Comparison

Touch vs A.Up WordChains

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

A.Up WordChains

Features
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Can you follow the chain? A.Up WordChains is the beautifully simple word game that puts your knowledge of the English language to the ultimate test. Connect thousands of real word pairs — collocations drawn from everyday English — and discover just how deeply wired your vocabulary really is. The rules are wonderfully simple. Each word in your chain must link naturally to the next — Heavy Rain, Rain Storm, Storm Cloud, Cloud Cover — building an unbroken chain of meaning, one word pair at a time. No nonsense, no gimmicks. Just pure language, flowing from one thought to the next. EDUCATE YOUR MIND A.Up WordChains is built on genuine English collocations — the word pairs that native speakers use instinctively, every day. Playing regularly sharpens your vocabulary, deepens your understanding of how words naturally connect, and reinforces the kind of language intuition that takes years to develop. Whether you're a student, a professional, or simply a lover of words, every game teaches you something new. Perfect for learners of English at any level — and genuinely challenging for native speakers too. UNWIND AND RECHARGE There's no timer. No pressure. No frantic tapping. A.Up WordChains is designed to let your mind settle into a calm, satisfying rhythm. The gentle flow of connecting words one by one is the ideal antidote to a busy day — immersive enough to quiet the noise, light enough to pick up and put down whenever you like. Think of it as meditation for the language-loving brain. WHY A.UP WORDCHAINS? • Thousands of authentic English word-pair collocations • Stimulating, educational and genuinely rewarding to play • Calm, uncluttered design — no ads, no distractions • Perfect for unwinding, travelling, or filling a quiet moment • Builds real vocabulary and language intuition with every game • Suitable for ages 12 and up — great for the whole family • A fresh, satisfying challenge every single time you play • Now featuring Offline Multiplayer Mode for up to 5 people - perfect for long journeys, dinner parties and game nights PLAY IT YOUR WAY Whether you have five minutes or a full evening, A.Up WordChains fits around you. Dip in for a quick chain on your commute, or settle in for a longer session as your mind finds its flow. The more you play, the sharper your instincts become — and the more surprising connections you'll discover hiding in plain sight. Start your chain today. See how far you can go. All offline play so great for passengers on long car journeys or flights! A.Up WordChains — Designed to educate and stimulate bright minds.

Screenshots

A.Up WordChains4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: A.Up WordChains at 100% against Touch's 59%. Touch's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Touch ships an update every 8 days, A.Up WordChains every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Touch versus A.Up WordChains: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouchA.Up WordChains
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (50 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings50 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size281 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTOUCH-TYPE READ & SPELL LTDStoneridge Design Solutions

Customer experience

Touch

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

A.Up WordChains

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

A.Up WordChains

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Touch

No in-app purchases

None

A.Up WordChains

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Touch free?
Touch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is A.Up WordChains free?
A.Up WordChains is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Touch or A.Up WordChains have ads?
Neither Touch nor A.Up WordChains shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Touch or A.Up WordChains?
Touch ships an update every 8 days, and A.Up WordChains every 3 months. Most recently, Touch was updated on October 24, 2026 and A.Up WordChains on October 25, 2026.

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