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.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Computers at Work Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Talking Typer asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Computers at Work Lite | Talking Typer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.0 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Attainment Company | American Printing House for the Blind (APH) |
Customer experience
Computers at Work Lite
Talking Typer
In-app purchases
Computers at Work Lite
- Unlock Full Version$39.99
Talking Typer
No in-app purchases
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