# Retrotype

> Feels like a real typewriter

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6752917326](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6752917326)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6752917326`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Good Loop Software
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 3.90 / 5 (19 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-05
- **First published:** 2025-09-30
- **Size:** 27 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/retrotype/id6752917326)
- **Website:** [https://retrotype.ink/](https://retrotype.ink/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://retrotype.ink/privacy](https://retrotype.ink/privacy)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #271,493 — Overall

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6752917326)