Comparison

SymphonyMath vs Touch

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

Head to head
About

SymphonyMath

This app provides a conceptual approach to learning mathematics, helping students understand fundamentals rather than relying on memorization. It supports students at their own pace, building a strong foundation for advanced subjects and fostering confidence.

Highlights
  • Conceptual understanding of math
  • Self-paced learning
  • Built-in student assessments
  • Identifies at-risk students
  • Tracks student growth
  • Supports diverse learning styles
Features
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*** Full use of this app requires an active account for Symphony Math®. If you do not have account information, please contact your school for more information. *** A SIMPLE SOLUTION TO A DIFFICULT PROBLEM Many students struggle with math because they rely on arbitrary memorization techniques to answer specific questions. With this approach, students do not gain a substantive understanding of fundamentals and simply cannot adjust to more sophisticated problem solving. With Symphony Math®, these problems are resolved. Symphony Math® helps students understand mathematics at a conceptual level. Instead of being overwhelmed by numbers, students move at their own speed and learn how math works. Through every stage of Symphony Math®, students gain a strong foundation in underlying principles and become better equipped to take on basic and advanced subjects. Going far beyond rote math drills and practice tests, this special teaching solution illuminates the core of learning and produces confident, more capable students. BUILT IN ASSESSMENT Students take a Fall, Winter, and Spring assessment that quickly identifies at-risk students and helps track growth. A ROBUST INTERVENTION THAT SUPPORTS STUDENTS WHO NEED HELP IN MATH The best practices in developmental psychology and cognitive science are the cornerstones of Symphony Math®. Our uniquely designed delivery methods ensure that students – regardless of learning styles or knowledge levels – fully grasp fundamental mathematical ideas, even for difficult-to-explain and abstract concepts. The result is a solid foundation for acquiring higher math skills, as well as a positive learning experience.

About

Touch

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
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Please note in order to log in you need to have purchased a subscription to Touch-type Read and Spell. Learn to type in an easy and fun way! TTRS is an excellent touch-typing program on its own, with the added benefit of boosting reading and spelling skills. We offer a step-by-step touch-typing course that allows everyone to learn Keyboarding and enhance literacy skills at their own pace, via a series of bite-size modules and lessons. Improve spelling and reading skills in English with our dyslexia-friendly approach for children and adults. Measure progress and celebrate success as you build confidence in the workplace or classroom. The program is appropriate for children ages 6-7 through to adult learners. The TTRS iPad app is free for current course subscribers. **Important Notice** We recommend using a Bluetooth keyboard with the app. If you are having any technical issues, please email support@readandspell.com ----- TTRS enhances spelling, decoding, and sight-reading skills thanks to a multi-sensory approach grounded in phonics and based on the work of Orton-Gillingham. This makes it an appropriate solution for individuals who struggle with: dyslexia, dyspraxia, dysgraphia, attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), visual impairments, hearing impairments and stroke recovery.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SymphonyMath at 4.3 against Touch's 3.3. SymphonyMath also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and ratings volume (501 vs 50). Touch's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (59% vs 48%). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SymphonyMath holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SymphonyMath has 501 ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of SymphonyMath's written reviews are positive against 59% of Touch's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SymphonyMath ships an update monthly, Touch every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SymphonyMath versus Touch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSymphonyMathTouch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (501 ratings) — better3.3 (50 ratings)
Positive reviews48.0% of reviews59.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings501 — better50
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB280 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSymphony LearningTOUCH-TYPE READ & SPELL LTD

Customer experience

SymphonyMath

All ratings501 ratings
Positive81.6%
Neutral6.2%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive48.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative40.0%

Touch

All ratings50 ratings
Positive54.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative36.0%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive59.2%
Neutral6.1%
Negative34.7%

Bugs and requests

SymphonyMath

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App says correct answer is wrong
  • No sound
  • Crashes when palm touches screen
  • Loses progress for session
  • Launches with sound muted
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  • Requires going to settings to unmute

Requested features

6 requests
  • Make it funnier
  • Incorporate Subway Surfers with math facts
  • Add timed math challenges (1 min or 30 sec)
  • Remember students for home use
  • Allow users to work whenever they want
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  • Improve user interface for home users

Touch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SymphonyMath

No in-app purchases

None

Touch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SymphonyMath free?
SymphonyMath is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Touch free?
Touch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SymphonyMath or Touch?
SymphonyMath is rated higher. SymphonyMath averages 4.3 out of 5 from 501 ratings, while Touch averages 3.3 from 50 ratings.
Do SymphonyMath or Touch have ads?
Neither SymphonyMath nor Touch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SymphonyMath or Touch?
SymphonyMath ships an update monthly, and Touch every 8 days. Most recently, SymphonyMath was updated on September 21, 2026 and Touch on September 17, 2026.

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