Comparison

Touch vs Clear Words App

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

Head to head
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.

About

Clear Words App

Features
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Clear Words is an inclusive communication app designed for neurodiverse children and their families. Built with love, it helps non-verbal and early-verbal children express their feelings, learn daily routines, and build independence. COMMUNICATE WITH PICTURE CARDS Speak to Lulu and watch picture cards appear on screen. Your child sees and understands what you're saying through beautiful illustrated cards. Recognises over 50 words across 6 languages. YOUR CHILD SPEAKS TOO 27 emotion and needs cards let your child tap to express how they feel. Each card speaks out loud — Happy, Sad, Scared, Hungry, Thirsty, and more. Perfect for non-verbal children or kids learning to communicate. ILLUSTRATED STORIES Read together with 5 beautifully illustrated stories that teach daily routines — bath time, going to school, bedtime, and more. Every page reads aloud and uses your child's name to make them feel part of the story. VISUAL DAILY AGENDA Create a predictable daily routine to reduce anxiety. Each activity includes brain warmup exercises to do together, step-by-step guides, and a Pomodoro timer for focus and breaks. Earn stars for completed tasks! LEARNING GAMES Image puzzles and routine puzzles help children build independence and make daily routines fun. Starts easy and gets progressively harder. AAC MODE Three communication levels — Essential (8 cards), Basic (17 cards), and Expanded (27 cards) — so you can adjust to your child's needs. 6 LANGUAGES English, Português, Español, Italiano, 简体中文, and 繁體中文. Clear Words Premium includes a 7-day free trial. Subscribe for unlimited access to all stories, games, agenda features, and communication cards. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://livia-melo-books.github.io/clear-words-privacy/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Clear Words App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Touch at none against Clear Words App's 2. Clear Words App's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price and ads 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. Clear Words App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Touch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Touch versus Clear Words App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouchClear Words App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (50 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings50 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size280 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTOUCH-TYPE READ & SPELL LTDLivia Graca Melo

Bugs and 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

Clear Words App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Touch

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Clear Words App

Subscriptions2
  • Clear Words Premium$7.991 Month
  • Clear Words Premium (Annual)$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Touch free?
Touch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Clear Words App free?
Clear Words App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Touch or Clear Words App have ads?
Neither Touch nor Clear Words App shows ads.

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