The touch typing app you buy once
and own for life.
One payment. No subscription, no account, no ads. Typiq is a native desktop app for Mac, Windows and Linux that runs fully offline and collects zero telemetry, plus a browser version for Chromebook — and every future update is included.
One app. Three paths to fluency.
Typiq adapts its lessons, tone and tracking to who's typing — a 9-year-old picking up the home row, an adult who finally wants to fix this, or a class of 28 students sharing two computers.
Classroom dashboard — live now.
A teacher dashboard with class codes and per-student progress, with a public demo school you can open in one click. Free 4-week pilot, then €99/year per class or €499/year for the whole school, paid by invoice.
Never learned the home row?
For knowledge workers who type all day with three or four fingers and want to finally fix it. From hunt-and-peck to full sentences in about two weeks of 15-minute sessions.
Screen time that builds a real skill.
Kid-friendly lessons starting at age 7. No ads, no sign-up, no data collection. Works offline on the family computer.
Real-time finger placement, on every keystroke.
Every key has an assigned finger. Typiq shows you the correct finger for the next keystroke in real time, so you build proper touch typing technique from lesson one — not six months in when bad habits are already locked.
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Color-coded finger zonesPinky, ring, middle, index and thumb each get their own color across the virtual keyboard.
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F and J tactile markersHome row anchors rendered exactly as your physical keyboard — so what you see is what you feel.
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Accuracy-first progressionSpeed unlocks when accuracy crosses 95%. No shortcut to bad habits.
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Adaptive drillsThe keys you miss get repeated 3× more often than the keys you nail.
A typing app that respects your time, your data and your bandwidth.
After one activation, Typiq runs entirely on your device. Lessons, progress, adaptive drills — all local. No ads, no pop-ups, no begging for your email.
11 languages, native keyboard layouts.
Each language has its own layout — AZERTY for French, QWERTZ for German, specials for Romanian and Greek. Typiq teaches the correct key positions for every supported language, not a translated-over-QWERTY shortcut.
Norwegian, Danish and Finnish keyboard layouts ship in the app as well — their interface language is English for now.
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★ this oneThree steps. No subscription.
No account, no email, no card to start. Try first, decide later.
Install the native app
Download the installer for Mac, Windows or Linux. ~80 MB. Runs locally — no cloud account. On a Chromebook, open the browser version instead.
Try the first 30 minutes free
Open it, pick your keyboard layout, run a few lessons. The trial is built into the app — no email, no signup, no card.
Buy a lifetime license if it sticks
€22.99 one-time, paid through Stripe. The license activates the same install — no re-download. 30-day refund if you change your mind.
Pay once. Own it forever.
No subscriptions. Free 30-minute trial, no credit card. Pay in EUR or USD.
Try the real thing before you decide, in your browser or in the desktop app.
- Desktop app: 30 minutes, the full course
- Browser: 10 minutes, first 5 lessons
- Kids Mode up to level 2
- All 11 keyboard languages
For individuals who want to learn to type or improve their speed on their own computer.
- Lifetime license · 1 device
- All 11 keyboard languages
- Adaptive lessons + finger guide
- Offline mode
- Free updates forever
- Email support
One payment, everyone at home covered
- Lifetime license · up to 5 devices
- All 11 keyboard languages
- Adaptive lessons + finger guide
- Offline mode
- Free updates forever
- Email support
7 reviews on Trustpilot, all 5 stars · TrustScore 4.2 · Read them →
Never learned to type properly?
You're not alone.
Most people who use a computer all day still hunt-and-peck with three or four fingers. Touch typing isn't a productivity hack — it's the difference between thinking about your fingers and thinking about your ideas. Typiq's lessons go from the home row to full sentences in about two weeks of 15-minute sessions.
- Realistic, not aspirational.Lessons that suit a 35-year-old admin or a 50-year-old who finally wants to fix this.
- Practice anywhere.Works fully offline once installed. Run a session on a flight, in a café with bad wifi, or on a locked-down work laptop.
- No strings attached.30-minute trial without an account. Lifetime license €22.99 if it sticks. 30-day refund.
Does Typiq work offline?
Yes. After a one-time activation, Typiq runs fully offline on Mac, Windows and Linux. All lessons, progress tracking and adaptive drills work without internet. Ideal for classrooms with patchy wifi, travel, or school labs with blocked domains.
How much does Typiq cost?
Personal lifetime license: €22.99 (one-time, paid through Stripe), with a 30-minute free trial. Teaching a class? Classroom is €99/year and School €499/year, paid by invoice — start a free 4-week pilot
Does Typiq work on Mac?
Yes. Typiq runs natively on macOS 11 Big Sur and later, with Apple Silicon and Intel support. It also runs on Windows 10/11 and Linux (any x64). One Personal license covers one device.
How is Typiq different from TypingMaster or TypingClub?
Unlike TypingMaster, Typiq runs on Mac and Linux too — not just Windows. Unlike TypingClub, Typiq works fully offline and is ad-free. One €22.99 payment covers the Personal plan for life; no subscription.
Is Typiq good for kids?
Yes. Typiq's curriculum is designed for learners from age 7. It has no ads, no social features, no data collection, and no internet requirement. Many parents and homeschoolers use it as a weekly 10-minute practice.
What languages and keyboard layouts are supported?
English (QWERTY), Spanish, Portuguese, German (QWERTZ), Dutch, Swedish, Italian, French (AZERTY), Polish, Greek and Romanian — with accented characters taught explicitly for each layout.
Do you offer refunds?
Yes. 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans. Email support@typiq-app.com and we refund, no questions asked.
Can I use Typiq in my school?
Yes. The personal app runs on any school computer (€22.99 per device, lifetime). For classrooms there is a live teacher dashboard — class codes, per-student progress, a free 4-week pilot, then €99/year per class — see Typiq for Schools
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