Comparison

Taptilo U vs Bonocle Alphabet

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

Head to head
About

Taptilo U

Features
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Taptilo, the smart braille education device for all learners. Learning braille doesn't have to be boring anymore! Play and learn with Taptilo, packed with fun and engaging activities that will make you fall in love with braille instantly. Teaching braille can become a breeze with Taptilo. Connect with the app to customize lessons, practice settings and install new games. With interactive audio and tactile feedback, Taptilo engages learners of all levels and backgrounds to learn on their own or with guidance. Taptilo U is designed for Taptilo 3.0 users. *Learn the alphabet, numbers, and 1000+ words that are essential to everyday vocabulary. *Supports English UEB. *Taptilo Music: - Learn how to play "Mary Had A Little Lamb" with Taptilo Music. - Learn the basic solfege scale and try composing your own tune! - Piano, trumpet, bass instrument sounds. For more information, visit www.taptilo.com or contact hello@taptilo.com.

About

Bonocle Alphabet

This app offers an interactive way to learn and teach the braille alphabet and numbers in multiple languages. It features voice-over navigation, a guided tutorial, visual descriptions, and a practice section with progress tracking and rewards.

Highlights
  • Learn braille alphabet and numbers
  • Multi-language support
  • Voice-over navigation
  • Guided tutorial
  • Practice section
  • Progress tracking with trophies
  • Group learning with multiple devices
Features
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Learn or teach the braille alphabet and numbers easily using Bonocle. With many features to make the learning experience truly customized to your preference. You can learn on your own, with a friend, parent or in a classroom. Teachers can also use the app to connect with their students in their own way. Features include: 1- Learn alphabet and numbers in any language 2- Navigate the app using voice over 3- A tutorial to guide you through your learning process 4- Visual elements to describe all events happening in app or on Bonocle 5- Localized to support multiple languages for app UI 6- Practice what you learned under the practice section 7- Earn trophies for your progress 8- The connection bar allows connection to multiple Bonocles at once for a group learning experience.

Screenshots

Taptilo U4 screens
Bonocle Alphabet4 screens

Verdict

The call

Taptilo U and Bonocle Alphabet are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Taptilo U ships an update every 3 months, Bonocle Alphabet every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Taptilo U versus Bonocle Alphabet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaptilo UBonocle Alphabet
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better12.1
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerohfatech, inc.Bonocle

In-app purchases

None

Taptilo U

No in-app purchases

None

Bonocle Alphabet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Taptilo U free?
Taptilo U is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bonocle Alphabet free?
Bonocle Alphabet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Taptilo U or Bonocle Alphabet have ads?
Neither Taptilo U nor Bonocle Alphabet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Taptilo U or Bonocle Alphabet?
Taptilo U ships an update every 3 months, and Bonocle Alphabet every 2 months. Most recently, Taptilo U was updated on October 29, 2026 and Bonocle Alphabet on November 3, 2026.

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