Free Offline Typing App for Windows and Mac
If you want a free typing app that works offline on Windows, with no signup and no ads, TypeMaster Desktop is a strong option. It is free, it runs locally after install, and it is built around typing real books, not random word drills.
TypeMaster Desktop v0.1.2 is free for Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) and for macOS on Apple Silicon (M1 or newer). On Windows you can install from the Microsoft Store or download the installer from the TypeMaster download page. Install it and practise offline. Your progress stays on your own device.
Windows 10 and 11 · installed and updated by the Microsoft Store
What makes TypeMaster different
Most typing tests give you short bursts of random words. TypeMaster gives you full chapters of real books. That means you practise punctuation, vocabulary, sentence rhythm, and sustained focus, the things you actually use when you write essays, emails, or code.
- Story Mode: type 1,400+ classic books and stories chapter by chapter, including Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Call of the Wild, Black Beauty, Peter and Wendy, and A Christmas Carol
- Typing levels: structured lessons from home row foundations to advanced symbols
- Coding tracks: HTML and CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, C++, and SQL
- Speed tests: measure WPM and accuracy, and track improvement locally over time
- Offline first: after install, no internet is needed to practise
- Privacy: no telemetry, no signup, no ads
TypeMaster at a glance
| Price | Free, no paywall, no credit card |
|---|---|
| Signup | None |
| Ads | None |
| Telemetry | None |
| Windows | Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit — Microsoft Store or .msi (~500 MB) |
| macOS | Apple Silicon only (M1 or newer), .dmg, about 503 MB |
| Not supported | 32-bit and ARM Windows, Intel Macs (use the web version instead) |
| Library | 1,400+ classic books and stories |
| Works offline | Yes, after install |
| Licence | Proprietary, free to use, source code not published |
Other typing tools exist, and some focus mainly on timed random word tests or on browser-only lessons. This page does not claim their prices or features, because those change and are best checked on their own sites. The comparison that matters for TypeMaster is simple: if you want offline practice, real books, and no account, that is exactly what TypeMaster is built for.
How to download TypeMaster for Windows
- Install from the Microsoft Store (badge above), or download the .msi from the download page.
- If you used the .msi, double-click it and follow the installer.
- If Windows SmartScreen appears for the .msi, choose More info, then Run anyway.
- Open TypeMaster from the Start menu.
How to install TypeMaster on a Mac
- Download the .dmg file from the download page and open it.
- Drag TypeMaster into your Applications folder.
- If macOS blocks it, right-click the app and choose Open, then confirm.
- Launch TypeMaster from Applications.
The installer is large because it bundles the full book library, so everything works offline.
How to improve typing speed with TypeMaster
- Start with the home row levels, even if you already type. Accuracy first, speed follows.
- Type one full chapter at a time in Story Mode, not just short tests.
- Watch your WPM and accuracy trend locally, and repeat chapters where accuracy drops.
- Add a coding track if you write code, so braces, indentation, and symbols become automatic.
Is TypeMaster the same as Typing Master?
No. They are entirely separate products. Typing Master is a proprietary commercial product with a one-week trial. TypeMaster is developed by NTXM, is proprietary software that is completely free to use, runs offline-first, and features literature-based Story Mode and programming practice.