Comparison

The Talking Calculator vs Glint Mobile

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

Head to head
About

The Talking Calculator

This basic calculator speaks mathematical functions aloud as they are entered and calculated. It's a helpful learning tool for students and individuals who have speech difficulties. Supports English and Spanish, and works on iPhone and iPad.

Highlights
  • Speaks mathematical functions
  • Supports English and Spanish
  • Customizable speech rate
  • Works on iPhone and iPad
  • Split screen multitasking support
  • Dark mode display
Features
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Talking Calculator is a basic four-function calculator that speaks mathematical functions as they are entered and calculated. This is a great learning tool for young students or can be used by anyone who has difficulty speaking. Talking Calculator speaks in both English and Spanish languages and supports all iPhone and iPad models. It even works in split screen multitasking mode on the iPad. In version 2.0 users can use any English or Spanish speech voices that has been installed on the device. - Choose from many available English or Spanish voice for speech - Download additional high quality voices using iPhone or iPad Settings app. Select Accessibility -> Spoken Content -> Voices. Once a voice has been downloaded, it will be available in the calculator app. - Set the speech rate from very slow to very fast or anywhere in between. - Free Talking Calculator is ad supported. But ads can be removed from the app with a one time in-app purchase. - Supports dark mode display (iOS 13 or newer) - Custom launch URL: talkingcalc://

About

Glint Mobile

Access AI-generated visual supports created by educators and therapists. Scan QR codes to instantly save and use schedules, communication boards, and more offline. Supports multiple languages and customizable display options for diverse needs.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes to save visuals
  • Offline access to saved visuals
  • Text-to-Speech for symbols
  • Dual language support
  • Organize visuals with folders
  • Customizable display options
Features
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Glint Mobile is the companion app for Glint, the AI-powered visual supports platform. Educators and therapists create materials in Glint—students and clients access them instantly on their own devices. HOW IT WORKS 1. An educator or therapist creates a visual support in Glint (web platform) 2. They share it via QR code or link 3. The student scans the QR code in Glint Mobile 4. The visual is saved to their device and works offline VISUAL SUPPORTS YOU CAN ACCESS • Visual schedules • Communication boards • Social stories • Token boards and reward systems • Choice boards • Task analysis sequences • Checklists • First/Then boards • And more KEY FEATURES Scan & Save Scan QR codes to instantly add visual supports to your library. All images download automatically so everything works without internet. Text-to-Speech Tap any symbol to hear it spoken aloud. Supports 20+ languages including English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Mandarin, Hindi, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, and more. Perfect for multilingual classrooms and families. Works Offline Once a visual is saved, it works completely offline. No WiFi needed—essential for consistent access at school, home, therapy sessions, or in the community. Organize Your Library Create folders to keep visuals organized. Move, rename, and delete boards as needed. Customizable Display Adjust for individual needs with high contrast mode, fit-to-screen or scroll options, and support for different board layouts. Dual Language Mode Hear symbols spoken in two languages—helpful for English language learners and bilingual communication support. WHO IS THIS FOR? • Students using visual supports created by their teachers or therapists • Clients working with speech-language pathologists • Families accessing visuals shared by school staff • Anyone who needs portable, offline access to their visual supports Glint Mobile is designed as an assistive technology tool for accessing visual supports—not for creating them. To create visual schedules, communication boards, and social stories, visit nerchat.com to use the full Glint platform. ABOUT GLINT Glint is an AI visual supports generator that helps educators, therapists, and school staff create high-quality instructional and communication visuals in seconds. Instead of manually designing, printing, and laminating materials, staff describe what they need and Glint generates ready-to-use visuals. Learn more at nerchat.com

Screenshots

The Talking Calculator4 screens
Glint Mobile2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Glint Mobile at 100% against The Talking Calculator's 50%. Glint Mobile also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Talking Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Glint Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Glint Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of The Talking Calculator's written reviews are positive against 100% of Glint Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Talking Calculator ships an update every 3 months, Glint Mobile every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
The Talking Calculator versus Glint Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Talking CalculatorGlint Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (5 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings56 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB31 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperRoundhouse Software LLCNer Chat Inc.

Customer experience

The Talking Calculator

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Glint Mobile

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

The Talking Calculator

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade - Remove Ads$0.99
None

Glint Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Talking Calculator free?
The Talking Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Glint Mobile free?
Glint Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Talking Calculator or Glint Mobile?
Glint Mobile is rated higher. The Talking Calculator averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Glint Mobile averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do The Talking Calculator or Glint Mobile have ads?
The Talking Calculator shows ads; Glint Mobile does not.
Which is updated more often, The Talking Calculator or Glint Mobile?
The Talking Calculator ships an update every 3 months, and Glint Mobile every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Talking Calculator was updated on November 2, 2026 and Glint Mobile on November 5, 2026.

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