Retrotype

Name: Retrotype
Rating: 4.1 (17 reviews)
Author: Good Loop Software

By: Good Loop Software App

Feels like a real typewriter

Overview

Version:

1.1.7

Last updated: 2026-03-05

Ranking

#278,017 ▼ 372

Overall

Features & Capabilities

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.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Good Loop Software

Rating:

4.10

(17)

Version:

1.1.7 Last updated: 2026-03-05

Version code:

882757456

Creation date:

2025-09-30

Compatible devices:

Size:

26.85MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-31

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Ranking

# 278,017 ▼ 372

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Developed by:

Good Loop Software

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/retrotype/id6752917326

Website:

https://retrotype.ink/

User Reviews

If you were looking for a replacement for the app HanxWriter, created by Tom Hanx which is now no longer functional/being supported you will be sorely displeased with this app. While it does have a very snappy animation depicting the keys of the typewriter impacting the “paper” it lacks greatly in the sound design department, in which it lacks the oomf and depth of actual typewriters, and is mostly the reason I even got into these apps in the first place. It is also what I believe what another critical commentator meant by this app “lacking the typewriter feel”. A lack of fonts and non of either being locked to specific typewriter designs I feel also contributes to this. I hope that in the future if this developer intends to still further improve this app, they need to work on improving the sound design as a no.1 priority.

by Aw*****, 2026-07-19

I built a wooden writerdeck docking station for my phone so I could use my phone like a typewriter. The writing experience of typing is very different than that of standard word processing software. The moving text, as your cursor placement is stationary, mimics the flow of putting thoughts directly into words. It’s linear like speaking. I was using the Hanx writer app but it just kept crashing. Then I tried Retrotype. It’s not as realistic as Hanx, nor does it have as many of the typical word processor functions like Hanx (inserting text, auto return without cutting off the word, cursor control by arrow keys). But it is a serious recreation of the essence of the typing experience. And it doesn’t crash continuously. So I have switched to Retrotype. 5/5 stars!!!