# Speed Typer vs Happy Printer

Speed Typer and Happy Printer both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Speed Typer's written reviews are positive against 46% of Happy Printer's. Speed Typer also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). Happy Printer's advantage is ratings volume (92K vs 6.6K) and chart position (#95 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speed Typer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Happy Printer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Speed Typer against 4.6 for Happy Printer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Happy Printer has 92K ratings behind it against 6.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Speed Typer's written reviews are positive against 46% of Happy Printer's.

Speed Typer ships an update every 6 days, Happy Printer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speed Typer | Happy Printer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-typer-wpm-typing-tests/id1420711017/reviews)** | [4.6 (92K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-printer/id1539388451/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6.6K | **92K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.4% of reviews** | 45.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#95** |
| Size | 16 MB | 294 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [justncode LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1356406400) | [Freeplay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232320673) |

## What reviewers say

### Speed Typer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-typer-wpm-typing-tests/id1420711017)

Measure and improve your typing speed and accuracy with this free app. Challenge friends and aim for top rankings in multiple languages. See how fast you can truly type.

**Highlights:** Measure typing speed, Improve accuracy, Challenge friends, Global rankings, Ten language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps improve typing speed
- 👍 Great for practice and learning
- 💡 Useful for college/work
- 👍 Engaging and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- ⏱️ Timed tests are too short
- 🐛 Inaccurate WPM calculations
- 💻 Doesn't work well with mobile keyboards

**Reported bugs**

- Words disappearing after typing a space
- Inability to see typed text during tests
- Inconsistent font sizing across categories

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust test duration
- More variety in word/sentence prompts
- Statistics tracking and progress monitoring
- Option to practice typing your own text


### Happy Printer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-printer/id1539388451)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Free · Trivia (US App Store)

Engage in a thrilling race that tests your typing speed and cognitive skills. Progress through levels, complete missions, and outsmart opponents in a variety of brain-teasing challenges.

**Highlights:** 5-in-1 running games, Level-based missions, Match-three games, Word trivia and riddles, Hidden object challenges, Typing speed tests

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps improve typing speed
- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🚀 Challenging levels
- 👍 Customizable characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear if playing against real players
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🐛 Keyboard/screen freezing issues
- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard disappearing during gameplay
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Incorrect scoring/placement in some rounds

**Requested features**

- More variety in levels and challenges
- Multiplayer mode with real-time competition
- Fewer ads or option to remove them


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speed Typer free?

Speed Typer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Happy Printer free?

Happy Printer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Speed Typer or Happy Printer?

Speed Typer is rated higher. Speed Typer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while Happy Printer averages 4.6 from 92K ratings.

### Do Speed Typer or Happy Printer have ads?

Both Speed Typer and Happy Printer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speed Typer or Happy Printer?

Speed Typer ships an update every 6 days, and Happy Printer every 2 months. Most recently, Speed Typer was updated on September 25, 2026 and Happy Printer on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*