# miTypewriter vs Koyomi

The clearest difference is rating: Koyomi at 5.0 against miTypewriter's 4.4. Koyomi also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). miTypewriter's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

miTypewriter costs $1.99 and Koyomi $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Koyomi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of miTypewriter's written reviews are positive against 58% of Koyomi's.

miTypewriter ships an update every 3 months, Koyomi every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | miTypewriter | Koyomi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mitypewriter/id340871428/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koyomi/id926113841/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 54.7% of reviews | **58.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Teruaki Onoda](https://appshunter.io/developer/299679426) | [iWare Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/720005589) |

## What reviewers say

### miTypewriter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mitypewriter/id340871428)

Experience the nostalgic feel of a typewriter on your iPhone or iPod Touch. Compose documents with realistic typing sounds and visual effects, then share them via email or print them directly.

**Highlights:** Realistic typewriter simulation, Email documents by image or text, Backspace key functionality, Multiple font options, Adjustable ink ribbon colors, Document management system, External keyboard support, AirPrint compatibility

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Koyomi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koyomi/id926113841)

This app displays traditional Japanese calendars, including lunar phases, zodiac signs, and auspicious days. It integrates with your existing iOS calendar and offers features like printing and PDF sharing. Perfect for those who appreciate traditional calendrical information.

**Highlights:** Standard calendar import and display, Detailed Japanese calendar view (zodiac, lunar, etc.), Moon phase and age display, Calendar printing and PDF sharing, Widget support, Monthly/yearly/list calendar views, Sunrise and sunset times

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is miTypewriter free?

miTypewriter costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Koyomi free?

Koyomi costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, miTypewriter or Koyomi?

Koyomi is rated higher. miTypewriter averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Koyomi averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do miTypewriter or Koyomi have ads?

Neither miTypewriter nor Koyomi shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, miTypewriter or Koyomi?

miTypewriter ships an update every 3 months, and Koyomi every 5 weeks. Most recently, miTypewriter was updated on October 29, 2026 and Koyomi on October 29, 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.*