2019-05-15
It’s excellent
I feel like I’m quickly going from learning to understanding.
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Description
Featured as ‘App of the Day’ in 119 countries. “This app could be just your type. Typography Insight will make you think differently about the words you see every day... It’s excitingly interactive.” — Apple
Typography Insight is an immersive environment for exploring historically important typefaces, observing their details, and comparing them side-by-side. Designed for students, designers, and type lovers, it bridges the gap between textbooks and interactive learning.
Now updated with support for Apple Vision Pro & System Font Picker.
PRESS & REVIEWS
"It's more like an exquisite museum exhibit than a musty textbook... Intoxicating as Wikipedia and as fun as a video game." — Fast Company
"Learning the subtleties of Helvetica and Garamond used to be a pain—but a sleek new app has made the process easier." — The Atlantic
"Typography Insight is sort of like an iPad typeface encyclopedia. Only encyclopedias are boring, and Typography Insight is beautiful and fun." — Gizmodo
FEATURES
• Type Inspector: Observe the finest details of typefaces—serifs, counters, and ears—at a massive scale using standard gestures.
• Side-by-Side Comparison: Understand the subtle differences between typefaces instantly.
• Overlay View: Compare two typefaces by stacking them on top of each other to spot structural variations.
• Custom Font Support: Access system and downloaded fonts using the native iOS System Font Picker.
• Spatial Ready: Experience typography in a new dimension on Apple Vision Pro with eye gaze and hand gesture input.
• Kerning Training: Train your eye for balanced letter spacing with interactive exercises.
• The Basics: Learn typeface anatomy, historical classifications, and typesetting fundamentals.
• Tracing Mode: Experience kinesthetic learning by tracing historical typefaces with Apple Pencil. It is the best way to understand the physical structure and tension of type.
Perfect for:
• Design Students learning the fundamentals of type.
• Educators looking for a visual teaching aid.
• App Designers needing to visualize system fonts on device.
What's New in Version 6.0
• New Tracing Mode: Experience kinesthetic learning by tracing historical typefaces with Apple Pencil. It is the best way to understand the physical structure and tension of type.
• Spatial Ready: Typography Insight now runs beautifully on Apple Vision Pro. Experience type comparison in a completely new dimension with eye gaze and hand gestures.
• New System Font Picker: We have replaced the legacy Adobe Typekit integration with the native iOS System Font Picker. You can now access any font installed on your device—including fonts installed from Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Fonts, and local files.
Seller
Name
BRDY Studios, LLC
Information
Developer
Categories
Version
6.0
Size
186.9 MB
Game Center
No
VPP Device Licensing
Yes
Rating
Rated: 4+
Compatibility
iOS 15.6 or later
Devices
iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro, iPad Pro (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch), iPad Pro (9.7-inch) (Cellular), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5-inch), iPad Pro (10.5-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch), iPad Pro (11-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air, iPad Air (Cellular), iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 (Cellular), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini Retina, iPad mini Retina (Cellular), iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 (Cellular), iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 (Cellular), iPad mini (5th Generation), iPad mini (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi), iPad Air (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi + Cellular), iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th Generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th Generation), iPad (9th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th Generation), iPad mini (6th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi, iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16) Wi-Fi, iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air11M4, iPad Air11M4Cellular, iPad Air13M4, iPad Air13M4Cellular
Languages
English
App Store: Customer Ratings
Ratings & Reviews
5.0 of 5 (1 Rating)