Comparison

smART sketcher GO! vs DuoType

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

smART sketcher GO!

This app guides users of all ages through sketching, drawing, and writing activities using a compatible device. It fosters creativity, fine motor skills, and early literacy through playful, step-by-step instructions and downloadable content.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step drawing and writing guides
  • Sketch photos from mobile devices
  • Pre-loaded activity packs
  • Encourages creativity and fine motor skills
  • Monthly exclusive content via subscription
  • Cross-device compatibility
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Sketch, draw, and learn to write like a pro using the smART sketcher® GO! and this FREE APP. Step-by-step instructions guide small – or large – hands through the entire process. It makes learning playful and engaging. Just as it should be! Note: You need to have a smART sketcher® GO! device to use this app. smART sketcher® GO! puts the fun of sketching, drawing, and writing into the hands of anyone ages 5 to 105 using a smART sketcher® GO!. Just sketch photos from any mobile device or use pre-loaded activity packs for endless play-and-learning activities. smART sketcher® GO! encourages creativity, small motor development, storytelling, and early reading skills. It helps bridge the gap between schoolwork, homework and play! Up your smART sketcher® experience with a Super smART subscription. Join the smART sketcher® members-only program and receive exclusive content. It’s the newest and smARTest way to play! - Receive new members-only activities every month. - Play on all of your connected Apple mobile devices registered with your Flycatcher ID and the same Apple account. - Try 2 Weeks for free! After the free-trial, a yearly auto-renewable subscription will be activated. We’re pretty sure you’re going to love this, but if you don’t, you can cancel your subscription anytime. 2 weeks of free-trial is available for new subscribers only. Check our EULA at https://www.flycatcher.toys/smart-sketcher-go/eula/ and privacy policy at https://www.flycatcher.toys/smart-sketcher-go/privacy-policy/ for full details. For app support contact us at https://www.flycatcher.toys/support/ Our privacy policy and terms of use for apps are accepted if you download this app. smART sketcher® is a trademark of Flycatcher Toys INC © 2025. All rights reserved.

About

DuoType

Features
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DuoType transforms your iPhone into a classic typewriter experience. Type on a beautifully designed mechanical keyboard with authentic sound effects and satisfying haptic feedback. Features: • Realistic typewriter keyboard with mechanical key animations • Authentic typewriter sound effects • Haptic feedback for every keystroke • Beautiful aged paper design • Share your typed documents • Dark and light themes

Screenshots

smART sketcher GO!4 screens
DuoType4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DuoType at every 2 days against smART sketcher GO!'s every 3 months. smART sketcher GO!'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. smART sketcher GO! sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year and DuoType sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

smART sketcher GO! ships an update every 3 months, DuoType every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
smART sketcher GO! versus DuoType: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersmART sketcher GO!DuoType
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlyCatcher Inc.Berkay Egeli

In-app purchases

1 purchases

smART sketcher GO!

Subscriptions1
  • Super smART! Premium14 Days trial$29.991 Year
3 purchases

DuoType

Subscriptions2
  • DuoType Pro Monthly$2.491 Month
  • DuoType Pro Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • DuoType Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is smART sketcher GO! free?
smART sketcher GO! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DuoType free?
DuoType is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do smART sketcher GO! or DuoType have ads?
Neither smART sketcher GO! nor DuoType shows ads.
Which is updated more often, smART sketcher GO! or DuoType?
smART sketcher GO! ships an update every 3 months, and DuoType every 2 days. Most recently, smART sketcher GO! was updated on October 24, 2026 and DuoType on November 2, 2026.

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