Comparison

Best Typing Lessons and Test vs Type Flash

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

Head to head
About

Best Typing Lessons and Test

Learn to touch type quickly and accurately without looking at the keyboard. This app teaches proper finger placement from the start, using a unique method and color-coded keys to build muscle memory and break bad habits. It's suitable for all ages and skill levels, with lessons and timed tests.

Highlights
  • Learn touch typing without looking
  • Unique pinky-first finger training
  • Color-coded keys and mnemonics
  • Builds muscle memory for accuracy
  • Timed typing tests (beginner to advanced)
  • Tracks lesson progress and accuracy
  • Works on phone or tablet
Features
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Best Typing Lessons and Test will teach you how to touch type quickly without looking at the keyboard. The program is designed to work for all students and skill levels, whether you are beginning as a kid or an adult. A benefit of this app is that it can work on your phone or a tablet and you don’t need to have a computer online (having a Bluetooth keyboard is ideal, but the program can work without one too). After teaching middle school Computer Applications and typing for the past several years I realized that many of the free online typing programs had several flaws. The biggest problem I found was that many of my students would never learn to use the correct fingers to type with when only using the most popular sites. The main problem that I discovered was that the online typing tutors almost always teach the pointer fingers first, and for students who are already used to hunting and pecking they don’t transition to the less used fingers redly. To the best of my knowledge this app and accompanying website www.freetypinglessons.club has the only method that begins teaching the pinkies first and then proceeds to the fingers that students are already used to using. I have found that this method breaks bad habits early and sets students up to successfully type while using the correct fingers. I have also made the learning process easier by color coding the keys creating an alliterating pneumonic device to assist with learning (Pink - pinkies, Red - ring fingers, Mint-Green - middle fingers, and Purple - pointers). The introductory lessons are designed for learners to develop correct muscle memory when typing the keys. The process systematically begins with home row weak fingers, and then adds top row and bottom row in a way that will teach correct finger position automatically and help break bad typing habits naturally. As the lessons progress to beginner and intermediate typing lessons students will type text that works on proper reaches. Some programs deviate from this method at this point and prefer to type words first, however this program focuses on teaching muscle memory and proper keying technique, so many letter combinations are systematically introduced so as to help students master the entire keyboard. Aside from the lessons, students may take a timed typing test. Test options include beginner (lowercase only), intermediate (capitals and lowercase), and advanced (includes numbers and symbols). The typing test duration can be setup for between one and five minutes long, and your results are displayed instantly. Other benefits of this typing program are that it tracks how long is spent on each individual lesson, and it tracks the total amount of time typed overall. Data from each key is recorded, and you can identify your percentage accuracy for each letter of the alphabet. Students earn points for each letter correctly typed, and stars are earned for finishing lessons with a high degree of accuracy. In addition to these features you can view your typing test statistics which will show up to the last 10 tests that you have taken. It’s my pleasure to be a middle school typing teacher and to provide this app developed from my years of experience. I know you will find learning to type beneficial in your life and if this app helps I hope you give it a positive rating. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions, suggestions, or need support via email: squadtiming@gmail.com

About

Type Flash

A fast-paced word racing game where you compete globally for the highest Words Per Minute (WPM). Train your typing skills, challenge friends, and practice with touch or a connected keyboard. Enjoy a colorful experience with customizable backgrounds.

Highlights
  • Global WPM competition
  • Friend challenges
  • Touch and keyboard support
  • Customizable colorful backgrounds
  • Global leaderboards
  • Smart auto-generated tests
Features
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Race to compete against the world for the highest Words Per Minute (WPM) you can type! Train yourself, challenge your friends, and see how you rank up against the rest of the world. Practice with touch or connect a keyboard to practice traditional typing. With 5 colorful backgrounds to choose from improving your typing skills has never been so simple and colorful! Can you achieve a WPM of 100? Features: - smart auto generated typing speed tests - keyboard support - landscape support on iPad - 5 warm background colors to enhance experience - global leaderboards for skill rating and best streak Type, Learn, Improve, Repeat.

Screenshots

Best Typing Lessons and Test4 screens
Type Flash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Best Typing Lessons and Test at every 6 weeks against Type Flash's every 12 months. Type Flash's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Best Typing Lessons and Test sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Type Flash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Best Typing Lessons and Test against 4.5 for Type Flash. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Best Typing Lessons and Test's written reviews are positive against 74% of Type Flash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Best Typing Lessons and Test ships an update every 6 weeks, Type Flash every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Best Typing Lessons and Test versus Type Flash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBest Typing Lessons and TestType Flash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better4.5 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better73.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K1.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 12 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB106 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTamber SchoreyCorey Smith

Customer experience

Best Typing Lessons and Test

All ratings1,080 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative20.5%

Type Flash

All ratings1,210 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral6.4%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative18.4%

User reviews

Best Typing Lessons and Test

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Helps improve typing skills
  • 👍 Systematic and progressive lessons
  • 🎨 Color-coded finger placement
  • 💰 Free with optional paid version

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices
  • 💤 Repetitive and boring at times
  • 📺 Frequent ads in free version
  • 🔍 Difficulty seeing some letters on screen

Type Flash

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast typing practice
  • 👍 Improves typing accuracy
  • 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 📊 Helpful leaderboard feature

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 💰 Too many ads
  • 🕰️ Timed aspect can be frustrating

Bugs and requests

Best Typing Lessons and Test

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Keyboard input issues on iPad
  • Lesson progress not saving properly
  • Typing speed test not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • More practice options and game modes
  • Progress tracking and performance analytics
  • Customizable text for practice
  • Support for more keyboard layouts

Type Flash

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Ads blocking view of typing area
  • Inability to progress to next level

Requested features

3 requests
  • Customizable word lists and difficulty levels
  • Flashcard mode for targeted practice
  • Voice feedback for letter inputs

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Best Typing Lessons and Test

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
1 purchases

Type Flash

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Best Typing Lessons and Test free?
Best Typing Lessons and Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Type Flash free?
Type Flash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Best Typing Lessons and Test or Type Flash?
Best Typing Lessons and Test is rated higher. Best Typing Lessons and Test averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Type Flash averages 4.5 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Best Typing Lessons and Test or Type Flash have ads?
Both Best Typing Lessons and Test and Type Flash show ads.
Which is updated more often, Best Typing Lessons and Test or Type Flash?
Best Typing Lessons and Test ships an update every 6 weeks, and Type Flash every 12 months. Most recently, Best Typing Lessons and Test was updated on September 22, 2026 and Type Flash on September 24, 2026.

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