Retrotype vs Focus King
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Retrotype
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.
- Authentic typewriter models
- Customizable sound packs
- Haptic feedback
- Multiple color palettes and paper themes
- External keyboard support
- Distraction-free writing environment
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Rediscover the joy of writing without distractions. Retrotype transforms your device into a beautiful, tactile typewriter — complete with the sounds, rhythm, and charm of the classics. CHOOSE YOUR MACHINE Four meticulously crafted typewriter models, each with a distinct personality: - Clean, timeless design. The one that started it all. - Vintage European style with warm, earthy tones. - Mid-century curves in playful pastel palettes. - Bold industrial form with exposed ribbon cartridges. MAKE IT YOURS 22+ hand-picked color palettes. 12 paper themes. 5 authentic sound packs — from the sharp snap of a classic to the soft press of a modern electric. Dial in your haptics, adjust your margins, and set your bell. FEEL EVERY KEYSTROKE Authentic sound and haptic feedback bring every key press to life. Carriage returns, margin bells, and the steady rhythm of typing pull you into a focused flow. WRITE ANYWHERE Designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac with seamless external keyboard support. Your documents are always ready. ONE PRICE. EVERYTHING INCLUDED. Retrotype Premium is a single purchase — no subscriptions, no recurring fees. Every model, palette, sound pack, and future update is yours forever. Retrotype is a place to slow down, find your flow, and let words unfold one keystroke at a time.
Focus King
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Focus King turns your focus sessions into battles for your kingdom. Choose an enemy, name your quest, set your battle length, and stay focused until the timer reaches zero. Win battles to earn gold, build your realm, grow your streak, and unlock new milestones. MAKE FOCUS FEEL LIKE A GAME • Battle distractions with focused timer sessions • Choose from quick presets or set a custom duration • Earn gold for completed battles • Upgrade your kingdom and unlock castle styles • Build streaks and track your total focus time • Unlock titles, achievements, and profile milestones MORE REASONS TO RETURN • Complete Daily Decrees for extra rewards • Take on multi-day Chain Quests • Fight a Weekly Boss with every successful focus minute • Climb seasonal ranks and earn end-of-season rewards • Compare your progress on global and weekly leaderboards WANT A HARDER CHALLENGE? Activate Siege Mode for higher rewards. Victory pays more, but defeat can break your streak. TRACK YOUR CONQUEST Review your battle history, recent activity, wins and losses, defeated enemies, achievements, and long-term focus progress from your Profile. Focus King is built for studying, deep work, reading, writing, coding, chores, or any task that deserves your full attention. Start a battle. Defeat distraction. Build your kingdom.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Retrotype at none against Focus King's shown. Focus King's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Retrotype sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Focus King sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Retrotype ships an update every 3 months, Focus King weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Retrotype | Focus King |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (19 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Good Loop Software LLC | Lars Ghezzi |
In-app purchases
Retrotype
- Unlock Everything$4.99
Focus King
- Focus King Premium$4.99









