便

*2025-08-15, version 1.0.1*

キーボードでのタッチタイプを覚えるのに効果を感じます。
進捗をiCloudで共有してくれるのも便利なのですが、最初からやり直しをしたいと思うと、進捗のリセット機能がなく毎回手作業が必要。
これがつけば100点なのですが。

### 4/5 — キーボード練習には良

*2025-05-07, version 1.0.1*

だいたいのアプリはフリック入力のブラインドタッチばかりだがこれだと本当にキーボードのブラインドタッチの練習になる
しばし休職し、リワーク体験でかなりできなくなっていたのでちょっと安いキーボードを買ったので練習続けます

### 5/5 — Best App, extremely underrated!

*2025-02-16, version 1.0.1*

I'm surprised to see any review that is less than at least 4 stars! This App deserves to be number one for learning touch-typing! It is the absolute best I've ever used. I started learning with the Mac version of this App, and now I see that the iPad version is just as good! You've got to have a hardware keyboard for it to work, this is a no brainer .. I'm not sure if the negative reviews were coming from users of some older versions of this App? Or are they due to some trouble with hardware keyboards? Typist is a very minimalistic App, it gets the job done, with least bloat. This design actually gives me the vibe of an old typing machine, all from the visual elements, the colors, and even the font. All the way to the material of text you practice on, the old writings of letters and famous quotes from ancient historical writings. This is perfect for learning touch-typing, it plays with the imagination of the learner, focusing on the time where typing was a way to live!

### 1/5 — Not what it says

*2024-07-21, version 1.0.1*

This app is garbage.. Do not down load waist of time .

### 4/5 — Great learning / practicing tool

*2023-12-26, version 1.0.1*

Does not work on current iPad OS 17. Works fine on iphone, but not on ipad, and where the space bar does not register when it is pressed, but nulls the next action, which would be the pressing of the current letter being practiced, and which locks up and takes one out of the moment of practicing. Its like at that moment the space bar had been mapped for something else. Very annoying and frustrating, as practicing typing is easier on the ipad than iphone due to the size. Otherwise, fsntastic learning and practicing tool, and which I have had and used on my Mac for years to brush up on my practice. Needs to be fixed on iPad and then I will give it its deserved full 5 stars.

### 4/5 — Great learning tool

*2023-12-24*

Does not work on current iPad OS 17. Very good learning and practicing tool though, and have used it on and off for years, brushing up on my practice, on my Mac and iPhone.  Needs to be fixed and then will give 5 stars.

### 1/5 — 全く機能しません

*2023-06-21, version 1.0.1*

外付けキーボードが全く使用できません。
なぜでしょうか

### 2/5 — 教えて欲しいです

*2022-10-13, version 1.0.1*

なんかステージ選ぶと、キーボードが無くなってそこからどこを押しても出てきませんわかる方教えて欲しいです！よろしくお願いしますm(*_ _)m

### 5/5 — 始めたばかりですが

*2022-05-26, version 1.0.1*

無料ですが、良く出来ていると思います。iPadで使っています。ブラインドタッチ出来るようになったら、またレビューを書きます。

## Frequently asked questions about Typist XK

### What is Typist XK?

Typist XK is a touch-typing practice software for iOS devices that focuses on improving your typing speed and accuracy when using an external keyboard. It offers lessons similar to its Mac counterpart, allowing for cross-platform progress sharing via iCloud.

### How long does it take to learn touch typing with Typist XK?

The description suggests that with consistent practice for about two weeks, users can achieve a surprisingly high typing speed. This applies to both iOS devices and PCs.

### What types of keyboards does Typist XK support?

Typist XK supports most keyboards that can be connected via Bluetooth to iOS devices. This includes Apple products like the Magic Keyboard and Smart Keyboard, as well as other Bluetooth keyboards for Mac.

### Can I practice different keyboard layouts with Typist XK?

Yes, Typist XK provides practice courses for the Dvorak keyboard layout in addition to standard QWERTY. It also offers practice for the numeric keypad.

### Does Typist XK work on older iOS versions?

Typist XK requires iOS 13.4 or later to function. It is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices running this version or newer.

### How does Typist XK handle user progress across devices?

Typist XK utilizes iCloud to share information about your progress in selected courses. This allows you to practice on one iOS device, such as a Mac, and seamlessly continue on another, like an iPad.

### What is the user sentiment for Typist XK?

Based on the available data, Typist XK has a rating of 3.4 stars from 7 ratings. This indicates a mixed user reception.

### Does Typist XK have ads?

No, Typist XK does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2021-11-02

Corrected one error in the "Kana Practical Course (J Course)" for Japanese kana input.

### 1.0.0 — 2021-04-07

No release notes.

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