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✓ ReviewI love it! I used to be a very good typist - all coming back - with one finger!.Version: 1.2.2
✓ HelpBeautiful app! I'd like to know how to return to the main window after sharing a document in ther apps such as Evernote. When I go back to the app it seems to be stuck on the (full page) document, with no button to return to the typewriter screen. Help. I'm using an iPad mini..Version: 1.0.2
✓ Simply awesomeGreat little app. Clunky keys sounds and easy to read pages. It has not crashed on me yet, even during extended use of up to 2 hours. Just don't expect this to have all the fancy formatting and picture stuff. Leave that to MS Word..Version: 1.1.1
✓ Simply Amazing except for one thingI absolutely love this app. I love the different typewriters and sounds. I get easily distracted by fonts and doohickeys on things like Google Docs or Microsoft Word, so this is an amazing alternative to those. Pros: - Streamlined, no unnecessary bells and whistles - Awesome sounds - Great different typewriters - Keyboard extension to use in other apps - Bluetooth keyboard can connect - Works on iOS 9.0! (Also up to iOS 14) other apps like docs dont work on my old iPad, which is my primary composing machine Cons/bugs: - Can’t save to cloud to edit on other devices - On iPhone and iPod Touch, the keyboard extension works great, but on iPad, it is really messed up, it’s super high up like halfway up the screen and there’s just gray below it - No MacOS app Developers, I hope you’ll consider making a cloud and fixing the iPad keyboard extension, because I really like using the typewriter keyboard on my iPhone and would also love to on my iPad. (.Version: 1.2.2
✓ Simple, but powerful.This app has avoided the trap many great apps have fallen into (including greats like Evernote) of bloating into doing too much rather than staying clean and simple at its core purpose. Hanx Writer provides an uncannily realistic typewriter experience for those looking to pound out words in an uncluttered environment while accompanied acoustically by the sound of clicking typewriter keys. Those, like myself, who learned to type on an actual typewriter will quickly remember the positives of less distraction when writing. As far as one reviewer who complained about not exporting text, I was able to easily export to Notebook and many other apps that accept .PDF documents. Easy Peasy, just like Hanx Writer..Version: 1.2.2
✓ This is Tom Hanks = the actor softwareJust thought I'd let you all know. I hope they will add the daisy wheel which was the electronic typewriter that was in use in the mid 1990's..Version: 1.2.2
✓ I can't stop writing, I now miss the sound of a typewriter typing this..A great app, we'll worth it just for being able to save to a PDF. Only thing that is missing is the occasional jam of the letters.....Version: 1.0.2
✓ Simple and beautifulI was really surprised to find out the story behind this and I absolutely love the app. It's the details that set it apart like when you rotate the screen the keyboard disappears leaving you just the pages to read. It would be nice to have prefs for adjusting the levels of sounds as I found the keys too loud compared to the "ding" sound, but that is nit picking. I can absolutely see myself using this as a note taker. It's a joy to use.Version: 1.0.2
✓ It's a blast and better on a Mac!I'm using it on Mac Mini M1. LIke it much more than using it on my iPad. Who wouldn't like typing more on a Mac than an iPad?.Version: 1.2.2
✓ Almost There!Dear Developers, I love this app, and use it at school when my teacher tells me to write up an essay or something else. Please continue to make this app better and the like. But every app has its downsides. I would like it if there was no premium. Its quite annoying that you have to go into a bunch of procedures just to write multiple essays. You can keep premium THERE, but please take it off writing multiple essays. Or give me a hack to write different essays. Another thing that could change is that you can have it portrait? Portrait is easier to write with quickly. (Because, you know. You use your thumbs?) This is for iPad. Make these small changes, I assure you, god will take a look at this app and be like "Ooh. What is this.” *he downloads it and starts playing around with it* “dis be da best app ever!” I freaking love this app. Thank you for making it <3 Regards, Mollythedawg4.Version: 1.2.2
✓ Kill microsoft word, buy thisHello how are you clever programmers? this is the best ever word processor. i love this typewriter. great beauty i can not express my emotions more than this for an objective C creature. i bought it in less than one minutes i started typing with it. one enhancement suggestion. i have other languages and emoji fonts. if you can add those functions to it for next versiin it will be perfect. and the next is spell checking. kill microsoft word. make this the alternative for ms word. and it is much better. Moses Levitan i have already posted a message for this word processor on my facebook .. ..Version: 1.0.2
✓ Very goodI used to have a manual type writer. This app feels close to the experience of using an actual type writer. One problem is that the app still has an in-app 'purchase' option if you have re-installed the app. Although re-purchasing isn't necessary it is potentially confusing..Version: 1.0.3
✓ Love it love it love itBeautiful! A bit expensive the extension that allows you to create multiple documents, but hey.. It is worth it. Love it.Version: 1.0.2
✓ Nice App - Def a worthwhile download/purchaseI downloaded this app about two weeks ago. I am finding it enjoyable to use and a pleasant change from the normal word processing apps. The typewriter "sounds" are soothing a way I never expected. I learnt to type on an old "Remington Rand Model 5", a machine which I used to type most of my university papers as an undergrad. For me at least the sounds add a tactile element to the typing and composition process which I had missed up until now. I have also purchased the other models available in the App so I guess I have put my money where my mouth is on the question. It isn't a very 'fancy' word processing program but if you need that typing environment to get ideas down on paper (you can edit them in 'post') I definitely recommend this app. The only change/addition I would make would be to allow double spacing..Version: 1.2.2
✓ It goes on to different pagesThe app is awesome but every day I Yours it the same words go on to the next page please please fix it for me because that is all I want to do..Version: 1.2.2
✓ Good way to trick peopleI like it because I use it to make tracks for my children and sometimes there horror tracks.Version: 1.2.2
✓ Simply brilliantThis is such a great app. I treasure it now for my daily writing. The visual and audio effects of using a typewriter are great for inspiration and imagination. There’s just something very satisfying about it. I highly recommend!.Version: 1.2.2
✓ Pretty coolPretty neat old school. Brings back memories!!!!.Version: 1.0.2
✓ The caps button/putting the indicator near a wordI got this app because of an article, and my love for typewriters (Polaroids and fountain pens, that kind of stuff.) But because I am a young age, I am not a usual writer on my typewriters, so writing quickly using a phone is more of what I use nowadays. The Caps Lock button is too slow. It only hits after I have nearly made half a word and honestly it would be cool if there was a type of autocorrect. I know it may take away from using a retro type app, it would definitely be more user friendly since it’s generally the sounds that drew people in (me in too haha). Also, it would be cool if it was at a birds eye view. Be able to see the whole page since you can see the whole typewriter. If people have trouble seeing the words you could add a font size + or -. But birds eye view would be great! Also, (I know, there is a lot of things) when I try to bring my indicator up to erase or add a word, the page bounces around on the screen and I can’t get it in the right place. Anyways, there’s my input on that, but overall I absolutely love this idea!! Sharon.Version: 1.2.2
✓ Cool tool, a few bugs.A great tool, I use it all the time. I really love it and it drives my wife crazy with the noises. It does crash occassionally, but nothing is lost. It would be nice to be able to export as a word document for quicker editing, but for now I’ll keep using it as it..Version: 1.2.2
✓ Type writerThis app is really good , I can finally complete my work. I hVe always wanted a type writer , but can not afford one..Version: 1.0.3
✓ Brilliant!I love this app, my first writing experience was on a typewriter and this comes really close to the feeling of using one again, thanks!.Version: 1.2.2
✓ Beautiful Distraction Free ApplicationThis is a beautiful example of a distraction free writing application and oh boy does it work very well. The well rounded design of the keyboard along with realistic sound effects and animations brings as close of a feel of a typewriter to the iPad. I would highly recommend this application to iPad/ iPad Pro users to really utilise the real estate of the screen. If i were to be critical of the application I would like to see an update to it as I noticed the last was over 3 years ago so some bugs have been turning up. Most noticeably once every now and then it will crash out thankfully it doesn’t loose your work in the process. Secondly lessen the bell when your coming close to a page line after a while that can be quite annoying, don’t get me wrong I get your trying to be as close to a typewriter as possible however it’s still an iPad. Other then that the application is golden and a real benefit to serious writers..Version: 1.2.2
✓ Thank you SirI can still see the light coming through the tall windows of the typing classroom. I can still smell the faint mustiness of that old room and l most certainly can still hear Mrs. Smiley (yes, that was really her name—and she’s not an emoji) asking us to take out our typing books and start typing. There were only a couple of IBM Selectrics because they were expensive and in very short supply. So only those who were at the top of the class got to choose the Selectric, if they so desired. Even though I had the opportunity a few times for the choice of the Selectric, I MUCH preferred the “shook shook” and the “clock clock” of the old Coronas and Royals that filled rest of the tables. When my husband and I saw the journalism piece on Sunday Morning, we were just extremely fascinated by your beautiful collection, and maybe even a little inspired to start one of our own. For now, we will relish in the use of the Hanx Writer. Thank you for bringing back a sweet glimmer of the past. Those surely were the good old days and you sir, gave us a little of that back in the Hanx Writer. Blogging, journaling and finally getting around to writing a book will be far more enjoyable now. Thank you sir. This is brilliant and we are both absolutely loving the app. With warmest regards, The Bartletts Mobile, Alabama.Version: 1.2.2
✓ Eek!It’s currently downloading on my phone (iPhone 5) I’m really excited to use this app! I already have a real typewriter, but I’m looking for another one that I can sit down with. (Impossible with a real typewriter) the reviews on this are mixed, so I’m not quite sure what to expect! 😃 hope it’s good!.Version: 1.2.2
✓ Crashy and other fun thingsYeah this used to work really well but now it crashes on a pretty regular schedule, just closes down without warning for no reason, and if you want to go back to a previous page to edit something, you’re better off just having bad writing because it does not want you to go back. It fights and struggles and kicks and screams and rebels against your ideas of revision and if you do get back to the previous page then yeah, it just crashes, to show you who’s boss. I’m one crash away from just exporting everything to a working app so I can enjoy the writing process, but let it be known I used to really love writing on this app in lieu of an actual typewriter..Version: 1.2.2
✓ Mostly goodAs a typewriter app this is extremely good. The keyboard tends to be a little laggy even on an iPad Pro. This doesn’t detract from the overall experience however. For focussed writing this is ideal. There are a few areas for improvement, and perhaps the most useful of these would be the ability to copy the text from an entire document so you can use it elsewhere. The app supports export as a PDF. You can copy single pages. There doesn’t seem to be a caps lock on the keyboard you can use in other apps. It seems to indicate that caps lock is on, but typing is in lower case. For distraction free focussed writing I’d highly recommend this. A little bit of extra functionality for text wrangling would make it one of the best writing applications out there..Version: 1.2.2
✓ There's little bad to sayIf, like me, you're a typewriter fanatic, you won't regret buying this app and all the optional machines. One gripe: when using Hanx Writer as a third-party keyboard, you have to cycle through all your Hanx keyboards to change back to, say, the regular iOS keyboard. Most keyboards let you hold the globe key down to select another keyboard, or you can repeatedly press the globe to cycle through your keyboards. Hanx Writer only allows the latter, and you can't cycle iOS -> Hanx -> iOS. You must cycle through all the Hanx writers, with no way to select the ones you want to use as a third-party keyboard. Personally I like the Selectric, but since I bought the whole collection, I spend lots of time cycling. Please add a way to turn off, or to select, which typewriters are to be used as 3rd party extensions, otherwise Hanx Writer is only rrally useable as a standalone app. Normally that would be fine, but it seems PDF is the only option for exporting results. So, I docked a start. at any rate, Thanx Hanx!.Version: 1.2.2
✓ Love the sounds, but...• the size of the keys are an issue for me, could they be bigger? • the delay for the uppercase is too long, and most if the time the second letter is the one capitalized • a shame that I can only export it as a PDF! ** PLEASE allow to cut-and-paste, even if losing the typewriter font style. • when selecting the keyboard, I’d like to see the name of the keyboard I’m selecting not the developer’s URL.Version: 1.2.2
✓ Except for printing....Great alternative to owning a typewriterI really enjoy typing on Hanx writer. I like everything that has been done here with only one complaint. There is no option to make the font small enough to mimic an actual typed page when printed on paper. It seems to me the font is always too big. I think you could almost pull off a printed page and someone may think it’s from a real typewriter. That is what I really want.Version: 1.2.2
✓ My best AppAs a diarist and blogger, I write something every day. For years I was trying to find a writing app that was simple, and great to use. The Hanx Writer is in my opinion, unbeatable. When I’m working away from home, say in a cafe, I always turn the sound up a little so those around me can here the vintage sounds of a typewriter. That in itself has induced some very interesting conversations..Version: 1.2.2
✓ Oh myI love it.❤️ it would be cool if you could change the size of the letters.Version: 1.2.2
✓ Great for LettersI thought this app was brilliant for letters easy to use with the bonus of being able to purchase other type faces does what it says on the tin as I said in my opinion brilliant.Version: 1.2.2
✓ Works best with an external keyboardThis app is best utilised when using an external keyboard, preferably a mechanical keyboard to get close to the typing experience of a real type writer. Without the physical keyboard this app feels gimmicky. With the physical keyboard, it actually feels like a very good but simple writing tool..Version: 1.2.2
✓ My opinion to the appIt helped me with my homework and there was no problem writing. You should download the app and then rate it what you think about it🇬🇧😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃🤓😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎.Version: 1.2.2
✓ 2 IdeasI really enjoy the Hanx writer, and it has made me start looking for a standalone typewriter of my own. Needless to say, I am typing this review on my Hanx Writer keyboard! I love the alternate keyboard option for my other apps, but I would really like to see the type font show up in my texts and emails - I gather that Apple doesn't allow this but they should. The only way I can get the type font to show is to share the document to a message or email and tgen it shows up as a PDF. Another feature I would love to see is the ability to type the telephone numbers you are calling using the Hanx Writer. Call it the Hanx Writer Steampunk Dialer. Retro future cool. A Hermes 2000 and the idea's yours! 😊.Version: 1.2.2
✓ Love itI know this is asking too much - but a margins adjustment would be fantastic. or am I missing something?.Version: 1.2.2
✓ Love thisI remember typewriters. I love this. I wish you could wind the paper using the knob, and not the iPad keyboard, and it made that sound. I remember the sound it made! But hey. This is a real gift. Thank you Tom Hanks..Version: 1.0.2
✓ CrashCrash, ahhh. I love this app 90% and am infuriated the remainder. It all goes wrong at the point of high flowing creativity and in the zone, going with the flow , magic , nostalgia, its all happening, then; Crash, the keyboard is doing something weird and my work is lost. Lots of work; gone! A bug fix needs buggering off! Annoying because this App is adorable x.Version: 1.2.2
✓ A More Complete Typing ExperienceWith my Zagg keyboard case and Hanx Writer, I'm in typing heaven. I can see the typebars striking the page and hear the sound of the mechanism. It has a neat look and feel that inspires one to write. I also like the options that can make it a modern or more purist experience with things like delete or strikeout. Hanx Prime Select good font with some dissolved letters snappy key sound thok thok space bar rattly return Hanx 707 thick smeared font snippy key sound soft space zippy return Golden Touch faded font shook shook key sound slicing space zip chunk return ribbity newline sounds feel laggy because they can overlap Del Sol bold eccentric font snippy key sound thok spacebar rattling newline double action return sound clunky backspace Electrix clear font classic clacking electric sound (almost wish it had a HUM option) resonant space smooth winding return snippy newline hissy backspace Matterhorn clear slightly uneven font choppy key sound thok spacebar rattly newline plastic toy look.Version: 1.2.2
✓ A writer’s grottoI love this app so much, I always wanted a typewriter but I move around often and need to economize on space so I was in ecstasy when I saw this app. What makes it different from pages or word is that this app really makes you think. It is not the best for people that want fast efficiency the reason being that the keys don’t go at the same speed as a you are used to and if you make a mistake it is a pain to delete a whole word (you can’t just hold the delete key) but that is why I like it so much because you it tries to put you in a meditative state and it makes it all the more fun to here the keys typing. The on Y problem that I have dealt with is that it doesn’t work well outside of the app. It often lags or will just disappear completely. But I highly recommend it to people who want to be old school yet refuse to give up digital technology Also, is it possible that you guys can add the typewriter noise when you add it to the third party keyboard? I prefer to have a real keyboard because the on-screen keyboard takes up half the screen and I would constantly have to move the page to see the top of the page -Nikolai.Version: 1.2.2
✓ Overall nice, has some limitations.While the Hanx typewriter does do what it says and provides real typewriter noises and even can be incorporated to replace your normal keyboard, there are some standard functions that are more difficult to use. For example, caps lock and holding down backspace are difficult to achieve and grammatically, spellcheck is disabled - likewise, you have to manually enter the first character you type with capitalization as the app does not do this for you. In the event that these changes are made, I would absolutely call this a perfect app and a very enjoyable one, too..Version: 1.2.2
✓ True fact: this was all written in this glorious applicationThis typewriter has some pretty fancy pantsy feature, make all your friends jelly with the new sounds and ultra realistic typeface in stunning 1080-billion-p with a silky smooth 60 frames-per-millisecond. Utilising the iPads next-gen ram with an ultra fast speed of 3.6 tera-hertz. Plus this typewriter is not like modern keyboard, it renders in realtime all the gears behind the actual keyboard making ultra-realistic key-jam physics. So prepare your pants for this faeces generating, heart warming app that will truly make your day like no other.Version: 1.0.2
✓ The Most Exciting App -Ever!If you're a writer, then this is the app for you. It makes typing into a tactile experience once again. Highly recommended.Version: 1.0.2
✓ Tip 1 for using Hanx Writer more efficiently:)First of all thank you Tom Hanks, keeping that authorship integrity /nostalgia while writing modernizes you didn’t have to:) and ok onto this first tip: When trying to access text above Problem: when you click on a word/sentence you want to edit Hanx writer isn’t super accurate often jumping ahead or behind disrupting the view with the little typewriter icon or keyboard Solution: Just tap and hold the word you want to go to.Version: 1.2.2
✓ Thanks Tom HanksThis brings back so many memories of writing on my mothers old typewriter. In this world of electronics I had forgotten how warm an experience it is to write on a clanky machine. This is an app that gives me the writing equivalent to listening to music on vinyl. I can't imagine writing being enjoyable on anything else again (except maybe the real thing ;P). So thank you Tom. Yours in gratitude, Roger..Version: 1.0.2
✓ Nostalgic AppLove the quirky feel of an old fashioned typewriter, actually having to be precise and not use predictive text is really cool. Bit expensive to upgrade.......Version: 1.0.2
✓ Back to basicsI have wanted to write several books on subjects that are near to me although have trouble reading my own writing at times. I purchased a typewriter as I love the sound and the nostalgic feel it brings to the literary process. Not the easiest thing to carry around in this day and age. Enter the Hanks Writer. This is an absolute game changer and has opened up my world of writing. It has allowed me to hear the sounds associated with the typing on the keys which become a type of white noise and keeps me focused on my subject matter. LOVE THIS PROGRAM!!.Version: 1.2.2
✓ Great updateA great update for this app. New keyboards and fixes many issues. Works like a charm. Love it. Would love to see an update to this..Version: 1.2.2
✓ Creative processThis is a wonderful app that makes me want to write..Version: 1.2.2
✓ It’s fine for my story’s but it can glitchMy story writing is fine and I love being able to access this app and use it to type as they would of done ages ago. I think this app is great which is why I have it four stars. However, I knocked off one star because it keeps putting it on a list of different types of the letter that I picked. So I have to type as quickly as possible - which can get tiring. Thanks for others advice. It still does its job and works well and I think it works nicely with my typing. I am proud to have the opportunity to have this app!😊.Version: 1.2.2
✓ Greatest app everI was browsing on the internet when I saw that Tom Hanks had made an app. A loyal fan I decided I would download it. In the last two days I have processed over 19000 words on my iPad. This app brings a fun sense into writing. I have been born into a generation where the typewriter never existed but I have always been fascinated by older technology's. I could not put it down. I have been writing no stop. It has been the most used app I've ever downloaded off the AppStore. The clarity and well designed features of this app make it one of the best word processing apps I've ever seen and also one of the greatest apps I've ever seen. I would like to thank Tom Hanks for putting the fun back into writing. I have always admired your movies and now I admire your app. I feel that this app really brings forth the what it was like to use a typewriter . If there where to be a some minor but fixes I think I may never go back to using any other word processing document ever again. Again I thank you Tom Hanks for doing this..Version: 1.0.2
✓ AmazingThis is the first time I have used a typewriter. This is a very surreal experience and I highly recommend you try this new app. Hanx Writer is an awesome app that embraces the spirit of the art of the typewriter. It encapsulates the authenticity of typing on a real typewriter. The sounds are highly realistic, and along with the beautiful layout of the app, you are transported into another dimension. Whilst typing, you will taken back to those nostalgic days, where you are sitting in the living room, on a hot, stuffy day, with a fan making a futile effort to relive you of your suffering. The sun hangs lazily over the town, basking it in a warm, orange glow. Sunset is coming, and you are typing away, shook shook..Version: 1.0.2
✓ Nice but could be a touch betterI purchased the Gold Touch typewriter which is nice, 2.50 but its nothing major i suppose even too a poor guy, however, unfortunately i got the 89p upgrade ability too use the typewriter as a permanent keyboard and whilst it works (after full access 👀) you cant write and listen too music at the same time ? Press a key and the music stops, obviously i understand why for the key noise effect. Yet, you can do it on the actual Hanx Writer app it doesn't seem too effect it, the key noise just play over the music ? Any way that could be fixed 😌 other than that brilliant app nice for when im out away from my typewriter at home.Version: 1.2.2
✓ Pretty good but won’t export whole page from iPad Pro 12Like this. Like this a lot. Pair this up with a retro keyboard…wow! Been using it for 9 years and it’s been a journey, almost lost some work as apples iOS update made it un workable BUT the developers fixed it and it’s back again. However I notice now that if export a file from my big iPad it will only export 2/3 of the page. The full page exports well from my older, smaller iPad. This is a real issue. Please could these lovely developers come to our rescue once more. Thanks J.Version: 1.2.2
✓ My favourite writing experience..but now crashesI love this app so much and really wish it was available for my MacBook as well. The only preventing rating a 5 star is the recent crashes. Other than that, I would high recommend the full version..Version: 1.2.2
✓ WonderfulNothing compares to typing on a typewriter - but this comes pretty close! Brilliant app thank you Hanx!.Version: 1.2.2
✓ The best typewriting app out thereI’ve been using this app since 2015, I love how simple, beautifully designed and great user function 👌🏼 thanks team.Version: 1.2.2
✓ Pretty Good (with some bugs)I think this is a fairly decent writing app. The novelty of it resembling an actual typewriter can be fun and immersive at times. There are a few issues I’ve found, particularly with it crashing after I attempt to copy and paste large chunks (about 25 words or more) of text. Also, it doesn’t seem to keep track of when you change fonts and typewriters. For example, if you purchase the upgrade (presented as another typewriter) that allows you to utilize different font styles and then change the typewriter to any other type, and then click anything on the side menu (that displays Reader Mode, My Documents, etc.) and then return to your document, it will automatically default to the font style that goes with the current typewriter instead of the font you were originally using. You then have to choose the typewriter that allows you to change fonts, change the font, and then change the typewriter again. Another issue is that scrolling (pressing and holding on the screen to scrub through the document) is overly sensitive and fast, making it difficult to pinpoint the cursor at a specific spot on the page. These are just some minor issues I’ve found. Overall, I think it’s an okay app that could be great with the right bit of tuning..Version: 1.2.2
✓ Typerific!I cannot possibly afford a real typewriter. Especially the vintage kind that I love. I just resigned myself to the fact that I will never own one but along came the Hanx writer. This app has given me the typewriter feel without the big cost outlay. I love clicking away on my iPad, writing my little stories, my story idea's and generally just anything that comes to my mind. Thank you Tom Hanks and crew, this app is terrific, well worth the few dollars it cost..Version: 1.0.2
✓ I love itI thought about buying an old typewriter but thought where would I get the ribbins and ink. Plus changing ribbons and inky hands and the space they take up is to much for me. I Saw a documentary about people who still swear buy the old typewriter and Tom Hanks was in it. I came across this app while looking for a word processor app that was actually easy to use. This is more than a word processor. This is addicting ! It brings us back to another era. The look and the sounds of the old fashioned typewriter. I love it. Makes you want to write just to hear the bell at the end of the sentence. Thanks Tom ! Artist William Holman.Version: 1.2.2
✓ Almost exactly what I wantFive rather than four stars because it is such a joy to use. It’s obviously been made with love and care. It’s not perfect however: I would really like to be able to organise documents, have folders and subfolders, if it did I would never use any other writing app..Version: 1.2.2
✓ Great app, but there are a lot of paywallsSo it’s a great app, but you can only make one document unless you pay, which is annoying. Other then that it’s great, and the features are quite accurate to a real typewriter.Version: 1.2.2
✓ Great but needs to export as textOf course I was bound to love Tom Hanks's app and I do. I love the sound, the variety of typewriters, and with my bluetooth keyboard, I really feel like I'm writing on a typewriter (just without having to press the keys as hard). However, I support other reviewers when I say that it really needs to ability to export the typing as text, not just PDF. I could see myself using this a lot, if only this option were available. Now I don't feel I can do any 'real' writing because I run the risk of not being able to use it. For now, I can see myself tapping away a little for fun, or creating short snippets that look cool in the typewriter font. Please, add the text export option and this app would be perfect..Version: 1.0.2
✓ Cute and cuddlyLike a slap in the face with a velvet sponge. This app lands on our desks with a resounding click clack ticky tack. Strangely amusing and inspriring at the same time. I've already started writing my next novel. Had a hard time explaining what a type-writer was to the kids, though .... Pricing a bit steep for the extras. A two dollar app would have been more appropriate..Version: 1.0.2
✓ Amazing game!It’s very fun and I always wanted a typewriter! It’s just that when your trying to capitalize letters the button is pretty slow and when I’m trying to erase or something the thing just goes all over the paper and it pretty difficult to right sometimes but overall this game is so good! I can make story’s, right notes, and this helps me with my homework sometimes too! It’s a awesome place to keep important stuff like a diary! I would give this a 4-5 but I just can’t do that since this game is amazing, and I want other people to get this too to see that this is even better than a real typewriter..Version: 1.2.2
✓ The Typewriter Experience without the mess!I don't usually write app reviews but in this case I had to make an exception! I absolutely love this app. I love the idea of typing stories on a typewriter but not the need to change ink ribbons and purchase paper so this app was the perfect solution. It offers the experience of a typewriter without the need for paper and ink ribbons. I used to spend hours on it writing stories. When Apple upgraded into iOS 10, the app stopped working correctly and it broke my heart. The latest update has fixed all the bugs and made the app even BETTER in my opinion. I love the new typewriters they've added. Also, having the ability to use bold, italic and underlined fonts, along with different font types is awesome. Keep up the great work!.Version: 1.2.2
✓ Brilliant App!This app has so much potential. I love writing with it and I love the sounds when I'm typing. Needs a couple of IMPROVEMENTS - definitely needs an option to turn on predictive text (writing speed is hindered presently). Secondly - Needs an option to be able to save the page to your camera roll. (I write typography quotes). Thirdly, you should introduce different coloured backgrounds to write on rather than just white paper. Or allow to import pictures or textures that we can write on. It would also be bonus if there were more colours to choose from with the text..Version: 1.1
✓ Great for writer's blockThis is such a great app. I have used previous typewriting apps but none have had this level of detail or care. It is great for writer's block as the sights and sounds act as a sign of encouragement to keep going. I guess that's why so many great works were written on typewriters. I hope they have many more updates to come. My personal preference would be for the option to use the cockroach typewriter from Naked Lunch..Version: 1.0.2
✓ Love flaws and all!Love the sound and not bad really at all. Can’t wait to get a real one. Thanks Tom Hanks. Inspirational!!!.Version: 1.2.2
✓ Good app, has some issuesGenerally a good app, I wouldn’t add any more big features. Keep it simple as it is. Bug: Issues with Bluetooth keyboard, the on-screen keyboard doesn’t always minimise but the paper shifts down and you can’t see what’s being typed. Bug: Random changes to ink/ribbon colour when moving around the document, maybe an issue with Bluetooth keyboard cursor keys or I’m accidentally pressing a key combination? Feature request: A way to sort/organise documents or at least sort them alphabetically. Perhaps folders? And WHY can’t I delete the “greetings!” And “Welcome Back!” documents without them reappearing? - I’ve read them, I have no need to keep them. I HATE that kind of feature, if I delete it then it should be deleted. If you insist on keeping the documents permanently then create folders and shove them in a welcome or help folder out of the way, especially since we can’t currently sort the order of documents!.Version: 1.2.2
✓ Best Writing app everThis app is the best app that I have ever used for writing. It gives a different experience from the usual on screen keyboard. I recommend this app.Version: 1.0.2
✓ Thank youAbsolutely fantastic Mr Hanks, you have every hipster's thanks. Perhaps I can convince nzqa to let me use it to write my film essay, which ironic as it's about Saving Private Ryan..Version: 1.0.2
✓ I love this so muchI'm a modern person. Grew up with phones, computers and keyboards. But I've always love old fashion stuff, and secretly always wished to own a type writer. Currently, I don't mind if that wish never comes true, as the only thing this app lacks is the feel of pressing the keys on a type writer, besides that, it's truly perfect. Since getting this about 2 days ago, I began writing a story idea I had months ago, but couldn't get anywhere with. That story is now 4 pages and nearly 2000 words long, and I've never been prouder of a story. I guess what I'm trying to say, is that because of this app, my muse has sky-rocketed. Typing without it just doesn't sound write. I recommend for anyone and everyone to get thing. Brilliant app..Version: 1.0.3
✓ Utterly fabulousDon’t listen to those bosos the only problem with it is that you can’t see the page sometimes but it will be updated. Really fun getting a real typewriter soon.Version: 1.2.2
✓ I love this appHello my name is Luca De Lullo I love this app made by Tom Hanks because, it is a great way to remember how in the olden days people use to type!!!!!!!!!!! It is also has a great look and the ability to change typewriters around is pretty cool u got to admit it. I think that if there are more great apps like this then it will be a lot more fun to write!!! I hope you admire my words and that I would like to see more apps like this (: Sincerely Luca De Lullo.Version: 1.0.2
✓ I’d buy it if it didn’t crash every few minutesLove this app. Complete immersion in the experience of writing … until it crashes. Which it does every few minutes. Totally derails the immersion. Please fix - it’s otherwise a great app that I would buy..Version: 1.2.2
✓ CrashesEvery 20 minutes or so it crashes... fix that and itll be jussstttt fineee :).Version: 1.2.2
✓ AmazingA lot of people in the reviews are saying, that, although a brilliant app, it isn't to be used as a serious word processor, but I disagree. I think, with a little more patience, it is a perfect app to use. Using apps like Pages and Microsoft get really really boring and monotonous after about five minutes. This does not get boring, I'm getting annoyed typing this review, just because it's not the Hanx writer. Anyway, it is a must have app, and everyone should get it. The Writers a Block pack is absolutely worth getting..Version: 1.0.2
✓ Love this appIt feels, sounds, and looks like a typewriter and it’s much cheaper than buying one. it took me a while to get into the groove of it but after I noticed that it made me sit down more TO write (that very hard initial step) I paid for the pro version. I use an ipad mini and a logitech bluetooth keyboard; works great..Version: 1.2.2
✓ Great app, real funHowever, I have one issue. when i choose this keyboard on a third party app, theres no sound :( I want the click-clack and the ding-dongs! Please does anyone know how :(((.Version: 1.2.2
✓ Simple and elegantI still use my little underwood 4 (portable) and this is the closest to a real typewriter I have found. The main benefit is that I don't have to re-ink old ribbons..Version: 1.0.2
✓ A great AppI love the app. Takes me back 60 years when I learned to type on an old Olivetti manual typewriter. Those were the days of solid long-lasting equipment when mistakes had to be carefully rubbed out or corrected with white-out. So we typed with care and precision..Version: 1.2.2
✓ It’s greatI think that it’s super good and I think that you will love it to!😁😁.Version: 1.2.2
✓ GreatThis is a great app. It feels just like the real thing! If I may make a few very humble suggestions, I would suggest compatibility with Google Drive, and, perhaps more importantly, Bold and Italic text. Well done!.Version: 1.0.2
✓ Have to stop using Hanx Writer after 3 years :-(I am so sad that I have to stop using Hanx Writer for my professional writing after three years (2 screenplays, one book, numerous poems and writings) because the cut and paste fuctions closed down the app. It just started this about 6 months ago. I made due without pasting from outside apps and just retyped but today, I cut from within the Hanx app and lost a big chunk of writing when I pasted and it closed the app down. I’m SOOOOOOO sad because I love the app. If you fix it will you please let me know? Still have 4 stars for the love and I hope to be back. (I did try changing typewriters and I think it allows you to cut and paste on the SAME PAGE but not throughout the document. Thank you..Version: 1.2.2
✓ Very satisfying! Keyboard extension a bit too smallVery fun to use, love the extension to the iPhone keyboard, but it could do to be bigger as it's very hard to type!.Version: 1.2.2
✓ Love this app, but cannot restore purchases.I purchased the Signature collection and keyboard extension for my iPhone. However the purchases do not transfer, the progress bar will spin, and nothing happens. I almost bought the collection again because of my love for this application but I had to stop myself. I would thoroughly appreciate the ability to restore the ten dollar purchase so I could use this sweet new Bluetooth typewriter keyboard that I purchased to use this app with. I would have no problem changing my review to a five star if this gets fixed. Thanks in advance..Version: 1.2.2
✓ Great app, but for old iPads or old iPhones not greatSo I got this app on my old iPad around 1 and a half ago, it’s around 6 or more years old, the app still worked but was slow and often would buffer, it may be my iPad but still thought to mention, anyway I got it on my phone, it’s the iPhone 11, it’s great the app is works great.Version: 1.2.2
✓ AmazingThis is a great app and really useful, but is this really by Tom Hanks? Honestly? I mean, I’m believing it is, but I just don’t know. Anyway, great app!.Version: 1.2.2
✓ Used to Be Perfect for Me and I Miss ItI’ve had Hanx Writer for a number of years. Love the sound of the typewriters, love the look on the page, love the variety of machines available when you spend the extra money to buy the signature collection... as I did. Then, nine months ago, when I got a new iPad , the signature collection didn’t show up. Hitcents wouldn’t just replace it for me, wouldn’t give me my money back so I could buy it again. They said it would restore when their new version came out in early winter. No new version so that didn’t happen. I wrote to Hitcents again several weeks ago, appending our conversation of the last nine months. It took weeks before I got a response which ignored all of the correspondence, tried to shove the problem back to Apple (who said it had nothing to do with them 9 months ago). I wrote again two weeks ago. So far no response. Come on HitCents. Tom Hanks name is behind this and it was a wonderful app. Don’t drop the ball now! Make this right for your loyal and paying customers. UPDATE: HitCents came through and solved my problem. Big shout out to Abby and the unknown others who thought outside the proverbial box and made this customer happy again..Version: 1.2.2
✓ Bluetooth Keyboard ExtensionTyping on a virtual keyboard is surprisingly enjoyable. I do want to warn however that the $1 extension to use the Typewriter keyboard in other apps, while it works, does NOT make the typewriter sounds if you are using a Bluetooth Keyboard. Also depending on your i-devices processor, there's quite a delay in using the on screen keyboard. On my phone, the delay makes the app nearly useless, but a bluetooth keyboard seems to work much more smoothly. There's significantly less of a delay with the on screen keyboard with an iPad Pro. Hopefully those notes will help potential downloaders and in-app purchasers..Version: 1.2.2
✓ Amazing appWell designed, love the third party option.Version: 1.1
✓ BrilliantGreat app. So simple but very effective! Love the big type writer keys. Even I can spell my words..Version: 1.2.2
✓ Bugs that need fixingI love the sounds and how it looks, its very satisfying, but it’s very picky as to when it will work… Most of the time it will not put the paper up so I can see what I’m typing, and have also had a crash already… Please fix so I can keep using!! <3.Version: 1.2.2
✓ Simple and elegantIf you are looking for a simple typewriter style app that creates pdf letters you can email or save in notes this is perfect. I have noticed in other reviews that people have given less stars because of what the app does but if its not what you are looking for then of course you will be disappointed but it does everything it says in the description. I like that there is an option to buy other styles of typewriter if you want for fun but if like me you don’t wish to it doesnt bug you to buy them like some apps with pop ups etc. You can only create one document at a time but with multiple pages and the option to share it thats all I need so for me the app is perfect. Once i have shared/saved it i can just delete it to make another document. I really like this app and cannot belive how lucky i was to just find it out of the blue when searching for word games because it picked up on “word” and suggested this. Thank you creator for making such a simple but awesome app that i will have fun using again and again at home and at work..Version: 1.2.2
✓ CoolThere’s still some bugs that I am experiencing, first, sometimes in the app it freezes, and second sometimes the keyboard plugin stops working. But other than that, it’s pretty awesome. I’ve always waited for an app like this, since the real deals are very expensive. 👍👍.Version: 1.2.2
✓ I love itThis is fabulous, very easy to use brilliant.Version: 1.2.2
✓ Good for drafting ideas.I like this application. The writing experience is rewarding and conducive for thinking and creating ideas. In future updates, I would love to be able to export the writing to plain text or similar formats in the future so that I can paste my writing into my note application for future uses..Version: 1.2.2
✓ Pretty amazing appI really like this app. As a novelist who majority of my work is on typewriter it works amazing and does the job with what it has. Only problem is that it crashes. My work is saved but it does get a bit annoying but apart from that an amazing app and I use it everyday!.Version: 1.2.2
✓ Beautiful appI love this app, it serves little practical purpose that can't be achieved elsewhere but it's beautifully designed and the look and sounds of manual typewriters make ordinary note taking much more fun..Version: 1.2.2
✓ Get app with an annoying problemHanx Writer is a fantastic app however it does suffer from a very annoying problem. Why can you not export into another app in plain text? All exports are in PDF which is useless to be honest. I just want to use Hanx Writer to bash out my typing, then select and copy all text to another app to email and such. You have to highlight the test in each page and copy and paste manually. Time consuming and a pain. A one button copy and paste, whole document would be more productive. Come on Hanx Writer, get this enabled and make this a killer app?.Version: 1.2.2
✓ LipsinkThis is the bomb! Esp if you enjoy writing. Click the icon and your work is displayed where you left off. No going back and forth trying to find where ya saved it to. I ain't bought the pro-bomb cos so far this is all I need for now just to capture my thoughts when I feel like it..Version: 1.0.2
✓ Brilliant!!!You can almost smell the ribbon ink when you start typing!! This is great. Bravo Mr Hanks. Bravo!.Version: 1.0.2
✓ Inspiring.Tom Hanks is a genius. Enough said..Version: 1.0.2
✓ Yay for the return of clunky keysAbsolutely fantastic and magical! This app just brought me inconceivable (<----I keep using this word but I know what it means) happiness and an urge to watch His Girl Friday..Version: 1.1.1
✓ RelaxingGreat for people with anxiety. I love hearing the sounds as I type and it not only gets me in the zone while writing but also tempers my anxiety. The result is beautiful. I love old typewriter text. The only problem is that it seems to crash every now and again. Saves my data, thank God. But is a little annoying. # I should note that I’m using an attached keyboard. I don’t know what it’s like for those typing with their fingers..Version: 1.2.2
✓ Truly lovelyIt helps my anxiety by giving words sound so i know what i say exists at least as noise.Version: 1.2.2
✓ I love this app!!!First of all this is such a neat idea and somewhat ironic. In this era of technology and iphones, we still prefer to backtrack and use the old stuff😅 but I love it! The best part about this app is that you can hear the clicking as you type, it's amazing. also you can pay 99 cents to have the typewriter as your phones keyboard. the only thing i would change is to make it have auto correct 😂 like i get it, typewriters don't have auto correct, but i'm so used to my keyboard fixing my mistakes and automatically capitalizing my i's and whatnot. It would just be helpful! Again thanks for this app, its amazing!:).Version: 1.2.2
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