# OrbitNote vs Talking Typer

The clearest difference is rating: OrbitNote at 4.7 against Talking Typer's 4.0. OrbitNote also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (60 vs 11). Talking Typer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OrbitNote sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Talking Typer asks for nothing beyond the download.

OrbitNote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OrbitNote has 60 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

OrbitNote ships an update monthly, Talking Typer every 11 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OrbitNote | Talking Typer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbitnote/id666770153/reviews)** | [4.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-typer/id992103463/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **60** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 252 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Everway Opco Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/600829241) | [American Printing House for the Blind (APH)](https://appshunter.io/developer/704570515) |

## What reviewers say

### OrbitNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbitnote/id666770153)

This tool allows users to read, annotate, and listen to PDF documents. It converts image-based PDFs to accessible text and offers features like speech playback, highlighting, and iCloud sync for seamless document management across devices.

**Highlights:** Annotate PDFs with highlights, underscores, and notes, Convert image PDFs to searchable text, Listen to PDFs with human-quality voice playback, Change background and text colors for readability, Sync documents and annotations with iCloud, Import/export PDFs from cloud storage and other apps

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Krzysztof | $1.99 | one-time |
| Joaquim | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| Elise | $3.99 | one-time |
| Valentin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Elias | $3.99 | one-time |
| Emilie | $3.99 | one-time |
| Filip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Freja | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock ClaroPDF Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


### Talking Typer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-typer/id992103463)

This accessible typing program helps students improve their keyboarding skills through lessons and a fun game. It is designed for blind and visually impaired students but is beneficial for all learners, offering progress tracking and customizable lessons.

**Highlights:** 35 built-in typing lessons, Customizable lessons for teachers/parents, Progress tracking for speed and accuracy, Hurry Scurry typing game, Self-voicing and VoiceOver accessible, Supports refreshable braille displays

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OrbitNote free?

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

### Is Talking Typer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OrbitNote or Talking Typer?

OrbitNote is rated higher. OrbitNote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Talking Typer averages 4.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do OrbitNote or Talking Typer have ads?

Neither OrbitNote nor Talking Typer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OrbitNote or Talking Typer?

OrbitNote ships an update monthly, and Talking Typer every 11 months. Most recently, OrbitNote was updated on November 1, 2026 and Talking Typer on November 1, 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.*