Comparison

Computers at Work Lite vs Talking Typer

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

Head to head
About

Computers at Work Lite

This app teaches essential computer skills for office jobs through interactive exercises like order processing and data entry. Users progress from basic tasks to more complex workplace scenarios, building practical proficiency.

Highlights
  • Order processing training
  • Data entry practice
  • Real office procedures
  • Progressive skill development
  • Workplace scenario simulation
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Computers at Work iPad App focuses on actual computer skills that prepare users for office jobs. The software includes Order Processing and Data Entry which challenge students to work independently for an hour or more while learning real office procedures. As skills improve, users progress from simple tasks to jobs common in today's workplace entering orders, checking inventories, and determining payment methods. Note: This Free version limits cards to 5 non-random cards. The full-version, available in the in-app store, allows card printing or up to 200 random on-screen cards.

About

Talking Typer

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
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Talking Typer finally makes its way to iOS. Help students make typing progress with this fun-to-use self-voicing app! Talking Typer An accessible typing and computer keyboard tutorial app with a keyboard game to help increase speed and accuracy in a fun environment! Learn to type or improve your skills with drills, practice lessons, keyboard explorer, and an entertaining game. It is designed for blind and visually impaired students, but can be used by sighted students too. This makes it a great tool for the whole class. 35 Built-in Lessons Talking TyperTM for iOS devices comes with 35 built-in lessons at levels 1-10. Teachers and parents can create new lessons, edit lessons, and assign lessons to individual students or groups. Speed, accuracy, and typing level can also be set for individual students or groups. The app saves the results of each drill allowing students, teachers, and parents to monitor improvement. Hurry Scurry Game The app also includes the exciting game Hurry Scurry, where students earn points by typing letters before the ball drops. It’s fun for all ages and skill levels! Self-Voicing and Apple® VoiceOver Accessible The app is both self-voicing and accessible with Apple’s VoiceOver. The onboard keyboard of your device can be used with Talking Typer, but an external keyboard is recommended. The app can also be used with a refreshable braille display, like APH’s Refreshabraille 18TM Bluetooth®-enabled device, making it accessible for students who are deafblind as well. Recommended ages: All.

Screenshots

Talking Typer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Talking Typer at 4.0 against Computers at Work Lite's 3.0. Talking Typer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. Computers at Work Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Talking Typer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Talking Typer holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talking Typer has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Computers at Work Lite versus Talking Typer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComputers at Work LiteTalking Typer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings211 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAttainment CompanyAmerican Printing House for the Blind (APH)

Customer experience

Computers at Work Lite

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Talking Typer

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Computers at Work Lite

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Version$39.99
None

Talking Typer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Computers at Work Lite free?
Computers at Work Lite 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, Computers at Work Lite or Talking Typer?
Talking Typer is rated higher. Computers at Work Lite averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Talking Typer averages 4.0 from 11 ratings.
Do Computers at Work Lite or Talking Typer have ads?
Neither Computers at Work Lite nor Talking Typer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Computers at Work Lite or Talking Typer?
Computers at Work Lite ships an update every 11 months, and Talking Typer every 11 months. Most recently, Computers at Work Lite was updated on November 6, 2026 and Talking Typer on November 1, 2026.

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