Comparison

MetaTalkDE vs TouchMe Pairs

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

Head to head
About

MetaTalkDE

Features
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NOTE: This app remains in the store for existing customers; find our newest app version (with a white icon) under the name "MetaTalk" Four ready-to-use vocabularies in German are preconfigured, they can be customized and adapted easily for life long use: >6x11 with about 5000 words/phrases >5x9 with about 2000 words/phrases >4x7 with about 1500 words/phrases >3x5 with about 1000 words/phrases MetaTalk combines core and topic specific vocabulary in each section, avoiding deep hierarchical structures, allowing fast communication with a few taps. Pages with characters allow the transition to text-based communications. Rich grammar functions emulate language learning and provide easy access for correct communication. Color-coding for word-types can be activated and is user configurable. Phrases or sentences can be copied or saved to Photos for further use in chats and email; they can also be stored in our MemoBox for future use, for example in a talk or presentation. Search finds all words or phrases in a vocabulary and shows the path for each occurrence. Paths can be copied or saved to Photos. +Voices MetaTalk contains the Apple voices for all languages provided by iPadOS, and includes high-quality German voices by Acapela Male and female adult voices: Julia and Klaus In addition, the children voices Lea and Jonas, and the adult voice Claudia are available as in-app purchases. +METACOM Β© 2020 Annette Kitzinger The MetaTalk Library contains all METACOM symbols, and all terms are preconfigured with word-type and a word-forms. Add new term to a vocabulary with simple drag-and-drop from the library. You can create and copy vocabularies and customize them for example for different users. Vocabularies and pages can be exported and imported in compatible software versions. Additions materials - for example games and educational materials - are available for download.

About

TouchMe Pairs

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TouchMe Pairs is a variation of the popular game β€œFind pairsβ€œ. TouchMe Pairs for iPad is available in 2 versions: - TouchMe Pairs: An In-App Purchase is required to use custom content. - TouchMe Pairs PRO: Custom content can be used without limitation. The application offers three different modes: Cards face up Cards face down Cards face down with limited amount of time Each card can contain pictures, text and sound. Depending on the selected settings, different combinations can be used in addition to the classic mode (match pictures), e.g. matching sound and picture, matching text and sound, and so on. You can create your own cards with custom contend using the integrated editor. This allows the easy creation of new card sets. Various settings allow adjustment for special needs of users. The exercises can be operated by alternative input devices such as external switches. Note: On the iPad, the Home button must be pressed to get back to the main screen of the application. Objectives: Fun and games Concentration and anticipation training Training of switch use Areas of application: Early intervention Children and adults with physical impairments Children and adults with learning disabilities Playing

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TouchMe Pairs at Free against MetaTalkDE's $279.99. TouchMe Pairs also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.1). MetaTalkDE's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

TouchMe Pairs is free to download; MetaTalkDE costs $279.99 up front. MetaTalkDE sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and TouchMe Pairs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MetaTalkDE ships an update every 3 months, TouchMe Pairs every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
MetaTalkDE versus TouchMe Pairs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetaTalkDETouchMe Pairs
Price$279.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months β€” betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS14.112.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size722 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCidarIntegraTools GmbH

In-app purchases

5 purchases

MetaTalkDE

One-time5
  • KlausFree
  • JuliaFree
  • Lea$11.99
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  • Jonas$11.99
  • Claudia$11.99
1 purchases

TouchMe Pairs

One-time1
  • Editor$44.99

Questions

Is MetaTalkDE free?
MetaTalkDE costs $279.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is TouchMe Pairs free?
TouchMe Pairs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MetaTalkDE or TouchMe Pairs have ads?
Neither MetaTalkDE nor TouchMe Pairs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MetaTalkDE or TouchMe Pairs?
MetaTalkDE ships an update every 3 months, and TouchMe Pairs every 11 months. Most recently, MetaTalkDE was updated on September 9, 2026 and TouchMe Pairs on September 10, 2026.

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