# Talking Typer vs EchoVis Street

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Talking Typer at none against EchoVis Street's 3. Talking Typer also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). EchoVis Street's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 11 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EchoVis Street sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Talking Typer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Talking Typer against 4.0 for EchoVis Street. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talking Typer has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

Talking Typer ships an update every 11 months, EchoVis Street every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking Typer | EchoVis Street |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-typer/id992103463/reviews) | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echovis-street/id1440588932/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [American Printing House for the Blind (APH)](https://appshunter.io/developer/704570515) | [Transition Technologies S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/388173587) |

## What reviewers say

### Talking Typer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-typer/id992103463)

This accessible typing program helps students improve their keyboarding skills through lessons and a fun game. It is designed for blind and visually impaired students but is beneficial for all learners, offering progress tracking and customizable lessons.

**Highlights:** 35 built-in typing lessons, Customizable lessons for teachers/parents, Progress tracking for speed and accuracy, Hurry Scurry typing game, Self-voicing and VoiceOver accessible, Supports refreshable braille displays

**In-app purchases:** none


### EchoVis Street

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echovis-street/id1440588932)

An audio-based game designed to enhance hearing skills, particularly for visually impaired individuals. Players navigate virtual environments by analyzing traffic sounds to avoid obstacles. It can also serve as an educational tool for understanding the blind perspective.

**Highlights:** Audio-based gameplay, Traffic sound simulation, Virtual road crossing challenges, Text-to-speech integration, Educational tool for spatial orientation, Multiple game levels

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small payment | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Payment | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large payment | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talking Typer free?

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

### Is EchoVis Street free?

EchoVis Street is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Talking Typer or EchoVis Street?

Talking Typer and EchoVis Street are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Talking Typer or EchoVis Street have ads?

Neither Talking Typer nor EchoVis Street shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Talking Typer or EchoVis Street?

Talking Typer ships an update every 11 months, and EchoVis Street every 4 months. Most recently, Talking Typer was updated on October 29, 2026 and EchoVis Street on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*