Comparison

Math vs Touch

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

Head to head
About

Math

This app provides a virtual collection of math manipulatives, mirroring the physical tools used with a specific math curriculum. It helps illustrate a wide range of mathematical concepts from basic numbers to algebraic expressions.

Highlights
  • Virtual math manipulatives
  • Illustrates numbers and operations
  • Teaches fractions and decimals
  • Covers integers and algebraic expressions
  • Supports Math-U-See curriculum
Features
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Math-U-See® Manipulatives is a virtual version of the physical manipulatives designed to be used with the Math-U-See® curriculum. They are used to illustrate a full range of mathematical concepts, including numbers, operations, fractions, decimals, integers, and algebraic expressions (levels Primer through Algebra 1).

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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Touch at Free against Math's $9.99. Touch also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 26 months) and review sentiment (59% vs 38%). Math's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Touch is free to download; Math costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Touch holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 50 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Math's written reviews are positive against 59% of Touch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math ships an update every 26 months, Touch every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Math versus Touch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathTouch
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating3.1 (28 ratings)3.3 (50 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews59.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2850 — better
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB280 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDemme LearningTOUCH-TYPE READ & SPELL LTD

Customer experience

Math

All ratings28 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral19.2%
Negative42.3%

Touch

All ratings50 ratings
Positive54.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative36.0%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive59.2%
Neutral6.1%
Negative34.7%

Bugs and requests

Math

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
Show 6 more
  • 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
Show 1 more
  • Add more variety to lessons

In-app purchases

None

Math

No in-app purchases

None

Touch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math free?
Math costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Touch free?
Touch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Math or Touch?
Touch is rated higher. Math averages 3.1 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Touch averages 3.3 from 50 ratings.
Do Math or Touch have ads?
Neither Math nor Touch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math or Touch?
Math ships an update every 26 months, and Touch every 8 days. Most recently, Math was updated on October 24, 2026 and Touch on October 24, 2026.

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