# Typewrite vs Simply

The clearest difference is price: Simply at Free against Typewrite's $1.99. Simply also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Typewrite's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Simply is free to download; Typewrite costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Simply holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Typewrite | Simply |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typewrite-virtual-typewriter/id6450997843/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-todo/id6502717968/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 2 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicholas Shoemaker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696123234) | [Eric Mullen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697769902) |

## 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


### Simply

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-todo/id6502717968)

A straightforward task manager with a clean interface for easy organization. It offers basic calendar integration and a tagging system to categorize your to-dos. Enjoy a distraction-free experience with no ads or premium features required.

**Highlights:** Basic to-do list management, Calendar integration, Tagging system for organization, Customizable task views, Ad-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Typewrite free?

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

### Is Simply free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Typewrite or Simply?

Simply is rated higher. Typewrite averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Simply averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Typewrite or Simply have ads?

Neither Typewrite nor Simply shows ads.

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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.*