# Barton Tiles® vs Touch

The clearest difference is rating: Barton Tiles® at 4.1 against Touch's 3.3. Barton Tiles® also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 59%). Touch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Barton Tiles® sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Touch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Barton Tiles® holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 50 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Barton Tiles®'s written reviews are positive against 59% of Touch's.

Barton Tiles® ships an update every 2 months, Touch every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barton Tiles® | Touch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barton-tiles/id637391422/reviews)** | [3.3 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-type-read-and-spell/id921091732/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **50** |
| Positive reviews | **76.5% of reviews** | 59.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 30 MB | 280 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bright Solutions for Dyslexia, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/637391425) | [TOUCH-TYPE READ & SPELL LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/921091731) |

## What reviewers say

### Barton Tiles®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barton-tiles/id637391422)

This app enhances the Barton Reading & Spelling System for tutors and students. It automates lesson setup, word generation, and student progress tracking, saving valuable teaching time per session. Features include student profiles, lesson notes, and direct email communication.

**Highlights:** Student progress tracking, Automated lesson setup, Digital tile manipulation, Word generation, Note-taking, Email communication

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Phonemic Awareness | $29.99 | one-time |
| Consonants & Short Vowels | $29.99 | one-time |
| Closed & Unit Syllables | $29.99 | one-time |
| Multi-Syllable words and Vowel Teams | $29.99 | one-time |
| Prefixes & Suffixes | $29.99 | one-time |
| Six Reasons for Silent-E | $29.99 | one-time |
| Vowel-R's | $29.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Vowel Teams | $29.99 | one-time |
| Influence of Foreign Languages | $29.99 | one-time |
| Latin Roots and Greek Combining Forms | $29.99 | one-time |


### Touch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-type-read-and-spell/id921091732)

This app teaches touch-typing while simultaneously improving reading and spelling skills. It offers a step-by-step course with bite-sized modules, suitable for all ages and learning styles, including those with dyslexia. Track progress and build confidence in literacy.

**Highlights:** Learn touch-typing, Improve reading skills, Enhance spelling, Dyslexia-friendly approach, Step-by-step modules, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barton Tiles® free?

Barton Tiles® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Touch free?

Touch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Barton Tiles® or Touch?

Barton Tiles® is rated higher. Barton Tiles® averages 4.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Touch averages 3.3 from 50 ratings.

### Do Barton Tiles® or Touch have ads?

Neither Barton Tiles® nor Touch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Barton Tiles® or Touch?

Barton Tiles® ships an update every 2 months, and Touch every 8 days. Most recently, Barton Tiles® was updated on September 12, 2026 and Touch on September 17, 2026.

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