Spoken Tower vs Tiko Type
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spoken Tower
This app uses a voice-powered adventure game to help children develop reading, math, and speaking skills. It provides immediate feedback and personalized learning paths for independent practice, making learning feel like play.
- Voice-powered learning game
- Reading, math, and speech practice
- Independent play design
- Immediate feedback system
- Personalized learning path
- Adventure-based gameplay
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Spoken Tower helps children build confidence in reading, math, and speaking through a voice powered learning game designed for independent play. Kids practice essential skills while playing a real adventure, not completing worksheets. WHY PARENTS TRUST SPOKEN TOWER • Designed by educational experts to cover the curriculum from kindergarten to 4th grade. • Encourages independent practice without constant supervision • Immediate feedback helps kids self-correct and improve naturally • Learning happens through gameplay, not drills or worksheets • Designed to keep kids engaged so practice happens consistently • Personalized & smart learning path WHY KIDS LOVE IT • A real adventure where every run feels fresh • Say the word or answer to shoot, unlock paths, and keep moving • Fast reactions and satisfying in game feedback • Feels like playing a game, not doing homework • Play math games, reading games, articulation games – all in one place WHAT SKILLS WILL MY CHILD PRACTICE WHILE PLAYING? Reading and early literacy • Letter and word recognition through in game prompts • Reading words out loud to unlock actions and progress • Practice with sight words and Dolch words during gameplay • Building reading confidence through repetition in a fun context Kids see the word, say the word, and use it immediately in the game. Math fluency • Quick math challenges integrated directly into gameplay • Saying the answer out loud to trigger actions and solutions • Repetition that helps kids get faster and more confident over time Math practice feels natural because it is part of the game loop. Speaking and articulation • Speaking out loud as part of every run • Practicing clear speech to progress in the game • Building confidence with speaking in a low pressure, game first environment INDEPENDENT PRACTICE WITH IMMEDIATE FEEDBACK Spoken Tower is designed for independent play. Kids receive instant feedback from the game itself, helping them adjust, retry, and improve without waiting for external correction. This immediate response keeps kids engaged, builds confidence, and supports real learning through repetition and action. The more they play, the more they practice. FROM AN AWARD-WINNING ED-TECH COMPANY Spoken Tower is developed by SAY IT Labs, an edtech company focused on speech, language, and learning through interactive technology. Our work is grounded in research and built in collaboration with experts in speech therapy, neuroscience, and child development. We design experiences that go beyond passive learning. By combining game design with evidence-based practice, we help children build real skills through repetition, engagement, and immediate feedback. SAFE FOR KIDS AND PARENT FRIENDLY Spoken Tower is designed with children and families in mind. • No ads • No third-party tracking • No disruptive pop-ups • Child-friendly design and content SUBSCRIPTION, PRICING & TERMS Access to The Spoken Tower requires a subscription after onboarding and includes a 7-day free trial. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase and prior to renewal. Subscriptions can be managed and canceled through your App Store account settings after purchase. TERMS OF USE https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PRIVACY POLICY https://www.sayitlabs.com/policies/privacy-policy
Tiko Type
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Type a thought. Hear it spoken. Tiko Type is a calm, distraction-free way to communicate in writing — and to have those words spoken aloud the moment they're ready. Built for children who find some thoughts easier to type than to say, Type keeps writing and speaking together in one quiet place. One field. One button. No menus competing with the sentence. Whether a child prefers typing over speaking, is building language, or simply wants their words to have a voice in the room, Type makes the path from thought to voice as short as possible. Type and speak — instantly Compose a message and tap once to hear it spoken aloud. No setup, no clutter, no distractions. The sentence stays front and center. A keyboard that fits Choose from QWERTY, AZERTY, QWERTZ, ABC, or Dvorak layouts, and pick from six gentle themes — Classic, Warm, Cool, Colorful, Contrast, and Ghost. Works beautifully with on-screen keyboards and external hardware alike. Saved phrases, always one tap away Keep the words that come up often close by, so they're ready the moment they're needed. Made for every child Speak each letter as it's typed, toggle capitals, turn animations on or off, and choose a voice that feels right. Available in 13 languages, including English, German, Spanish, French, Dutch, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Arabic, and more. Works offline, opens instantly Type works fully offline with no login walls. Drafts and settings are saved on the device, so it's always ready — anywhere. Type is part of the Tiko family of calm, immediate, and accessible communication tools for children. Each Tiko app does one thing well, without friction or clutter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tiko Type at none against Spoken Tower's 2. Spoken Tower's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Spoken Tower sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Tiko Type asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Spoken Tower | Tiko Type |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 815 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SAY IT Labs | Sil van Diepen |
In-app purchases
Spoken Tower
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$69.991 Year
Tiko Type
No in-app purchases









