Comparison

The Basic Facts Game vs Touch

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

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About

The Basic Facts Game

Features
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The Basic Facts Game is an iPad board game for two players. The game helps children learn addition, subtraction, multiplication and division number facts, as well as develops strategic thinking. This free version allows you to only play the addition game. To play the multiplication game, and other games we'll add, you need to purchase the app using the in-app purchase or purchasing the paid version from the App Store. Players take turns selecting numbers to add or multiply together to place a counter on the board. At each turn players recall several number facts as they work out the most strategic place for their counter. The game continues until one player has four counters side by side and in a straight line. To progress and succeed at math children need to be able to quickly and easily recall number facts. This game is a great way to practice this key skill. Features • A board game for two players • Ideal for children learning their basic number facts • Practices basic addition and subtraction number facts • Practices basic multiplication and division number facts • Strategic thinking is developed as the game is played • Fun and exciting way to keep motivation high • Focuses on a critical math skill vital for success How to Play Select the addition and subtraction game or the multiplication and division game. Take turns moving one slider to select a number. Add or multiply the two numbers and move a counter to the answer on the board. Only one of the two sliders can be moved during a turn so which slider to move is strategically important. The game continues until the one player has four counters side by side in a horizontal, vertical or diagonal straight line. Maths Adventures is a New Zealand company helping children learn mathematics. We develop apps that focus on the key concepts that need to be fully understood to progress and succeed in mathematics. Each of our apps focus on one key concept or skill. We believe: • Everyone can learn mathematics • Playing educationally rich games improves understanding • Learning math should be fun and exciting, a rewarding adventure Our growing variety of apps is research based, classroom and child tested to make sure they help learning. The Basic Facts Game is part of our ‘play and learn’ series, which contain games high in educational value where children learn as they play.

About

Touch

This app teaches touch-typing while simultaneously improving reading and spelling skills. It offers a step-by-step course with bite-sized modules, suitable for all ages and learning styles, including those with dyslexia. Track progress and build confidence in literacy.

Highlights
  • Learn touch-typing
  • Improve reading skills
  • Enhance spelling
  • Dyslexia-friendly approach
  • Step-by-step modules
  • Progress tracking
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Please note in order to log in you need to have purchased a subscription to Touch-type Read and Spell. Learn to type in an easy and fun way! TTRS is an excellent touch-typing program on its own, with the added benefit of boosting reading and spelling skills. We offer a step-by-step touch-typing course that allows everyone to learn Keyboarding and enhance literacy skills at their own pace, via a series of bite-size modules and lessons. Improve spelling and reading skills in English with our dyslexia-friendly approach for children and adults. Measure progress and celebrate success as you build confidence in the workplace or classroom. The program is appropriate for children ages 6-7 through to adult learners. The TTRS iPad app is free for current course subscribers. **Important Notice** We recommend using a Bluetooth keyboard with the app. If you are having any technical issues, please email support@readandspell.com ----- TTRS enhances spelling, decoding, and sight-reading skills thanks to a multi-sensory approach grounded in phonics and based on the work of Orton-Gillingham. This makes it an appropriate solution for individuals who struggle with: dyslexia, dyspraxia, dysgraphia, attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), visual impairments, hearing impairments and stroke recovery.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Touch at none against The Basic Facts Game's 1. The Basic Facts Game's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Basic Facts Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Touch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
The Basic Facts Game versus Touch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Basic Facts GameTouch
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.3 (50 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—59.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—50 — better
Update frequency—Every 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB280 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMath AdventuresTOUCH-TYPE READ & SPELL LTD

Bugs and requests

The Basic Facts Game

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Touch

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Cannot log into the app
  • App closes on startup
  • Data cannot be read (missing/incorrect format)
  • Stuck on loading screen
  • App doesn't synchronize with computer
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  • Cannot switch profiles without closing
  • App crashes frequently
  • Keyboard not working with iPad
  • Progress not saved after sync issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • App bugs after updates

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add profiles for multiple students
  • Improve synchronization between app and web
  • Make subscription cost clearer upfront
  • Reduce waiting time on loading screens
  • Fix double spaces in sentences
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  • Add more variety to lessons

In-app purchases

1 purchases

The Basic Facts Game

One-time1
  • Multiplication Game$2.99
None

Touch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Basic Facts Game free?
The Basic Facts Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Touch free?
Touch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Basic Facts Game or Touch have ads?
Neither The Basic Facts Game nor Touch shows ads.

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