* Test your typing speed with different speed tests based on popular books
* 1, 2, and 3 minute tests for the ultimate in typing test flexibility
* Detailed results page: see your words per minute score, total number of errors, and most frequently mistyped letters
* Track your progress with a chart of your past typing test results
* Compete against your friends with a local high score list and Google Play Game Services leaderboards support
* Compatible with different keyboard layouts – try them out with The Typist and see which ones actually help you type faster
* Supports both phones and tablets
* Free updates and support for life!
* Straightforward permissions: The Typist requires internet, network state, and Google Play billing to serve ads and the ability to purchase the ad-free version. We don't need access to your contacts, location, or your Facebook account! (but if you want to upload your score, you will need to use your Google Plus account)
* No permissions, annoying notifications, or crazy pop-ups – ever!
* Want to support The Typist's development? Please rate it and/or unlock the full version of The Typist (removes ads) within the app. You can also find the no-ads version here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thetypist.typingtests.noads
Got a question, comment, or suggestion about The Typist? Send it to comments@androidtypingtest.com!
FAQ:
What exactly is The Typist?
- The Typist is a fun romp through the world of competitive typing! Ok, no, it's actually a typing test app that lets you test your typing speed with texts from popular books. It's a good way to see how fast you can type on your phone or tablet, test out different kinds of keyboard layouts, or track your typing improvement over time.
Are there any permissions required?
- There are three permissions required by The Typist: internet, network state, and Google Play billing. The free version of The Typist is ad-supported (boo!) and needs the first two permissions, while the billing permission is necessary to enable the ability to purchase the full version of The Typist (removes ads).
Can The Typist improve my typing speed?
- While not scientifically proven, I'd like to say yes. The only way to improve your typing speed is to practice – and by taking a typing test or two a day, you should see an improvement in your typing speed over time. The Typist does include a nice historical chart of your past test results, so you can view your progress as you improve. There's also a local high score list/leaderboard to give you some extra motivation!
Why are my typing test scores so low?!
- The Typist: Typing Tests calculates your final words per minute typing score by taking your *raw* wpm typing speed and subtracting any errors that you made. This can result in some pretty low scores as every mistake is a 1 wpm penalty. Thankfully, your score can't go below 0 or we'd have a riot here in Typing Land!
Making typing errors in real life generally means that you have to go back and fix them. So The Typist uses this penalty mechanic as a way to make things a little more realistic.
Can I change the size of the text?
- Absolutely! Click on the "wrench" icon on the typing test page to access the font size setting, and adjust it to your preferences. Note that if you change the font size while in the middle of a typing test, the size won't update until the next typing test (or reset).
More Info:
Twitter: @sandcastlecc
The Typist: A Quick Typing Test Official Site: http://www.androidtypingtest.com
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