Comparison

Braille Trainer vs Schule Buttwil

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

Head to head
About

Braille Trainer

Learn and translate Braille with this app. It offers German, English, and French program versions, supporting both 6- and 8-point Braille. Practice Braille characters and translate text into readable format.

Highlights
  • Learn 6- and 8-point Braille
  • German, English, and French language support
  • Train Braille characters
  • Translate Braille to text
  • Create custom Braille texts
  • Supports Voice Over
Features
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This app makes it possible for non-blind people to learn Braille (6- and 8-point "Braille" writing). In the app, you can choose between the German, English and French program version. In the German area, all Braille characters of long and shorthand are available. In the English area, Grade 2 braille can be trained. Different areas can be selected for training. The app supports the "Voice Over" function, also for the braille dots. In addition, a text in Braille (full writing only) can be translated into readable text (called "blackletter" in the blind area) using a function. If the output should not be visible to bystanders, the output can also be switched off. In case of double braille codes, the corresponding characters are displayed for selection (only available in the English area, e.g. for "ff", "to" and "!"). To create own Braille texts, a text can be entered, which is then output in full Braille (with and without additional black letters). Custom Braille codes for letter sequences are also taken into account (e.g. "SCH" in German or "the" in English).

About

Schule Buttwil

Features
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Da heute bereits über 80% aller Bewohner der Schweiz (über 96% der 20 bis 50 jährigen Bewohner) ein Smartphone besitzen, ergeben sich immer neue Möglichkeiten in der Art und Weise wie die Kommunikation und Information von Schulen gegenüber den Eltern vonstatten gehen kann. Unsere School-App bietet hier jeder Schule individuell und kostengünstig die Möglichkeit, diese neue Kommunikationsform einzusetzen. Die Eltern laden sich die App herunter und sind mit einem Klick immer auf dem neusten Stand bezüglicher aller gewünschten Informationen zu Ihrer Schule.

Screenshots

Braille Trainer4 screens
Schule Buttwil3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Schule Buttwil at every 3 weeks against Braille Trainer's every 3 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Braille Trainer ships an update every 3 months, Schule Buttwil every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Braille Trainer versus Schule Buttwil: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBraille TrainerSchule Buttwil
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin GertzDockland SA

In-app purchases

None

Braille Trainer

No in-app purchases

None

Schule Buttwil

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Braille Trainer free?
Braille Trainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Schule Buttwil free?
Schule Buttwil is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Braille Trainer or Schule Buttwil have ads?
Neither Braille Trainer nor Schule Buttwil shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Braille Trainer or Schule Buttwil?
Braille Trainer ships an update every 3 months, and Schule Buttwil every 3 weeks. Most recently, Braille Trainer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Schule Buttwil on November 3, 2026.

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