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.
i’ve been using the app for about a week, it’s really helped me to journal and just write out my thoughts more often. i love it for in app writing… however i’d definitely add an extra star for a feature that allows more seamless copy/paste of the text without it giving weird breaks in sentences/words when pasting onto a word document. also the print option in the app has a similar issue, all my text runs right to the edge of the page, so the formatting doesn’t quite work when printing through the app, either.
DIY modern typewriter
Cat Wizard II
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!!!
Developer Response
Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoy it :)
Great Little Productivity App for Writers
choitotheworld
I like how the app limits you like a typewriter does (e.g. you can only delete one letter at a time). This prevents the horrific cycle of keyboard vomiting and then mass deletion. Please keep these limits in place! :) My BIGGEST CRITIQUE is that the app does not allow you to change font type, even in premium. I'd love a more typewriter-y font selection.
would love to see a keyboard extension!
ClimbAlpinePath
since hanx writer is not around, I would love to see a keyboard extension! otherwise, great app!
Introducing the Typewriter Collection — three new meticulously designed typewriter models, each with their own unique color palettes:
- Vintage European elegance. 8 palettes from Hunter green to Dusty Rose.
- Playful mid-century charm. 6 pastel palettes including Mint, Lavender, and Butter.
- A bold, industrial classic with exposed ribbon cartridges.
Plus: 12 paper themes, 5 sound packs, and deep customization — all included with a single unlock. No subscriptions, ever.
Version 1.1.7
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Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
Seller
Good Loop Software LLC
Size
28.2 MB
Category
Productivity
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
