# Typewrite vs Shard

The clearest difference is price: Shard at Free against Typewrite's $1.99. Typewrite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Shard is free to download; Typewrite costs $1.99 up front. Shard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Typewrite asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Typewrite | Shard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| 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** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicholas Shoemaker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696123234) | [Daiki Yamaguchi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896478308) |

## 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


### Shard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shard-notes-for-obsidian/id6777961161)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shard Plus (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Shard Plus (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |
| Shard Plus (Lifetime) | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Typewrite free?

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

### Is Shard free?

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

### Do Typewrite or Shard have ads?

Neither Typewrite nor Shard shows ads.

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