# Touch vs Typing Practice

The clearest difference is rating: Typing Practice at 4.4 against Touch's 3.3. Typing Practice also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Touch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Typing Practice sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Touch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Typing Practice holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 81 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Touch's written reviews are positive against 63% of Typing Practice's.

Touch ships an update every 8 days, Typing Practice every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Touch | Typing Practice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-type-read-and-spell/id921091732/reviews) | **[4.4 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typing-practice-royalty/id1473008903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 50 | **81** |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 280 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TOUCH-TYPE READ & SPELL LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/921091731) | [Sandratra Razafindralambo](https://appshunter.io/developer/556442767) |

## What reviewers say

### Touch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-type-read-and-spell/id921091732)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps with spelling
- 👍 Improves typing skills
- 👍 Good for dyslexic/dysgraphic children
- 👍 Multi-sensory approach
- 👍 Short, engaging lessons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 App crashes/quits
- 🐛 Subscription required (not always clear)
- 🐛 iPad incompatibility
- 🐛 Synchronization problems

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Typing Practice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typing-practice-royalty/id1473008903)

Enhance your typing speed with engaging challenges and a smart progression system. Practice with various samples, difficulty levels, and modes, or create your own texts. Compete and share your progress with friends.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of built-in typing samples, Create custom typing samples, Five difficulty levels, Four typing modes, Climb typing ranks, Share replays with friends

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Royalty Pro (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Royalty Pro (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |
| Coffee Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Burger Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Upgrade | $7.99 | one-time |
| Discounted Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pizza Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $12.99 | one-time |
| Royalty Pro (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Touch free?

Touch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Typing Practice free?

Typing Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Touch or Typing Practice?

Typing Practice is rated higher. Touch averages 3.3 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Typing Practice averages 4.4 from 81 ratings.

### Do Touch or Typing Practice have ads?

Neither Touch nor Typing Practice shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Touch or Typing Practice?

Touch ships an update every 8 days, and Typing Practice every 4 weeks. Most recently, Touch was updated on October 16, 2026 and Typing Practice on October 20, 2026.

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