Comparison

Talking Typer vs Bark

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

Bark

Features
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BarkWise is your intelligent companion for managing dog barking and monitoring your home, anytime and anywhere. Whether you’re working, out of the house, or just need peace of mind, BarkWise helps calm your dog using smart bark detection, live viewing, and automatic responses. All you need is an extra phone at home—no special device required. Key Features: Real-Time Bark Detection – Get instant alerts when your dog barks. Live Camera & Audio Monitoring – See and hear what’s happening at home in real time. Soothing Responses – Play your voice or calming sounds automatically. Smart AI Sound Recognition – Filters barking from other noises for accuracy. Recording & History – Review bark events and track progress over time. Remote Access – Monitor activity and control everything from your personal phone. Privacy First – Your recordings stay private and under your control. 1-Week Free Trial – Experience BarkWise before subscribing. BarkWise helps your pup feel safe, calm, and connected—reducing anxiety while giving you peace of mind wherever you are. --- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://barkwise.org/privacy

Screenshots

Talking Typer4 screens
Bark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Talking Typer at none against Bark's 6. Talking Typer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Bark's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 months). On price 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. Bark sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Talking Typer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Talking Typer ships an update every 11 months, Bark every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Talking Typer versus Bark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalking TyperBark
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmerican Printing House for the Blind (APH)WiseLabs OOD

In-app purchases

None

Talking Typer

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Bark

Subscriptions6
  • BarkWise Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • BarkWise Premium — Monthly$4.991 Month
  • BarkWise 6 Months7 Days trial$24.996 Months
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  • BarkWise Premium — 6 Months$24.996 Months
  • BarkWise 12 Months7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • BarkWise Premium — Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Talking Typer free?
Talking Typer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bark free?
Bark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Talking Typer or Bark have ads?
Bark shows ads; Talking Typer does not.
Which is updated more often, Talking Typer or Bark?
Talking Typer ships an update every 11 months, and Bark every 3 days. Most recently, Talking Typer was updated on September 15, 2026 and Bark on October 3, 2026.

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