Comparison

miTypewriter for iPad vs DIY Note

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

Head to head

miTypewriter for iPad

$1.99

🌟 Lifestyle

★ 3.932 ratingsView app →

About

miTypewriter for iPad

Experience the charm of a vintage typewriter directly on your iPad. Compose documents with realistic typing sounds and visuals, then share them via email as images or text. Customize your writing experience with various fonts, keyboard layouts, and ink colors.

Highlights

Realistic typewriter simulation
Email documents (image/text)
Adjustable fonts and keyboard layouts
Color ink ribbon options
Document management
External keyboard support
AirPrint compatibility

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This is your typewriter on iPad. Features: - Realistic typewriter on your iPad - Email by image or text - Backspace key to erase type - Fonts (Old Typewriter / American Typewriter) - Keyboard layouts (QWERTY, QWERTZ, AZERTY, and QZERTY) - Colors (Red/Black ink ribbon) - Document management - External Keyboard - Drag to move cursor - AirPrint Updates: - Update for iOS Compatibility

About

DIY Note

Features

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DIY Planner is a comprehensive app for efficiently managing all types of DIY projects including woodworking, home renovation, and crafts. ■ Key Features • Project Management: Centralized control of budget, progress, and schedules • Task Management: Break down work processes for efficient progress • Drawing Creation: Capture hand-drawn sketches and digital drawing features • Photo Documentation: Record work processes and finished products • Progress Tracking: Real-time project status monitoring • Budget Management: Cost calculation for materials and work time ■ Perfect for • DIY enthusiasts • Weekend woodworkers • Home renovation planners • Craft creators • Hobby woodworkers From project ideas to completion, DIY Planner supports your creative lifestyle.

Screenshots

DIY Note3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DIY Note at Free against miTypewriter for iPad's $1.99. DIY Note also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). miTypewriter for iPad's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On in-app purchases 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

DIY Note is free to download; miTypewriter for iPad costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

miTypewriter for iPad ships an update every 2 months, DIY Note every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level

miTypewriter for iPad versus DIY Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	miTypewriter for iPad	DIY Note
Price	$1.99	Free — better
Rating	3.9 (32 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	72.7% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	32 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 2 months — better	Every 5 months
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Paid	—
Devices	iPad	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	14.0	12.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	4 MB	33 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Teruaki Onoda	TAKUYA JIMBO

Bugs and requests

miTypewriter for iPad

Reported bugs

8 issues

On-screen keyboard does not disappear properly
Accidental page duplication erases existing content
Some keyboard keys do not work on Bluetooth keyboards (parentheses, backslash)
Update installation fails on older devices (iPad 2)
Exported emails not opening properly on some systems

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Sound issues requiring mute switch adjustment
Keyboard key display issues (blurry/pixelated)
Inconsistent character rendering on certain keys

Requested features

20 requests

Retina display support and HD graphics update
Multiple page support with document management
Hide virtual keyboard when using external keyboard
Double/triple spacing options
Tab stops and margin adjustment

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Ability to scroll/move carriage to edit previous text
Overstrike/overtype functionality
Additional font options and font size control
International character support (Spanish ñ, accents, Portuguese, Italian)
Cloud storage integration (iCloud, Dropbox)
Print functionality
PDF export option
Spell check option
Colored ink choices (blue, white on black paper)
Different paper types and backgrounds
Carriage return lever on right side
Ability to insert text mid-page without deleting
Search/find function
More typewriter skins and models
Ability to import photos and type over them

DIY Note

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

miTypewriter for iPad

No in-app purchases

None

DIY Note

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is miTypewriter for iPad free?

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

Is DIY Note free?

DIY Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do miTypewriter for iPad or DIY Note have ads?

DIY Note shows ads; miTypewriter for iPad does not.

Which is updated more often, miTypewriter for iPad or DIY Note?

miTypewriter for iPad ships an update every 2 months, and DIY Note every 5 months. Most recently, miTypewriter for iPad was updated on October 17, 2026 and DIY Note on October 2, 2026.