Quick verdict
- What it is
- Store information collected; independent summary not yet available.
- At a glance
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- Free to download
- In-app purchases
Categories and search queries
Official categories
- Photo & Video
- Lifestyle
AppCorpus categories
Key functions
| Function | Availability | Access | Scope | Evidence |
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| Free app | Yes | Free | — | Store published |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Limited free | — | Store published |
Screens
App Store
5 store screenshots
Pricing & paywalls
App Store
- Animation Pack — $1.99
- Remove Watermark — $1.99
- Unlock All — $2.99
- Unlock all features — $19.99
- Unlock all features — $29.99
- Unlock all features — $39.99
- Unlock all features — $59.99
Ratings & reviews
App Store
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5/5They ruined it (UDATE:then fixed it)
*see update after initial review* I’ve been happily using this app for months. They just did a change that adds a watermark. The only way to remove the watermark is to pay a yearly subscription of $20. I’d be more than happy to pay a one time purchase fee for an app that I like. But I’m getting sick and tired of apps creating “subscriptions.” Now I’ve got to find another app that does the same thing because I refuse to pay for a stupid subscription. UPDATE: I had previously paid a one time fee for the app to have the watermark removed. Once they did the update, the watermark was back and the only way to remove it was by paying an annual subscription. I was really disappointed as I love the app. It works great and I use it regularly. But I won’t sign up for a subscription. And I was disappointed that my previous purchase meant nothing. Then the developers contacted me to let me know that they would honor all previous purchases and grandfather us in. The watermark has been removed and the app works perfectly. Thank you very much!
jhumphre · 30 Aug 2026
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5/5THANK YOU FOR FIXING - This is a great app...
UPDATE: Thank you to the developers for getting back and fixing this. Really appreciate you doing the right thing by your loyal customers. I will now leave full stars as this is a great app I use often. I had already paid a year or two ago to remove watermark and buy all the fonts. Now today ie since the latest update it's trying to make me buy for $20 a year what I already bought. This is not fair to your loyal and old customers. It's not right guys. Sure make new customers pay these fees if you wish. But your old customers who have already paid should just be left be. How is this ok? We got no warning at all. Please fix guys. I am always telling people to download this app as I really did love it. Please do the right thing by your loyal customers of many years. Thank you.
DrTootr · 30 Aug 2026
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5/5EDIT TO New update is a scam!
The company reached out and fixed the app!!! Yay! Thanks! I absolutely have loved this app and used it daily. I already purchased to remove the watermarks, etc. I share this app with my entire work team as well. We have all ALREADY purchased to remove the watermarks, but now with the new update it requires a $20 payment to unlock. This wouldn't be a problem if we had not each already paid $3 when that was the set price. When you try to restore your purchase it does now allow you to do so. Very sad to stop using + going to have to share about the scam of an app I once loved to use! There are several other video editing apps that I plan to try now, though! Going to report to BBB if my purchases are not restored or my $3 is not returned.
lalala79397 · 30 Aug 2026
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1/5New owner doesn’t honor people who purchased app.
I bought this app to unlock all the functions and remove the HypeType watermark a few months ago. I used it nearly everyday for my IG stories. All of a sudden after an update, I noticed the watermark was back. I emailed whom I bought the app from only to find out that they had sold the app. Well the new owners aren’t honoring the people who had ALREADY purchased the app and now they want you to pay $20 a year. What?! No way! I’m moving on unless they fix the issue. I’ve already contacted Apple for a refund or to fix the issue. And I’ve already tried to delete the app, reinstall it, and restore. It doesn’t work. In fact, when you try and restore, the app basically just ignores it. I am beyond disappointed. I’ve made a new IG story about it (NOT using HypeType) and I’m not the only one as others are also agreeing with me. I’d use it again if they fix the issue and honor the customers who’ve already bought this app. This is ridiculous. They are certainly going to ruin their high star rating very rapidly.
Kelly 313 · 30 Aug 2026
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2/5Good app but it cannot work without camera access?
This seems like a good app with the potential to be a great app with some improvements. I was even considering buying the app - but then on trying it out.... I saw the app would not proceed to show anything or cannot work or go to any screen unless it is given camera access. I gave it access to camera and then added access to camera roll. I later removed camera access thinking it should be able to work off the camera roll access but it was back to the initial screen requiring camera access. This is a huge red flag for me as I feel it should be able to work off the camera roll access where my photos and videos are saved and I would use in this app. Please FIX this - this is terrible design and workflow. I would never compromise my privacy / security for any app ever and will not be buying this app if it works this way. I am forced to delete the free version as it is no use to me in this state.
Wake up Apple Inc · 30 Aug 2026
Privacy & accessibility
App Store
Privacy
- Data Not Collected Developer declared
Accessibility
No accessibility labels collected yet.
Versions
App Store
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1.2
SWIPE-UP on the bottom of the screen to import from your camera roll! * Pro tip: This is also a great way to share something on Instagram stories thats passed their 24 hr limit ;) LISTEN If you have music playing from your phone while recording in hype type, it'll be recorded and added to your video! ZOOM While holding your thumb down on the record button, slide it up and down to control zoom. When you let go, it'll return to normal. Bug fixes and optimizations
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1.3
So much Hype to talk about: •Add Music! Search from millions of songs and add them to your edits •Crop options! Added support for 1:1 and 16:9 ratios •4 Additional Text Styles •Style Variations - Tap the 'shuffle' button on a style to randomize its layout Much more on the horizon. Stay Hype <3ETA
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1.3.1
1.3.1 •Crop bug fixed! Sorry 'bout that. 1.3 •Add Music! Search from millions of songs and add them to your edits •Crop options! Added support for 1:1 and 16:9 ratios •4 Additional Text Styles •Style Variations - Tap the 'shuffle' button on a style to randomize its layout Much more on the horizon. Stay Hype <3ETA
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1.3.2
Just a few bug fixes here! We've got a bunch of cool useful stuff in the works, largely thanks to our awesome user community that have given us a bunch of gold feedback. You know who you are;)
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1.3.3
iPhone 7 pixilation bug fixed More popularly requested features coming early Dec. Keep a look out :) -HT
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1.4
Oh so much to talk about. PHRASES Now you can add multiple phrases to an animation. When you're typing, just swipe to a new card to add a phrase. Pro. BLUR We added a fancy little button next to the colors which will blur the video while the text is showing. Just a little something to give those thoughtful words some extra emphases and make you look like you have a full time graphic designer on staff. NEW STYLES We added 5 new styles which nicely round out the selection. Cursivey, Blocky, Blinky, Bouncy, & Sparkly iPHONE X HypeType now looks good on those super slick iPhone X screens. BUGS We got rid of some little buggers, but as always please let us know if you find something that kills your vibe. [email protected] Happy Holidays and thanks so much for using our little app :) -HT
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1.5
For all users with a previous paid version of this app, another update is in progress to restore access (your access is grandfathered in of course). We sincerely apologize about the inconvenience in losing access for this duration.
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1.5.1
Fixed error with restoring old transactions. Now you will be able to tap on Restore and get all your things. If you have errors please write to us to [email protected] so it is faster to reply to you. Excuse us for the issues.
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1.5.2
Fixing a bug that allows people who have purchased subscriptions and then subsequently reinstalled the app to restore their purchase.
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1.5.3
Changed support information
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1.5.4
Fixed bug when adding text. Please continue sending your feedback to [email protected]
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1.6
Bugfixes and other improvements
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1.7
Bug fixes
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1.71
Small bug fixed
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1.9
Sharing libraries updated
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1.91
Minor bug fixes
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1.92
Bug fixes
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1.92.1
Small fix
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1.93
Fixes so it works with latest iOS
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1.94
Minor fixes
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1.95
Bug fixes
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1.96
Bug fixes
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1.98
Bug fixes
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1.99
Bug fixes
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2.0
· 3 Feb 2023
Bug fixes
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Availability by market
- US
Data quality & evidence
- Page completeness
- Live store listing
- Last verified
- 30 Aug 2026
- Sources
- App Store
- Independent summary has not been published yet.