# ZType

> Typing game where letter input fires projectiles to defeat enemies. (iPhone/iPad app by PhobosLab.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ztype/id1003744339 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PhobosLab](https://appshunter.io/developer/312666931)
- Category: Games, Education, Action, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 72 App Store ratings · 85 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-07-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ztype/id1003744339/reviews.md

## What is ZType?

One of the Web's best Typing Games now finally available for iOS!

Fend of the enemy's attack waves by proving your typing skills. Each letter you type shoots off a powerful plasma bullet into the enemy's ships. If you ever find yourself in a dire situation, you can use the EMP bombs to destory any nearby enemies.

## Key features

- Typing-based combat
- Shoot plasma bullets by typing
- EMP bomb power-ups
- Defend against enemy waves
- iOS availability

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of ZType?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fun way to improve typing
- 👍 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Innovative concept
- ✨ Well-made and beautiful design
- 🎶 Immersive music and sound
- 🚀 Fast-paced and intuitive
- 💪 Great for practicing typing
- 💯 Highly recommended

**Cons**

- 🚫 No external keyboard support
- 🚫 No landscape mode on iPad
- 🐛 Onscreen keyboard janky/inaccurate
- 🐛 Game freezes/stops working
- 🐛 Inconsistent word recognition
- 📱 Portrait mode only on iPad
- 📉 Keyboard too small/slim
- 🤔 UI elements unclear

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game stops working/freezes
- External keyboards not supported
- No landscape mode on iPad
- Onscreen keyboard inputs wrong keys
- Onscreen keyboard unresponsive/inaccurate
- Game doesn't load (black screen)
- Word recognition issues
- No sound on iPhone
- Game doesn't work with Bluetooth keyboard
- iPad app useless without keyboard/landscape
- Magic Keyboard not working
- Screen won't turn landscape on iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard
- Onscreen keyboard inputting wrong keys
- Onscreen keyboard not sized right
- Unresponsive and inaccurate onscreen keyboard
- Game freezes and requires reinstallation
- External keyboard not working
- Onscreen keyboard is janky
- Game does not load
- External keyboard not supported
- No allowance for physical keyboard
- iPad app is useless
- No support for external keyboard
- Keyboard support missing
- No external keyboard support
- No allowance for physical keyboard
- Can’t work on iPad landscape screen and magic keyboard
- External keyboard not working
- No external keyboard support
- Keyboard Support
- No allowance for physical keyboard?
- Can’t work on iPad landscape screen and magic keyboard
- iPad app is useless
- No Bluetooth keyboard
- Doesn’t work with keyboard
- Disappointed
- Great PC game, worthless on iPad (no keyboard)
- Doesn’t work with keyboard
- Only Portrait Compatible
- Dose not work with keyboard on iPad
- Doesn't support actual keyboards
- Good game but the keyboard could be better
- Beautiful game, keyboard can be better
- Incredible, but the UI can use some work.
- Would have given 5 but...

**Most requested features**

- Add external keyboard support
- Enable landscape mode on iPad
- Customizable keyboard size
- More game layouts/languages
- Add difficulty levels
- Add lowercase keyboard option for kids
- Adjustable padding under keyboard
- Add vibration/haptic feedback
- Add Arabic keyboard support
- Allow use of default phone keyboard
- Add German words
- More content (skins, leaderboards)
- Allow background music
- Add 'words per minute' statistic
- Option to reply levels/continue from mistakes
- Add QWERTZ keyboard layout
- Feature to change keyboard layout based on words

## Recent user reviews (10 of 85)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ztype/id1003744339/reviews.md

### 5/5 — One of my favorite apps

*2026-07-03*

I love this app so much  it’s helping me improve my typing Speed in a fun way

### 5/5 — Have some suggestions with the game ztype

*2026-04-20, version 1.4*

i have recently found this game and enjoy a lot, i have some suggestions about the game that the keyboard is to small for me and it would be great if the developer can give player a customization( free keyboard size as the player want) about keyboard and i hope the developer bring more game like this and the other genres also!

### 4/5 — It alright 👍

*2026-02-17*

The reason why I did not give this a five or four star review is because it is a super fun game I love a typing challenge with a fun game look but a little bit of having the game it stoped working, like for example it would just freeze and no matter how many times I tried to close out and re-open it will not work, I even turned off my phone and still nothing, the only way to fix it is delete it and get it back, BUT it will have the same problems, and I do not want to play a game that makes me keep deleting it and getting it back just to play it.

### 5/5 — suggestion

*2025-12-13, version 1.4*

add more layouts, like different languages, and add difficulties

### 2/5 — Need to fix this.

*2025-11-28, version 1.4*

There’s no external keyboard support! Almost all of the bad reviews are about external keyboards. Please add it.

### 1/5 — Subpar App

*2025-07-04*

Unable to use a keyboard so you are typing with an on screen keyboard. Interface is clunky. Tried the website zty.pe and it’s even worse. Would recommend just using typeracer or something else.

### 4/5 — Just one issue…

*2025-06-13*

So, my current setup is a iPad mini 6, with a logitech keys-to-go, gen 1. Unfortunately, my keyboard isn’t working. Add external keyboard support, and this will be a respectable app!

### 3/5 — No support for external keyboard

*2025-04-11, version 1.4*

The web version of this is great, but I wanted something that didn’t need an internet connection to play.  Unfortunately this game falls short as it only supports the onscreen keyboard.

### 1/5 — Keyboard Support

*2025-04-09*

Strange decision to not support connected hardware keyboards. Only the on-screen keyboard shows up. Useless.

### 2/5 — No allowance for physical keyboard?

*2025-04-01*

I downloaded this game for the physical keyboard aspect.  Apparently it isn’t supported on this app.  Or if it is, I don’t know why my magic keyboard isn’t working with it.  It works just fine. I am typing on it for this review.

## Frequently asked questions about ZType

### What is ZType?

ZType is a typing game where players defend against enemy attacks by typing letters. Each typed letter fires a plasma bullet at the enemies. It's designed to improve typing skills through engaging gameplay.

### How do I play ZType?

You play by typing the letters that appear on the enemy ships. Successfully typing the letters will shoot plasma bullets, damaging and destroying the enemies. In difficult situations, EMP bombs can be used to clear nearby threats.

### Is ZType free to download?

Yes, the application is free to download. It offers in-app purchases, allowing users to enhance their experience or acquire additional features.

### What are the key features of ZType?

Key features include typing-based combat where letters fire plasma bullets, the ability to use EMP bombs for area-of-effect attacks, and waves of enemies to fend off. It's also noted as one of the web's best typing games now on iOS.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.4 — 2020-10-19

Better iOS 14 Support
Fix layout issues on some devices

### 1.1 — 2016-11-30

Added QWERTZ, AZERTY, Dvorak and Colemak Keyboard Layouts
New Sound Effects

### 1.0 — 2015-07-07

No release notes.

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*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 2026-08-29.*