Comparison

Touch and Write vs Bugs and Numbers

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

Head to head
About

Touch and Write

This app helps children learn to write letters and words by simulating various tactile experiences like finger painting or writing in shaving cream. It offers customizable word lists and diverse writing textures and papers to make learning engaging and effective for young learners.

Highlights
  • Simulated tactile writing experiences
  • Customizable word and name lists
  • Toggle letter sounds or names
  • Phoneme database for 80,000 words
  • Multiple writing textures and papers
  • Visual, kinesthetic, and tactile learning integration
Features
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"My son loves Touch and Write - Fantastic app and the customising options are great!" - from parent review ***** "Love, love, love your app Touch and Write:)" - from parent review ***** "Touch and Write has moved to the top of my list for learning to write. It's extremely fun for my 4 year old with classic autism and the easiest app for me to customize!" - from parent review ***** "I would highly highly highly recommend this app" - WelcomeToTheirWorld app reviews ***** "I have recommended Touch and Write to all my colleagues and parents. I think it is fabulous! My students do not get frustrated and quit. They are able to focus for extended periods of time and I get to make my own target list. Thanks for this great app." - Speech Therapist in California ***** "I just wanted to tell you about my session with my student today using 'Touch and Write.' He is a kindergarten student... he resists writing and acts out to avoid it. Today I showed him the 'Touch and Write' program... he was totally attentive for 30 minutes, quickly learned to move between the different writing textures and understood the use of the 'little monster' to make the letter correctly." – Teacher ***** "The k and 1st grade kids are really engaged! One of them worked for 15 minutes - the most we have seen him do in weeks." - Teacher FizzBrain featured on CBS's "60 Minutes"! Kids love learning to write - especially when they can use shaving cream, paint, and jello! "Touch and Write" was developed by real classroom teachers, and recreates the fun and effective teaching strategy used in classrooms every day: learning letters by writing with shaving cream, jello, finger paint, and more! "Touch and Write" uses a letter style similar to those most commonly taught in schools, so it prepares children for a real classroom. "Touch and Write" also allows you to create your own lists of names and words so that you can individualize the learning experience for your child! And it comes with 6 of its own word lists, including the most important words for young children to learn – high frequency sight words! FEATURES: >>Toggle letter SOUNDS or letter names >>Database includes phonemes for 80,000 words and names >>Easy to make your own word lists! Children can practice writing their own names and individualized spelling lists. Parents and teachers can create as many word lists as they want. >>Integrates visual, kinesthetic and simulated tactile modalities to enhance learning – and fun! >>Created by elementary classroom teachers – based on best teaching practices! >>Comes with 16 different writing textures: shaving cream, ketchup, lime gelatin, chocolate frosting, chalk, pencil, blue pen, lemon gelatin, chocolate pudding, syrup, grape jelly, whipped cream, pumpkin pie, red paint, and vanilla pudding >>Comes with 28 different writing papers, including 4 different line patterns children are most likely to find in real classrooms, food papers, animal papers, nature papers, and more >>Includes 2 high frequency word lists to help children practice the most common words encountered by early learners >>Includes word family lists, such as the -AT family and -AN family >>Includes 2 alphabet word lists – short words from a to z – providing practice in both upper and lower case letters >>Includes 1 alphabet list – for just practicing the letters a to z, both upper and lower case >>Brief reward at the end of each word reinforces learning and motivates children, without becoming a distraction! Search YouTube for "Touch and Write App" to see how our other writing apps work, or locate the FizzBrainApps channel. Please contact us at fizzbrain@gmail.com with any questions, problems, or suggestions. We will get right back to you – we listen to our customers! And if you have additional textures or papers you would like to see included in an update, let us know!

About

Bugs and Numbers

This app offers a fun and engaging way for young children to develop essential math skills. It features a variety of interactive activities, from counting to early fractions, presented with playful graphics and music. Designed for ages 3-6, it helps build a strong foundation in early mathematics.

Highlights
  • Math skills practice for ages 3-6+
  • Pre-math to early fractions
  • Interactive counting and matching games
  • Visual instructions and self-leveling activities
  • Multi-user profiles
  • Engaging graphics and music
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Bugs and Numbers is designed for kids to practice a wide range of math skills. Organized into three stages, the app covers pre math to early fractions. Each activity is crafted for a basic set of math skills that introduces zany game play, fun graphics, and beautiful music. Tap and count bugs to help them get across the water in an egg carton. Match numbers and shapes at the bug hotel, which happens to be an old refrigerator. INCLUDES: Counting, Comparisons, Identification (shapes, numbers), Patterns, Sequencing, and more FEATURES: • Designed for ages 3-6 for the first 12 activities and 5+ for stage 3 • Visual instructions for each activity • Most activities are self leveling • Multi-user profiles • 36 achievements • Original, detailed, and visually intriguing graphics • Each of the 18 activities has its own beautiful, and engaging music • Humorous interactions and sound effects • NO In-Apps / NO third party advertising • Parental Gate We want and appreciate your feedback! Email: support@littlebitstudio.com Instagram: @littlebitstudio Facebook: @littlebitstudio Twitter: @lilbitstudio

Screenshots

Touch and Write4 screens
Bugs and Numbers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bugs and Numbers at 4.8 against Touch and Write's 4.2. Bugs and Numbers also leads on price ($0.99 vs $2.99). Touch and Write's advantage is review sentiment (94% vs 66%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Touch and Write costs $2.99 and Bugs and Numbers $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bugs and Numbers holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 25 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 94% of Touch and Write's written reviews are positive against 66% of Bugs and Numbers's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Touch and Write ships an update every 5 weeks, Bugs and Numbers every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Touch and Write versus Bugs and Numbers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouch and WriteBugs and Numbers
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.2 (9 ratings)4.8 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.5% of reviews — better66.0% of reviews
Number of ratings925 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB238 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFIZZBRAIN LLCLittle Bit Studio, LLC

Customer experience

Touch and Write

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.2%

Bugs and Numbers

All ratings25 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews144 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative27.1%

Bugs and requests

Touch and Write

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bugs and Numbers

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App incompatible with iOS 11 and later versions
  • App became non-functional after iOS updates
  • Unable to designate or switch between user profiles
  • Settings menu traps users with no back button
  • App no longer available/went offline for extended period
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  • Occasional glitches in certain game levels
  • No customer support access (only ad links)

Requested features

10 requests
  • Android version of the app
  • Add dogs or other animals to the game
  • More frequent app updates
  • Better user profile management with separate progress tracking
  • Reset button for individual games
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  • Canadian currency support
  • More advanced apps for older children
  • Clearer visual instructions at game start
  • Verbal feedback/rewards when tasks are completed
  • Multiplayer or score separation for multiple users

In-app purchases

None

Touch and Write

No in-app purchases

None

Bugs and Numbers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Touch and Write free?
Touch and Write costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bugs and Numbers free?
Bugs and Numbers costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Touch and Write or Bugs and Numbers?
Bugs and Numbers is rated higher. Touch and Write averages 4.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Bugs and Numbers averages 4.8 from 25 ratings.
Do Touch and Write or Bugs and Numbers have ads?
Neither Touch and Write nor Bugs and Numbers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Touch and Write or Bugs and Numbers?
Touch and Write ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bugs and Numbers every 5 months. Most recently, Touch and Write was updated on October 14, 2026 and Bugs and Numbers on October 13, 2026.

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