Comparison

Retrotype vs Energy Logger

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Authentic typewriter models
  • Customizable sound packs
  • Haptic feedback
  • Multiple color palettes and paper themes
  • External keyboard support
  • Distraction-free writing environment
Features
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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.

About

Energy Logger

Features
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Each of us have our natural energy rhythm (e.g. early birds vs. night owl, caffeine reaction, nap time, etc.). Energy Logger is the app for the analytical minds who want to use data to understand their natural energy pattern through the day. Here are some key features: 1) the app reminds you to record your energy level every 15 minutes or other intervals at your choice. 2) the app allow you to record the activities such as coffee, water, exercise, study, nap, and supplement 3) the data will be plotted on graph so you can analyze them at a glance. 4) you can export the data with one click.

Screenshots

Retrotype3 screens
Energy Logger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Energy Logger at 5.0 against Retrotype's 3.9. Energy Logger also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). Retrotype's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Retrotype sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Energy Logger asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Energy Logger holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retrotype has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Retrotype ships an update every 3 months, Energy Logger every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Retrotype versus Energy Logger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetrotypeEnergy Logger
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (19 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGood Loop Software LLCHello Juggler LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Retrotype

One-time1
  • Unlock Everything$4.99
None

Energy Logger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Retrotype free?
Retrotype is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Energy Logger free?
Energy Logger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Retrotype or Energy Logger?
Energy Logger is rated higher. Retrotype averages 3.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Energy Logger averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Retrotype or Energy Logger have ads?
Neither Retrotype nor Energy Logger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Retrotype or Energy Logger?
Retrotype ships an update every 3 months, and Energy Logger every 3 days. Most recently, Retrotype was updated on October 24, 2026 and Energy Logger on October 24, 2026.

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