Comparison

Talking Typer vs Taptilo U

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

Head to head
About

Talking Typer

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
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Talking Typer finally makes its way to iOS. Help students make typing progress with this fun-to-use self-voicing app! Talking Typer An accessible typing and computer keyboard tutorial app with a keyboard game to help increase speed and accuracy in a fun environment! Learn to type or improve your skills with drills, practice lessons, keyboard explorer, and an entertaining game. It is designed for blind and visually impaired students, but can be used by sighted students too. This makes it a great tool for the whole class. 35 Built-in Lessons Talking TyperTM for iOS devices comes with 35 built-in lessons at levels 1-10. Teachers and parents can create new lessons, edit lessons, and assign lessons to individual students or groups. Speed, accuracy, and typing level can also be set for individual students or groups. The app saves the results of each drill allowing students, teachers, and parents to monitor improvement. Hurry Scurry Game The app also includes the exciting game Hurry Scurry, where students earn points by typing letters before the ball drops. It’s fun for all ages and skill levels! Self-Voicing and Apple® VoiceOver Accessible The app is both self-voicing and accessible with Apple’s VoiceOver. The onboard keyboard of your device can be used with Talking Typer, but an external keyboard is recommended. The app can also be used with a refreshable braille display, like APH’s Refreshabraille 18TM Bluetooth®-enabled device, making it accessible for students who are deafblind as well. Recommended ages: All.

About

Taptilo U

Features
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Taptilo, the smart braille education device for all learners. Learning braille doesn't have to be boring anymore! Play and learn with Taptilo, packed with fun and engaging activities that will make you fall in love with braille instantly. Teaching braille can become a breeze with Taptilo. Connect with the app to customize lessons, practice settings and install new games. With interactive audio and tactile feedback, Taptilo engages learners of all levels and backgrounds to learn on their own or with guidance. Taptilo U is designed for Taptilo 3.0 users. *Learn the alphabet, numbers, and 1000+ words that are essential to everyday vocabulary. *Supports English UEB. *Taptilo Music: - Learn how to play "Mary Had A Little Lamb" with Taptilo Music. - Learn the basic solfege scale and try composing your own tune! - Piano, trumpet, bass instrument sounds. For more information, visit www.taptilo.com or contact hello@taptilo.com.

Screenshots

Talking Typer4 screens
Taptilo U4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Taptilo U at every 3 months against Talking Typer's every 11 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

Talking Typer ships an update every 11 months, Taptilo U every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Talking Typer versus Taptilo U: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalking TyperTaptilo U
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmerican Printing House for the Blind (APH)ohfatech, inc.

In-app purchases

None

Talking Typer

No in-app purchases

None

Taptilo U

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Talking Typer free?
Talking Typer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Taptilo U free?
Taptilo U is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Talking Typer or Taptilo U have ads?
Neither Talking Typer nor Taptilo U shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Talking Typer or Taptilo U?
Talking Typer ships an update every 11 months, and Taptilo U every 3 months. Most recently, Talking Typer was updated on September 15, 2026 and Taptilo U on September 12, 2026.

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