Touch-type Read and Spell review
A structured typing tutor with phonics instruction, reporting, and custom practice.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Touch-type Read and Spell is an online typing tutor for children aged 7 and older, teenagers, adults, families, schools, tutors, and learners with literacy difficulties. Its course combines touch-typing practice with phonics, reading, spelling, dictation, repetition, and multisensory audio and visual prompts. The structure is substantial: 24 levels contain 31 modules each, with hand-position prompts, on-screen words, audio support, free-writing sessions, weekly goals, trophies, and certificates. It is particularly suited to phonics-based learners, educators, and programs supporting learners with dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, autism, dyspraxia, or English-language learning needs.
Pricing is straightforward but places the product firmly in the paid category. The Annual plan costs £99 per student per year and includes a 30-day money-back guarantee, equivalent to £8.25 per student per month. The Monthly plan costs £9.99 per student per month and also includes the 30-day money-back guarantee. The published plans do not include a free plan. For schools, tutors, and families managing multiple learners, administrator accounts, dashboards, progress scores, and reporting give the subscription an organizational focus beyond individual typing drills. The lower monthly equivalent is tied to annual billing, while the monthly option offers a shorter commitment at a higher rate.
Its strongest area is the depth of guided, literacy-aware instruction rather than a narrow focus on typing speed. Dictation and repetition exercises connect typing with spelling and reading, while custom lessons and spelling lists allow educators to tailor practice. Subject-specific typing modules support curriculum-oriented use, and free-writing sessions provide a less structured outlet after guided work. Web and iOS access, plus listed offline mode, support flexible learning contexts. Choose Touch-type Read and Spell when phonics, literacy support, structured progression, and educator reporting matter. Consider another option if a free plan, lower-cost access, or broader platform availability is the priority.
Touch-type Read and Spell pros and cons
- Where it wins
- 24 levels with 31 modules per level and guided phonics instruction
- Dashboards, progress scores, reporting, and administrator accounts
- Custom lessons, spelling lists, dictation, and subject-specific modules
- Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Annual pricing starts at £8.25 per student monthly equivalent
- Access is provided through web and iOS platforms
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