Math vs Touch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Virtual math manipulatives
- Illustrates numbers and operations
- Teaches fractions and decimals
- Covers integers and algebraic expressions
- Supports Math-U-See curriculum
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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).
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
Touch is free to download; Math costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
Math ships an update every 26 months, Touch every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Math | Touch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.1 (28 ratings) | 3.3 (50 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | 59.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28 | 50 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 280 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Demme Learning | TOUCH-TYPE READ & SPELL LTD |
Customer experience
Math
Touch
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
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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
Math
No in-app purchases
Touch
No in-app purchases









