# Touch Trainer - Learn to use touch device via cause & effect

> Cause and effect app for learning touchscreen interaction and fine motor skills. (iPhone/iPad app by Touch Autism.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-trainer-learn-to-use-touch-device-via-cause-and-effect/id424128577 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Touch Autism](https://appshunter.io/developer/395610433)
- Category: Education, Utilities
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 2.80/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 106 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-03-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-trainer-learn-to-use-touch-device-via-cause-and-effect/id424128577/reviews.md

## What is Touch Trainer?

Touch Trainer is a simple cause and effect app designed for anyone just learning about touch screen technology. This is a great, easy to use "first app" that teaches single finger fine motor skills as well as cause and effect. 

Touch Trainer plays music and shows a simple animation whenever a button is tapped. The button gets progressively smaller as the app moves through the levels to easily teach individuals how to use a touch screen. In the settings menu the caregiver can decide if the app will "react" to any touch or if it only recognizes distinct taps. 


Touch Trainer was developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst as a way to use errorless learning (in which the learner never fails, but is supported in success) to teach the prerequisite skills needed to benefit from touchscreen technology. Touch Trainer allows the learner with autism, down syndrome or other intellectual disability to be in control, and to move forward at their own pace. Touch trainer also provides immediate and consistent feedback, allows for practice and repetition of basic skills in a fun way, provides fun and enjoyment, and let’s the learner get acquainted with using handheld devices. 

Touch Trainer is designed to provide visual and or auditory stimulation when the learner taps the correct place on the screen. The box progressively gets smaller until it is the size of the buttons commonly used in apps geared toward people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities, and young children. 

Touch Trainer can open the doors to the multitude of apps available so that all learners can benefit from this technology, and become more independent. Touchscreen technology is being used more frequently in special education classrooms and in speech, occupational, or behavioral therapy sessions. 

 There are a multitude of apps now available in the app store geared towards children, both with and without intellectual disabilities, such as autism spectrum disorders and down syndrome. Some of the many advantages of these apps are that they suit visual learners, they allow for non-verbal and non-written responding, they provide immediate and consistent feedback, and are very motivating, because they are just so much fun!

Some of the apps that are available for children both with and without special needs (such as autism spectrum disorders and Down syndrome) are Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), Picture Schedules & Social Stories, Behavior and Social Skills, Speech & Language skills, math skills, and literacy skills. 

Unfortunately not all learners have been able to access all of the benefits from these applications. There are some foundational prerequisite skills needed to use almost any app available. Prerequisite skills such as auditory and visual discrimination skills, “tapping” skills, and basic awareness of effects when the screen is touched in different ways and in different places. 

Touch Trainer teaches all of these skills in an exciting, fun and learner-directed way!

Touch Trainer has 7 levels. Caregivers choose if the app will recognize any touch (such as swipes or holds) or if it only reacts to distinct taps and how many correct responses move the learner on to the next level. If that is for example set at “10” then after 10 consecutive correct “touches or taps” they will move up to the next step. Correct responses must be consecutive, any incorrect response will reset the count. Caregivers also choose the length, in seconds, of the audio, visual and vibrating (only available on devices that vibrate, such as the iphone) reinforcer.

## Key features

- Cause and effect learning
- Single finger fine motor skill development
- Progressively smaller targets
- Customizable touch recognition
- Visual and auditory feedback
- Errorless learning approach

## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-trainer-learn-to-use-touch-device-via-cause-and-effect/id424128577/reviews.md

### 1/5 — No instructions

*2025-01-15*

No instructions. No audio.

### 1/5 — Not useful and waste of money

*2022-08-31*

Don’t buy this app

### 5/5 — Great for beginning sight discrimination

*2019-12-24*

I used this app to teach my non verbal severely delayed son to track’ touch and discriminate. This was a great way for him to learn as it was highly motivating to him. Settings were easy to use.

### 1/5 — I want the old version back!!!

*2016-04-07*

I am an occupational therapist and I loved this app for the children with special needs that I work with, but the new version is totally different. I want the old one back!! This one is visually overwhelming and doesn't have the visual tracking component that the old version had.

### 2/5 — Kinda boring

*2015-03-26*

I think this app has potential but it was not worth the 4.99 I paid. It doesn't end the same level just goes on and on. You should add advancement levels. It's a very simple app and it's boring

### 1/5 — Really awful

*2014-06-13*

Very poorly designed. Unresponsive. Waste of money. Seizure-inducing flashing background. Targets speed across the screen and no setting to adjust that for younger or disabled users.  In all, a really bad app.  The designer/publisher should be ashamed for putting out such garbage.

### 1/5 — Frustrating

*2013-06-08*

The touch target moves too fast. Was very frustrating for this parent to use, can't imagine my child trying to use it. The target bounces all over the screen like a fast moving Pong game. The background colors change. So there is just too much visual stimulation. Not sure why the target moves anyway since that's not the way touch screens work. Save your money. Zero stars.

### 5/5 — Excellent app!

*2012-12-16*

This is a very effective tool to teach use of the pointer finger- I have a young student -highly motivated by the animations and sounds- who independently used his pointer finger for the first time I've seen, to activate the buttons in this app.   I love being able to adjust the settings to allow for this, as well the length of time the animations are displayed etc.  I have two other apps from this company and am pleased with them as well! *Just to be clear, I wasn't able to just hand this to my student and say here you go- it required facilitation from an adult and practice on/off the iPad; I have since had some favorable responses with other little ones but I tried it with them knowing they would be good candidates, each child is so unique. I am glad to have this as an option. *

### 1/5 — Touch

*2012-04-26*

Useless - want my money back.  Starts out way hard- what's the point?  Nothing like advertized.

### 2/5 — Waste of time

*2012-03-23*

Take my advice and don't waste your time on this one.   My son is non-verbal and I thought this would be helpful but it does nothing!  Wished I could get a refund!   Very disappointed and I'm finding that it's very hard to find an app that meets my son's needs.

## Frequently asked questions about Touch Trainer

### What is Touch Trainer?

Touch Trainer is an educational application designed to teach fundamental touchscreen interaction skills. It utilizes a cause-and-effect model where tapping the screen triggers immediate visual and auditory responses, helping users develop fine motor control and an understanding of touch input.

### Who is Touch Trainer designed for?

This app is specifically developed for individuals who are new to touch screen technology. This includes children, as well as learners with autism, Down syndrome, and other intellectual disabilities, who can benefit from its errorless learning approach.

### How does Touch Trainer help users learn?

Touch Trainer employs an errorless learning strategy, ensuring users are supported in success. It provides immediate and consistent feedback, allowing for repetition of basic skills in a fun and engaging way, which is crucial for building confidence and independence with technology.

### What are the learning benefits of Touch Trainer?

The app helps users develop auditory and visual discrimination skills, 'tapping' abilities, and an awareness of screen interactions. By mastering these prerequisite skills, learners can more effectively access and benefit from the vast array of educational and functional applications available.

### Does Touch Trainer have ads?

No, Touch Trainer does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an uninterrupted learning experience without any distracting commercial content.

### What devices is Touch Trainer compatible with?

Touch Trainer is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed to run on these iOS platforms, providing a consistent experience for users.

### How often is Touch Trainer updated?

The latest version of Touch Trainer is 4.0, which was last updated on October 27, 2015. While updates have not been frequent recently, the app's core functionality remains stable for its intended purpose.

### What is the price of Touch Trainer?

Touch Trainer is a paid application priced at $4.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all features and the full learning experience without any ongoing subscription fees.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0 — 2015-10-27

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

New animations and a fresh look.
Updated for iOS 9.

### 2.1 — 2012-10-18

Fixed minor usability issues
Update for iPhone 5's new screen size

Please contact us with any comments of suggestions at info@touchautism.com.  We personally respond to every email.

### 1.7 — 2011-09-13

Now compatible with all iPhone, iPad and iPod devices!

Please contact us with any comments or suggestions at info@touchautism.com.

### 1.6 — 2011-09-09

- Settings are now saved when you exit the app. (Thanks Lisa!)
- Improved animation quality.

Please contact us with any suggestions and or comments at info@touchautism.com

### 1.5 — 2011-08-02

- Per user request, you can now select between the device responding to distinct taps or any touch.
- Settings screen has been moved from front page to make room for new settings.

Please email us with any comments or suggestions at info@touchautism.com

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