Talking Typer vs Thinking Tutor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Thinking Tutor
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ThinkingTutor is the ultimate reading companion for students who want to improve their reading skills and comprehension. Perfect for children and young learners, ThinkingTutor uses cutting-edge technology to provide real-time feedback on pronunciation and comprehension, ensuring every reading session is both educational and engaging. Features: • Photo-to-Text Scanning: Simply snap a photo of any page from a book, and ThinkingTutor will scan and convert the text, ready for your child to read. • Pronunciation Feedback: As your child reads aloud, ThinkingTutor listens and corrects any mispronunciations, helping them learn from every word. • Comprehension Questions: After reading, the app asks targeted questions to ensure your child understands the material, reinforcing learning and retention. • Daily Streaks: Motivate your child to read every day with daily streaks and progress tracking. • Allowance Incentives: Parents can set up an allowance system, rewarding correct word readings and comprehension answers to encourage consistent practice and improvement. • User-Friendly Interface: Designed with young learners in mind, ThinkingTutor is easy to navigate and fun to use. Why Choose ThinkingTutor? • Personalized Learning: Tailored feedback helps address individual reading challenges. • Interactive and Engaging: Keeps children motivated and excited about reading. • Parental Involvement: Allows parents to track progress and reward achievements. • Comprehensive Skills Development: Focuses on both pronunciation and comprehension for well-rounded reading proficiency. Download ThinkingTutor today and watch your child’s reading skills soar! -------------------------- Subscriptions: 1 month 9.99$ 1 year 96.00$ Terms and Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F_mXfu-xQTHIR1TzgRiVU1Y_5ce8U0t7TndE4sqYbeo/edit
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Talking Typer at none against Thinking Tutor's 2. Talking Typer also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Thinking Tutor's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 11 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Thinking Tutor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Talking Typer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Talking Typer ships an update every 11 months, Thinking Tutor every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Talking Typer | Thinking Tutor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | American Printing House for the Blind (APH) | Glenn Kohner |
In-app purchases
Talking Typer
No in-app purchases
Thinking Tutor
- Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$96.001 Year








