Comparison

TouchMe Trainer vs Communication Buttons Expanded

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TouchMe Trainer

Features
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TouchMe Trainer is an application to learn and improve the handling of a touchscreen. TouchMe Trainer for iPad is available in 2 versions: - TouchMe Trainer: Only one object can be used in the exercises. An In-App Purchase is required to use all objects. - TouchMe Trainer PRO: All objects can be used without limitation. The application offers two exercises: Exercise 1: β€œTouch” The aim of this exercise is to recognize the presented object and to touch it. Every correct input will be confirmed with a short feedback. After a predefined number of correct inputs, a reward animation will be played. The level of difficulty will adjust automatically to the skill of the user. At the beginning the objects are big but they will be reduced in size gradually. Exercise 2: β€œDrag and drop” The aim of this exercise is to move objects to their target position by swiping over the screen. Again, the level of difficulty will adjust automatically to the skill of the user. Various settings allow adjustment for special needs of users. The latest sessions will be recorded and may be used for documentation and evaluation. Note: On the iPad, the Home button must be pressed to get back to the main screen of the application. Objectives: Train handling a touchscreen Fun and joy of the game Training of attention and anticipation Areas of application: Training of touchscreen handling Fun with gaming Training of attention and anticipation

About

Communication Buttons Expanded

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Communication Buttons is THE app for simple augmentative communication. Choose sets of 9, 16, 25 and 36 to use for touch communication. Each button can be customized with a picture and will accommodate voice recording – and you’re spontaneously communicating and demonstrating cause and effect. State β€œyes,” or β€œno,” sing a song or tell a story. Keep a lookout for additional versions with special options.

Screenshots

Communication Buttons Expanded4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TouchMe Trainer at Free against Communication Buttons Expanded's $6.99. Communication Buttons Expanded's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

TouchMe Trainer is free to download; Communication Buttons Expanded costs $6.99 up front. TouchMe Trainer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Communication Buttons Expanded asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TouchMe Trainer ships an update every 14 months, Communication Buttons Expanded every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
TouchMe Trainer versus Communication Buttons Expanded: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouchMe TrainerCommunication Buttons Expanded
PriceFree β€” better$6.99
Update frequencyEvery 14 months β€” betterEvery 27 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS12.011.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size37 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIntegraTools GmbHPreferred Mobile Applications, LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TouchMe Trainer

One-time1
  • Additional animations$44.99
None

Communication Buttons Expanded

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TouchMe Trainer free?
TouchMe Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Communication Buttons Expanded free?
Communication Buttons Expanded costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do TouchMe Trainer or Communication Buttons Expanded have ads?
Neither TouchMe Trainer nor Communication Buttons Expanded shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TouchMe Trainer or Communication Buttons Expanded?
TouchMe Trainer ships an update every 14 months, and Communication Buttons Expanded every 27 months. Most recently, TouchMe Trainer was updated on September 30, 2026 and Communication Buttons Expanded on September 9, 2026.

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