# Read for the Blind vs Talking Typer

The clearest difference is rating: Talking Typer at 3.9 against Read for the Blind's 1.6. Talking Typer also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 25%). Read for the Blind's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Talking Typer holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Read for the Blind's written reviews are positive against 50% of Talking Typer's.

Read for the Blind ships an update monthly, Talking Typer every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on June 6, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Read for the Blind | Talking Typer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-for-the-blind/id705499163/reviews) | **[3.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-typer/id992103463/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 19 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TAB Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/952508052) | [American Printing House for the Blind (APH)](https://appshunter.io/developer/704570515) |

## What reviewers say

### Read for the Blind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-for-the-blind/id705499163)

This app allows anyone to create audiobooks for the visually impaired by reading content from books, articles, or websites. Completed audiobooks are then shared through a free service for the blind to access.

**Highlights:** Create audiobooks from various sources, Record voices directly within the app, Support for multiple readers per book, Compile chapters into complete audiobooks, Contribute to a free service for the blind

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Read for the Blind free?

Read for the Blind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Talking Typer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Read for the Blind or Talking Typer?

Talking Typer is rated higher. Read for the Blind averages 1.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Talking Typer averages 3.9 from 10 ratings.

### Do Read for the Blind or Talking Typer have ads?

Neither Read for the Blind nor Talking Typer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Read for the Blind or Talking Typer?

Read for the Blind ships an update monthly, and Talking Typer every 11 months. Most recently, Read for the Blind was updated on June 6, 2026 and Talking Typer on September 2, 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.*