# Typewrite vs STE

The clearest difference is price: STE at $0.99 against Typewrite's $1.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Typewrite costs $1.99 and STE $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Typewrite | STE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typewrite-virtual-typewriter/id6450997843/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicholas Shoemaker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696123234) | [Huy Dao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639630927) |

## What reviewers say

### Typewrite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typewrite-virtual-typewriter/id6450997843)

This app offers a distraction-free writing experience with a minimalist design and optional typewriter sound effects. Customize your writing environment with various fonts and easily export your work to other applications.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free writing interface, Optional typewriter sound effects, Font customization, Plain text export, Autosave functionality

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### STE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ste-simple-text-editor/id6466298266)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Typewrite free?

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

### Is STE free?

STE costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Typewrite or STE have ads?

Neither Typewrite nor STE shows ads.

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