Touch Typer is a desktop typing tutor for Linux, macOS, and Windows, with practice tests, progress tracking, and live typing duels. Duels run for 60 seconds and show words per minute, accuracy, and errors; friends can join through a shareable link without an account. The free plan includes core tests, statistics, streaks, multiple layouts, and real-time PvP, and practice can begin without an account. Analytics track WPM and accuracy over time, per-key heatmaps, goals, and milestones, with data synced across devices. Users can practice with QWERTY, Dvorak, or Colemak, and drills adapt to the chosen layout. Code Mode covers TypeScript, Python, Rust, Go, and more than 40 other languages, with syntax highlighting and indentation. Premium adds an AI Coach that uses the last 30 days of practice to make targeted drills for weak keys and explain stalled progress. Premium costs 2.99 USD per month, or $2.39/mo billed yearly; a seven-day trial is available.
Who it is for
Touch Typer suits desktop users who want structured typing practice, progress analytics, or coding-language drills. Its free plan supports casual practice, while Premium adds AI-generated drills and insights.
What is good
- Free plan includes core tests, stats, and streaks.
- Friends can join duels without accounts.
- Supports QWERTY, Dvorak, and Colemak layouts.
- Code Mode covers 40+ additional languages.
- Premium includes an AI Coach and custom drills.
What to know first
- Premium is needed for the AI Coach.
- The seven-day trial is limited in duration.
- The stated platforms are desktop operating systems.
Verdict
Touch Typer pairs typing analytics and adaptable layouts with short live duels and coding practice. The free plan covers core features; AI coaching is part of Premium.
Touch Typer plans and pricing
All plansCompared on typing tutor software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $2.39/mo
- Adaptive practice
- Yes
- Skill diagnostics
- Yes
- Personalized drills
- Yes
