# Typewrite vs Retrotype

The clearest difference is price: Retrotype at Free against Typewrite's $1.99. Retrotype also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 50%). Typewrite's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Retrotype is free to download; Typewrite costs $1.99 up front. Retrotype sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Typewrite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Typewrite holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Typewrite's written reviews are positive against 86% of Retrotype's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Typewrite | Retrotype |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typewrite-virtual-typewriter/id6450997843/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrotype/id6752917326/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 2 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicholas Shoemaker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696123234) | [Good Loop Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852855355) |

## 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


### Retrotype

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrotype/id6752917326)

Experience the satisfying feel of a classic typewriter on your device. Choose from multiple vintage models, customize sounds and visuals, and enjoy distraction-free writing with authentic haptic and audio feedback.

**Highlights:** Authentic typewriter models, Customizable sound packs, Haptic feedback, Multiple color palettes and paper themes, External keyboard support, Distraction-free writing environment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Everything | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Typewrite free?

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

### Is Retrotype free?

Retrotype is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Typewrite is rated higher. Typewrite averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Retrotype averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Typewrite or Retrotype have ads?

Neither Typewrite nor Retrotype 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.*