Comparison

Retrotype vs QuicklyTask

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

QuicklyTask

Features
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QuicklyTask is a shared workspace for events and projects. Create boards, invite collaborators with QR codes, and keep tasks, files, comments, calendars, and reports in one place. PLAN AND TRACK WORK Organize tasks with kanban and list views, subtasks, priorities, assignees, due dates, progress tracking, calendar events, and Gantt dependencies. COLLABORATE WITH YOUR TEAM Share boards with QR invites or direct invitations, control access with owner, admin, member, and viewer roles, and keep context alongside every task with comments and attachments. OPTIONAL SUBSCRIPTIONS QuicklyTask is free to start. Premium and Business subscriptions unlock additional boards, storage, AI insights, reports, Gantt dependencies, and organization features. On iOS, subscriptions are purchased and managed securely through Apple In-App Purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase, and subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID Account Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://quicklytask.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://quicklytask.com/privacy

Screenshots

Retrotype3 screens
QuicklyTask4 screens

Verdict

The call

Retrotype and QuicklyTask are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 and QuicklyTask sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Retrotype versus QuicklyTask: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetrotypeQuicklyTask
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGood Loop Software LLCAlejo Carreon

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Retrotype

One-time1
  • Unlock Everything$4.99
2 purchases

QuicklyTask

Subscriptions2
  • QuicklyTask Premium$12.991 Month
  • QuicklyTask Business$49.991 Month

Questions

Is Retrotype free?
Retrotype is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QuicklyTask free?
QuicklyTask is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Retrotype or QuicklyTask have ads?
Neither Retrotype nor QuicklyTask shows ads.

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