MCQS vs TalkTinker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MCQS
Prepare for a wide range of exams with multiple-choice questions and detailed explanations. Offers both free basic access and a premium subscription for unlimited questions, audio, animated, and video content.
- Multiple choice questions for various exams
- Instant feedback and explanations
- Adaptive difficulty matching user knowledge
- Spaced repetition algorithm
- Premium subscription for advanced content
- Audio, animated, and video explanations
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Provides Multiple Choice Questions (MCQS) for many exams. Includes questions for Medical exams such as the USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, MRCP Part 1, PLAB, FRCR part 1 Image Viewing and FRCR Rapid Reporting exam, FRCR Physics, FRCR part 2a. Also includes questions for Software Certs, such as the Java SE 7 Programmer, Microsoft Exam 70-480: Programming in HTML5 with Javascript and CSS3, Zend Certified PHP Engineer and Linux Professional Institute exams including the Linux Essentials exam. We have now introduced questions at Junior and Secondary levels, such as the Irish Junior and Leaving Certificate, as well as the UK Ordinary and Advanced level exams in Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Easy one-step log-in using Apple or Google log-ins or your own username. Free Features: - Access to basic questions in the topic of your choice - Instant feedback on each question - Questions get harder as you get better so you are always challenged - Accurate estimation of your exam level and chance of success - Basic explanations for each question Premium Features (Monthly Subscription): - Unlimited access to our complete question bank - Audio explanations for complex topics - Animated explanations for better understanding - Video content for selected questions - Advanced spaced repetition algorithm - Targeted questions that address your weaknesses Every question has a relevant explanation that will teach you what you need to know to answer that question correctly the next time round. As you progress, the question difficulty will match your knowledge. MCQS matches your abilities, so you will find tougher questions as you improve. Our algorithm also makes use of spaced repetition to make sure you retain what you've learned. This application is subject to the standard Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
TalkTinker
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Create professional therapy materials in 60 seconds. TalkTinker brings AAC, therapy, and learning together in one calm, focused app. The fastest way for speech therapists, special educators, and parents to create beautiful, therapy-ready materials. Pick images, choose an activity, and you’re done. Designed for sensitive senses Calm, predictable, and easy on the eyes - especially helpful for children with visual sensitivity and adults in aphasia rehabilitation: • Muted, low-saturation colors • No flashing or distracting animations • Clear structure and visual predictability • Minimalist interface that reduces cognitive load • Predictable interactions for cognitive safety 3,000+ therapy-friendly images A curated library built specifically for speech and language therapy - not generic stock photos. Every image is available in four matching styles so your materials always look consistent: • Playful - friendly, colorful illustrations • Drawing - clean pencil art • Photo - photographs • Vector - bold, modern shapes Supports language at every level Whether you’re working on AAC, aphasia rehabilitation, or early childhood learning, TalkTinker supports: • Expressive language • Receptive language • Word retrieval • Cognitive language processing 10+ activity types, one-click generation Turn any set of images into a print-ready PDF or a live interactive session: • Audio identification - listen to a spoken word, then pick the matching image or type the answer • Picture naming • Image-to-word matching • Memory & matching games • Bingo cards • Crossword puzzles • Word search • Worksheets with writing lines • And more Host live sessions Run therapy activities remotely or in the room. Share a 6-digit PIN or QR code and your client joins instantly - no account needed. Real-time sync for bingo, memory, crossword, word search, matching, and audio identification. Organize your work Save activities into folders, duplicate and tweak favorites, and build a library you actually reuse. Customize layouts, colors, fonts, and titles to match your style. Works in three languages Full support for English, Swedish, and Finnish - images, activities, and interface. Built for • Speech-Language Pathologists • Special Education Teachers • Early Childhood Educators • Parents supporting home practice • Adults in aphasia rehabilitation • Children with visual or sensory sensitivity "TalkTinker has completely transformed how I prepare for therapy sessions. What used to take hours now takes minutes." Terms of Service and Privacy Policy: https://talktinker.com/en/legal
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TalkTinker at every 6 days against MCQS's every 2 weeks. MCQS's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. MCQS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month and TalkTinker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MCQS ships an update every 2 weeks, TalkTinker every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MCQS | TalkTinker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | martin schranz | Flyweight Development Oy |
In-app purchases
MCQS
- Unlimited access$8.991 Month
TalkTinker
- Personal Monthly$4.001 Month
- Personal Yearly$45.001 Year
- Practitioner Yearly$99.991 Year
- Personal Lifetime$300.00
- Practitioner Lifetime$500.00









