# Talking Typer vs Words in Context

The clearest difference is rating: Words in Context at 5.0 against Talking Typer's 4.0. Talking Typer's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Words in Context holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talking Typer has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking Typer | Words in Context |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-typer/id992103463/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/words-in-context/id6761363663/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 18 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [American Printing House for the Blind (APH)](https://appshunter.io/developer/704570515) | [Practically Zen, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833874358) |

## 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


### Words in Context

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/words-in-context/id6761363663)

Effortlessly capture new vocabulary from any source, store it with its original context, and review it through gentle spaced repetition. Organize your words into custom folders and leverage AI for themed lists. Learn English or Russian with integrated tools.

**Highlights:** Save words from text, camera, or voice, Store words with context (sentence, translation, IPA), Spaced repetition review system, Organize words into folders, AI-assisted themed word list creation, Offline pronunciation playback, Import and backup word lists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talking Typer free?

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

### Is Words in Context free?

Words in Context is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Talking Typer or Words in Context?

Words in Context is rated higher. Talking Typer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Words in Context averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Talking Typer or Words in Context have ads?

Neither Talking Typer nor Words in Context shows ads.

---

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