# Animal Typing - Lite

> Learn to type faster !

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id925341131](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id925341131)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id925341131`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Corentin Faucher
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (5,086 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.33
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-26
- **First published:** 2014-10-15
- **Size:** 61 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/animal-typing-lite/id925341131)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/animaltyping/](https://sites.google.com/view/animaltyping/)

## Description

Animal Typing Lite is a kid-friendly typing trainer that makes touch typing fun. As you type faster and more accurately, your animal avatar advances—from snail to rabbit to cheetah—guided by animated fingers. It supports virtual and Bluetooth keyboards, and lesson import via iCloud Drive. 

With 28 lessons plus two kid sets, you can switch between multiple users, customize finger zones, and practice dictation as you learn. The app offers multiple layouts (US/UK QWERTY, Dvorak, Colemak, Workman, Qwertz, Azerty) and advanced character practice, making it suitable for all ages and skill levels.

## Rankings

- #26,177 — Overall
- #22 — typing

## Review summary

Users praise Animal Typing - Lite for teaching typing in a fun, kid-friendly way and for encouraging practice. However, the app’s monetization is a frequent complaint: ongoing purchases to continue and unlock content can feel pay-to-play, reducing perceived value. Mixed opinions remain on teaching quality, with some users calling it insufficient. Overall, the core trade-off is learning benefit versus subscription pressure.

### Pros

- Helps improve typing skills and writing.
- Fun and engaging for kids with animal themes and rewards.
- Encourages regular practice and shows progress (e.g., becoming proficient).
- No ads (distraction-free experience).

### Cons

- Requires buying more lessons to continue; ongoing costs and paywalls.
- Content and higher levels can feel gated behind purchases, limiting free access.
- Some reviewers feel the app doesn’t teach well or isn’t worth the price.

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