# TouchChat Discover vs Spell Tap

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spell Tap at 100% against TouchChat Discover's 22%. Spell Tap also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). TouchChat Discover's advantage is price (Free vs $5.99) and ratings volume (100 vs 2). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

TouchChat Discover is free to download; Spell Tap costs $5.99 up front. TouchChat Discover sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Spell Tap asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spell Tap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TouchChat Discover has 100 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of TouchChat Discover's written reviews are positive against 100% of Spell Tap's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TouchChat Discover | Spell Tap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [3.8 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchchat-discover/id427022529/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spell-tap/id6740072369/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **100** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 21.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#170** |
| Size | 2.7 GB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Prentke Romich Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/474446992) | [Curtis Bender](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788268379) |

## What reviewers say

### TouchChat Discover

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchchat-discover/id427022529)

This app offers a risk-free way to explore a powerful communication solution before committing to a purchase. It provides a free trial of all features or access to lite-tech boards for individuals with speech difficulties.

**Highlights:** 30-day free trial of full features, Explore lite-tech WordPower boards, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), Customizable vocabulary and messages, Built-in voice synthesizer, Multiple language options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30-Day Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Upgrade to TouchChat HD Lite | $9.99 | one-time |
| Talk-About Vocabulary | $44.99 | one-time |
| PCS Symbol Library | $49.99 | one-time |
| Arabic Vocabulary Set | $49.99 | one-time |
| iShare 1-Year 2GB Subscription | $59.99 | one-time |
| Pixon® for TouchChat | $79.99 | one-time |
| Gateway© Vocabulary | $149.99 | one-time |
| WordPower Vocabulary | $149.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade - TouchChat HD | $149.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade TouchChat HD WordPower | $299.99 | one-time |


### Spell Tap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spell-tap/id6740072369)

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

This communication tool is designed for nonspeaking individuals who use spelled communication. It offers a simple interface with a stencil-like layout for easy selection of letters and numbers, and utilizes text-to-speech for spoken output. The app is fully functional offline and free of ads and in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Stencil-like layout for easy input, Automatic Text to Speech, Offline functionality, No ads or in-app purchases, Simple user interface, Separated typing and history boxes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TouchChat Discover free?

TouchChat Discover is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Spell Tap free?

Spell Tap costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TouchChat Discover or Spell Tap?

Spell Tap is rated higher. TouchChat Discover averages 3.8 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while Spell Tap averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do TouchChat Discover or Spell Tap have ads?

Neither TouchChat Discover nor Spell Tap shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TouchChat Discover or Spell Tap?

TouchChat Discover ships an update every 2 months, and Spell Tap every 2 months. Most recently, TouchChat Discover was updated on October 15, 2026 and Spell Tap on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*