# BrailleTaps

> Interactive Braille learning and practice tool with multiple study modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Satoshi SHIMONAKA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brailletaps/id305571461 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Satoshi SHIMONAKA](https://appshunter.io/developer/301013089)
- Category: Education, Games
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2009-02-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brailletaps/id305571461/reviews.md

## What is BrailleTaps?

'BrailleTaps' is an application of tool and game about Braille.
'BrailleTaps' has three playing modes, 'Search Mode', 'Quiz Mode' and 'Study Mode'.

In 'Search Mode', by tapping Braille area in center of the display
you get what character the Braille character you tapped means.

In 'Quiz Mode', the question character is displayed on the left above.
you can answer it by tapping Braille area.
The character the Braille character you tapped means is displayed on the right above.
If your answer agrees to the question, the next question character is displayed.

In 'Study Mode', you can check English Brailles and Japanese Brailles.

'BrailleTaps' covers Alphabet, Japanese, number and special signs (ex. capital letter sign) now.
You can change input mode by tapping button '123' or 'ABC'.
(Instead of using the numeric sign and the letter sign)

Let's play and be a lover of Braille with 'BrailleTaps' !.

## Key features

- Search Mode for character identification
- Quiz Mode for interactive learning
- Study Mode for English and Japanese Braille
- Covers alphabets, numbers, and special signs
- Input mode switching

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brailletaps/id305571461/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Easy to use!

*2009-03-19, version 0*

Great user friendly app! Looking forward to contractions and maybe nemeth code!

## Frequently asked questions about BrailleTaps

### What is BrailleTaps?

BrailleTaps is an educational application designed for learning and practicing Braille. It offers three distinct modes: Search Mode, Quiz Mode, and Study Mode, to cater to different learning styles and needs.

### What Braille systems does BrailleTaps support?

BrailleTaps supports both English Brailles and Japanese Brailles. It also covers alphabets, numbers, and special signs such as the capital letter sign.

### How does Quiz Mode work in BrailleTaps?

In Quiz Mode, a question character is displayed, and you answer by tapping the Braille area. The app then shows the meaning of your tapped Braille, and if it matches the question, you proceed to the next character.

### What devices is BrailleTaps compatible with?

BrailleTaps is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible for users on the Apple ecosystem.

### How much does BrailleTaps cost?

BrailleTaps is a paid application, priced at $0.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features.

### What is the age rating for BrailleTaps?

BrailleTaps has an age rating of 4+, indicating it is suitable for children aged 4 and above, as well as adults.

### When was BrailleTaps last updated?

The latest version of BrailleTaps, version 1.13, was last updated on September 23, 2019. The app was initially released on February 20, 2009.

### Does BrailleTaps have ads?

The provided data does not specify whether BrailleTaps contains advertisements. As a paid app, it is common for such applications to be ad-free.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.13 — 2019-09-23

Supporting new iOS

## Apps similar to BrailleTaps

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Camden Town Grammar-App 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camden-town-grammar-app-2/id991733640) | — | $2.99 | Education |
| [ChinaTiles - learn Mandarin Chinese characters with 9 interactive exercises](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinatiles-learn-mandarin-chinese-characters-with-9-interactive-exercises/id813577520) | 5.0 (2) | $1.99 | Education |
| [Movable Alphabet - D'Nealian](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movable-alphabet-dnealian/id1035304140) | 5.0 (1) | $1.99 | Education |
| [Eggsperts Bubbles](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eggsperts-bubbles/id796767560) | 4.0 (1) | $2.99 | Education |
| [Phontasia](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phontasia/id1490104140) | — | Free | Education |
| [Anagramau Iaith Gyntaf](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anagramau-iaith-gyntaf/id1063788860) | — | Free | Education |

## More apps by Satoshi SHIMONAKA

- [BrailleKing](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brailleking/id339438338)
- [BraillePad](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braillepad/id516579945)

All apps by Satoshi SHIMONAKA: https://appshunter.io/developer/301013089

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*