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Symbols/Pictures Only Apps
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Device
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Symbol System
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Pre-programmed pages and customisation
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Voice Output/ Speech
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Access options
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Rating
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2CanTalk
AU $8.49
US $7.99
v1.1 |
iPhone
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Small number of photos included. User can import own images.
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A category based app, which uses the word "themes" for categories. The user can create an unlimited number of themes with up to 6 sub-categories. Each sub-category can then have 6 items, which in turn can link to a further 6 items. Editing mode is turned on and off through the Settings (located under Setting icon on one of your home screens). |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access |
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AACSpeechBuddy
AU $41.99
US $39.99
v1.5.2 |
iPhone
iPad
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2000+ Mulberry Symbols or use your own images in Desktop Speech Buddy. |
To be used in conjunction with the free Desktop Speech Buddy application from www.aacspeech.com. The desktop application lets you create custom PECS vocabulary sets, which can then be loaded by the app. User has control over types of sentence starters and vocabulary. Some Speech Sets are provided as examples/starters with the app. A message window at the bottom allows user to string icons together to speak. |
6 different synthesised voices, chosen when creating the Speech Set in Desktop Speech Buddy. |
Direct access |
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Ablah
AU $17.99
US $16.99
v1.1 |
iPhone
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Very few pre-stored images. User can import own images.
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Category based app. Categories can be created and photos or images added. Categories can be browsed by swiping through images or displayed as timed slide show. There is no message window for sentence construction. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access |
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Ablah HD
AU $17.99
US $16.99
v1.2 |
iPad
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Very few pre-stored images. User can import own images.
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Category based App. Categories can be created and photos or images added. Categories can be browsed by swiping through images or displayed as timed slide show. There is no message window for sentence construction. The HD version is slightly easier to use than the non-HD version as more information can be viewed on display. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access |
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Aeir Talk
Free
v1.0 |
iPad
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Photographs for pre-existing items. User can add own images. |
A flashcard app which allows the user to record speech to go with the flashcards. Flashcards are created as either nouns or verbs. There are a small number of starter phrases which can be played before a noun or verb, which then puts them into a complete sentence - although some of a sentences can end up being a little idiosyncratic! Existing vocabulary can be modified with new recordings and/or images. |
Recorded speech. Male recorded speech for pre-existing items, but this can be replaced with your own recording. |
Direct access. |
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Answers:YesNo
AU $1.99
US $1.99
(Lite version is available for free)
v3.2 |
iPhone
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Can import own images |
This app comes with a two button page, with Yes and No on it. Custom two cell pages can also be made for quick choice making, with up to 24 pages saved. Cells on the custom pages can have text and images on them, and different coloured backgrounds. |
Five voices for the Yes/No page - male, female, cartoon, girl and boy. Record your own speech for custom pages. |
Direct access |
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Answers:YesNo HD
AU $4.49
US $3.99
v4.0 |
iPad
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Can add photos from the camera or the photo library on the iPad
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This app comes with a two button page, with Yes and No on it. Custom two cell pages can also be made for quick choice making, with 6 x 2 cell favourite pages and 36 x 2 cell lesson plan pages. Cells on the custom pages can have text and images on them, and different coloured backgrounds. |
Five voices for the Yes/No page - male, female, cartoon, girl and boy. Record your own speech for custom pages. |
Direct access |
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Augie AAC
AU $169.99
US $159.99
(Lite version available for free)
v1.12 |
iPad
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Comes with a range of clip art for most existing vocabulary and user can import their own images.
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AAC and visual schedule app with separate sections for two environments (e.g. home and school). Main screen has some basic vocabulary (e.g. more, help, bathroom) as well as a notepad which is designed for support staff to type into to send messages between environments. Vocabulary and schedules are setup differently in each setting and vocabulary is stored under categories such as "I want" and "I feel" and "Lets Talk". Sample vocabulary in the Lets Talk category models use of social scripts. Once within a category a user is required to scroll through a popup to select an item, and then app then speaks. Every item can be customised or removed and new vocabulary can be added to every area. No message window for constructing sentences. |
Recorded speech |
Direct access |
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Autism 5-Point Scale EP
Free
v1.0 |
iPhone
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Custom pictures. |
A 5 point scale for an individual to let others know how they are feeling or how they feel about something. OK, nervous, "I am OK, but help", something hurts and emergency are the 5 points. Each point is supported by a picture. Words, recordings and images can be edited. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access. |
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AutisMate
AU $159.99
US $149.99
v2.0.2 |
iPad
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Includes SymbolStix. User can add own images. |
AutisMate is a visual scene based communication and language app which also includes the ability to create more traditional grid style pages. It has geolocation features, enabling a visual scene or group of scenes to be linked to a location. Has the ability to create hotspots at any point over the visual scene. Hotspots can have an extra image, or be transparent. A hotspot can be a link to a series of images, videos, text and voice output. The App isn't always intuitive to use but has some built-in help which may be of assistance. |
Child's synthesised speech or recorded speech. Extra voices available for purchase. |
Direct access. |
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Baluh
AU $6.49
US $5.99
v1.1.2 |
iPhone
iPad
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Includes over 400 ARASAAC symbols. User can import own images. |
AAC App designed for constructing simple pages. Some pages can be linked via cells, others need to be accessed through a text-based menu. Retrieval of some vocabulary relies heavily on the user's visual memory or on a facilitator navigating to pages for them. Main page can have four buttons, with up to 20 cells on category pages. |
Recorded speech |
Direct access. |
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Board Builder
AU $5.49
US $4.99
v1.3 |
iPad
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Comes with some photographs and user can import own images or add them with the device camera. |
App allows user to build a number of communication boards which are each linked off a central menu but cannot be linked to each other. Boards can be created with 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9 and 12 cells. The pre-existing pages are all category based. App is easy to use. Does not have a message window for sentence construction. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access. |
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C.P.A.
Free
v1.5 |
iPad
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ARASAAC symbols http://www.catedu.es/arasaac/ |
Simple category based AAC App. User can create categories and then add a number of vocabulary items under each category. A message window allows the user to combine words to construct sentences. App can be used in Spanish, English and a range of other languages. Some buttons/instructions are in Spanish even when English is selected. |
Recorded speech |
Direct access. |
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CanSpeak
AU $0.99
US $0.99
v1.2 |
iPhone
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Custom symbols. |
Simple 9 cell single page AAC app. App has some basic phrases e.g. hello, can I have a drink?, this is great. Each item is spoken in recorded girl's voice. App can be used in Spanish or English. App cannot be edited or customised. |
Pre-recorded speech. |
Direct access. |
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CanSpeak HD
AU $0.99
US $0.99
v1.0 |
iPad
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Custom symbols. |
Simple 8 cell single page AAC app. App has some basic phrases e.g. hello, can I have a drink?, this is great. Each item is spoken in recorded girl's voice. App can be used in Spanish or English. App cannot be edited or customised. |
Pre-recorded speech. |
Direct access. |
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Click n'Talk
AU $2.99
US $2.99
v1.4 |
iPhone
iPad
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User can import own images.
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Simple to use App to make albums of tiled photos or images. Recordings and text can be attached to each image. There is no message window for sentence construction. Makes an excellent talking photo album. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access |
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ComApp
Free
v1.1 |
iPad
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Comes with a small number of photos.
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Category based app with four categories - food, drink, clothing and toys. Items can be hidden but not added to. Categories are fixed. Items appear with no text. Four key icons appear across all pages - help, break, sick and bathroom. No message window for constructing sentences. |
Pre-recorded speech with four voice options - man, woman, boy, girl. |
Direct access |
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ComApp.2
AU $41.99
US $39.99
v2.0 |
iPhone
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Photographs. User can add own images. |
Category based app with five categories - food, drink, clothing, toys and emotions. Items can be hidden, added to or deleted. Categories are fixed. Items appear with no text. Four key icons appear across all pages - help, break, sick and bathroom. No message window for constructing sentences. Data is kept on the number of times each vocabulary icon is used. Has anrandomise feature which allows you to set 3 icons for each vocabulary icon and have it change randomly - use of this feature could really interfere with automaticity and learning of pictures/symbols as consistent items. Cells can be displayed in 3 sizes - small, medium or large. Small gives 9 icons on the screen, medium gives 4, and large provides just 1. With 45 items in the food category, visual memory would be required to access vocabulary at all 3 sizes. |
Pre-recorded speech available in man, woman, girl, boy. Recorded speech for new items. |
Direct access. |
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ComApp.3
AU $5.49
US $4.99
v1.2 |
iPhone
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Custom symbols. User can add own images. |
A simple app designed to focus on basic needs. The app has a top menu bar which is consistent across all pages and which has help, break, sick and bathroom icons. The app also has a central menu with 5 items - feelings, food, drinks, clothing and toys. Each of these categories then has a number of pages with vocabulary for that category. Item size can be adjusted from 1 large icon to 9 smaller icons. Items within the categories can be edited or deleted and new items can be added. A maximum of 106 vocabulary items can be made active in the app at any time. App does not have a message window for sentence construction. |
Recorded speech available in male, female, boy and girl voices. |
Direct access. |
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ComApp.i
AU $41.99
US $39.99
v1.0 |
iPad
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Photographs. User can import own images. |
Category based app with five categories - food, drink, clothing, toys and emotions. Items can be hidden, added to or deleted. Categories are fixed. Items appear with no text. Four key icons appear across all pages - help, break, sick and bathroom. No message window for constructing sentences. Data is kept on the number of times each vocabulary icon is used. Has anrandomise feature which allows you to set 3 icons for each vocabulary icon and have it change randomly - use of this feature could really interfere with automaticity and learning of pictures/symbols as consistent items. Cells can be displayed in 3 sizes - small, medium or large. Small gives 9 icons on the screen, medium gives 4, and large provides just 1. With 45 items in the food category, visual memory would be required to access vocabulary at all 3 sizes. |
Prerecorded voice for existing items, available in man, woman, girl or boy. Recorded speech for new items. |
Direct access. |
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ComApp.i.3
AU $5.49
US $4.99
v1.0 |
iPad
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Custom symbols. User can add own images. |
A simple app designed to focus on basic needs. The app has a top menu bar which is consistent across all pages and which has help, break, sick and bathroom icons. The app also has a central menu with 5 items – feelings, food, drinks, clothing and toys. Each of these categories then has a number of pages with vocabulary for that category. Item size can be adjusted from 1 large icon to 9 smaller icons. Items within the categories can be edited or deleted and new items can be added. A maximum of 106 vocabulary items can be made active in the app at any time. App does not have a message window for sentence construction. |
Recorded speech available in male, female, boy and girl voices. |
Direct access. |
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Communicate Easy - Autism App for iPad for Special Needs Communication
AU $2.99
US $2.99
v2.0.0 |
iPad
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Photographs for pre-existing items. User can add own images. |
Category based app aimed at creating choice making and schedule pages. Items are stored in categories, with each item represented by a picture and text. Items can be spoken by touching them. They can also have the "not" symbol, a question mark or a tick placed over them. Pages can be prepared with items marked with ticks or crosses in edit mode - and then made available to the user in live mode. Each category can be edited and added to. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access. |
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Communicate Mate
Free
v1.0 |
iPhone
iPad
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Comes with high quality photographs for existing vocabulary items. |
Simple category based AAC App. Comes with three categories: food, drinks and toys. Each item is accompanied by a high quality photograph and text and a recorded word or phrase e.g. "Can I have yogurt?". Text can be toggled on and off. "Please" and "thank-you" appear at the bottom of each page. Categories and items cannot be edited. |
Female recorded speech with Australian accent. |
Direct access. |
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Communicate Mate Male
Free
v1.0 |
iPhone
iPad
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Comes with high quality photographs for existing vocabulary items. |
Simple category based AAC App. Comes with three categories: food, drinks and toys. Each item is accompanied by a high quality photograph and text and a recorded word or phrase e.g. "Can I have yogurt?". Text can be toggled on and off. "Please" and "thank-you" appear at the bottom of each page. Categories and items cannot be edited. |
Male recorded speech with Australian accent. |
Direct access. |
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Communications
Free
v1.1 |
iPad
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Some photos provided, but these are stored with Thai labels. User can add own images. |
App is designed to replicate PECS. The app itself is in English but all pre-programmed items are in Thai and the symbol library is also in Thai. Existing items can be edited or deleted. New items can be added. No message window or sentence strip for building phrases/sentences. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access. |
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Connect Cards
Free
v1.24 |
iPad
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User can import own images |
Simple category based AAC App. To use the App, the user needs to create a number of albums in a free Picasa web album. Once these albums are created they are synced with the app, with each album appearing as a tab e.g. food, people. Albums can be moved so that they can be amalgamated into one tab or seperated into mutliple tabs. Items appear as pictures only, without text, unless you place text on the photos before uploading them to Picasa. No message window. |
Synthesised speech |
Direct access. |
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DIME
AU $119.99
US $109.99
Lite version available for free
v2.3 |
iPad
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Around 1500 pictograms drawn for the app. User can add own images. |
Dime is a range of communication based tools, starting with a simple communication tool. It has five different components. The communication tool allows the user to combine up to three symbols onto a message strip and then speak them as a sentence. The "I want/Iam" tool offers two sentence starters "I want to" or "I am" followed by verbs and nouns as appropriate. The clock or timer allows you to place a pictogram and then start a numbered countdown of any time up to 24 hours. The Blackboard is a freestyle drawing tool. The album lets you browse through the pictogram library and all the photos stored on your iPad. The pictograms are accompanied by recorded speech. Geotagging allows you to specify which photos appear in specific locations. You can add your own items but cannot edit the existing items. Can toggle between Spanish and English in the settings.
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Recorded speech for the existing items. Unable to add speech for new items. |
Direct access. |
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Discover MyVoice for iOS
AU $51.99
US $49.99
v1.1 |
iPhone
iPad
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None included. User needs to import own images.
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Category based App. User creates a category (eg people) and then creates items within that category. Categories and items both appear in list form. No message window for constructing sentences. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access |
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Easy Speak - AAC
AU $41.99
US $39.99
v1.2 |
iPhone
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Includes over 800 symbols. Can import your own images.
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Simple to use app structured with a multi-level communication system. Comes with a small number of pre-programmed categories, including some core vocabulary, which can also be customised. A message window allows the user to string together words to compose their own sentences/utterances. |
Male or female low quality synthesized speech. |
Direct access |
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Easy Speak HD - AAC
AU $51.99
US $49.99
v1.2 |
iPad
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Includes over 800 symbols. Can import your own images.
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Simple to use app structured with a multi-level communication system. Comes with a small number of pre-programmed categories, including some core vocabulary, which can also be customised. A message window allows the user to string together words to compose their own sentences/utterances. |
Male or female low quality synthesized speech. |
Direct access |
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ER Translate
AU $0.99
US $0.99
v1.0 |
iPhone
iPad
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Clip art style images. |
AAC App aimed specifically at people in hospital. The app consists of three pages - the "pictures" page has some core vocabulary, feelings and a range of medical phrases/words e.g. choking, chest pain. Some items have text and others have clip art style pictures/sybols. The letters and numbers page speaks each letter of the alphabet or numbers from 1 to 10 - but items from this page are spoken individually and cannot be strung together to form words. The notepad page lets the user do freehand writing or drawing. There is no message window. Pages cannot be edited. |
Male and female recorded speech assigned to different buttons. |
Direct access. |
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Expressionist
AU $10.49
US $9.99
v1.5 |
iPhone
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Range of custom symbols and some photos.
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Range of phrases and words in the areas of common phrases, feelings/emotions, senses, health, actions, requests and questions. Custom black and white symbols and some colour photos. Text appears only at item level. No user customisation. There is no message window for sentence construction. |
Female voice. |
Direct access |
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Expressive
AU $26.99
US $25.99
v3.1.1 |
iPhone
iPad
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Includes over 10000 Smarty Symbols. Can import your own images.
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Very simple to use app for creating a multi-level communication system. Comes with a small number of pre-programmed pages which can also be customised. A message window allows the user to string together words to speak a sentence or phrase. |
Pre-recorded male or female speech for the included items. Recorded speech or synthesised speech can be added to your imported images. |
Direct access |
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Fat Cat Blarney Chat
AU $0.99
US $0.99
v1.0 |
iPhone
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Some buttons have custom symbols. Most have text only. |
Fat Cat Blarney Chat is a novelty AAC App from Point-and-Read. A very simple multi-page 20 button app with 80 phrases in total. Vocabulary is Irish slang or common English phrases spoken with an Irish accent. Utterances can be spoken out - or sent via text through Twitter, SMS, email or IM. Parental controls allow for some of these features to be disabled if needed. The Apple keyboard can also be pulled up to type in other words/sentences. Custom symbols on buttons. |
Recorded speech with an Irish accent. |
Direct access. |
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Fat Cat Bunny Chat
AU $0.99
US $0.99
v1.1.3 |
iPhone
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Custom symbols. |
Fat Cat Bunny Chat is a novelty AAC App from Point-and-Read. A very simple 10 button app with all Easter specific vocabulary. Vocabulary has a commercial Easter focus - around eggs and chocolate. It is designed for interaction with a department store or shopping mall Easter Bunny. Your Easter utterances can be spoken out - or sent via text through Twitter, SMS, email or IM. Parental controls allow for some of these features to be disabled if needed. The Apple keyboard can also be pulled up to type in other words/sentences. Custom symbols on buttons. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access. |
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Fat Cat Chat Repair
AU $0.99
US $0.99
v1.1.15 |
iPhone
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Custom symbols on some buttons |
Communication Repair focused AAC App. Simple App focusing on language to control and repair communication exchanges. Messages can be spoken, posted as a Facebook status update, tweeted or texted. Parental controls allow texting to be turned on or off. The Apple keyboard can also be pulled up to type in other words/sentences. Custom symbols on some buttons, but many buttons have text only. |
Recorded speech |
Direct access. |
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Fat Cat Fast Twenty
Free
v1.1.16 |
iPhone
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Custom symbols on pre-existing cells. |
This App should more accurately be called Fat Cat Fast Twenty-Eight! A simple AAC App with a main page of 28 words and a message window. Pressing in the message window also brings up the built-in onscreen keyboard - and text-to-speech can be combined with the whole words to form phrases and sentences. Cells cannot be customised. |
Recorded speech for existing cells and text-to-speech. |
Direct access. |
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Fat Cat Outback Chat
AU $0.99
US $0.99
v1.1.15 |
iPhone
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Some custom symbols. Some buttons are text only. |
Blimey! Have a go ya mug!. Fat Cat Outback Chat gives even those from outside our wide and pleasant land the chance to talk in fluent Aussie. Download this app and talk like an Ocker with ease. You will have access to over 100 beaut phrases and words - stone the crows this is as good as gold App! Your Aussie utterances can be spoken out - or sent via text through Twitter, SMS, email or IM. Parental controls allow for some of these features to be disabled if needed. The Apple keyboard can also be pulled up to type in other words/sentences. Custom symbols on some buttons, but many buttons have text only. |
Pure Aussie gold! |
Direct access. |
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Fat Cat Pirate Action
AU $0.99
US $0.99
v1.1 |
iPhone
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Custom symbols on most buttons. |
A great pretend play app from Fat Cat. Users can play pirates, walk the plank (or get others to do so) and space pirates is even an option. A great example of setting up pretend play in an AAC app. |
Recorded swashbuckling speech |
Direct access. |
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Fat Cat Pirate Chat
Free
With in-app upgrade to more vocabulary for $0.99.
v1.1.15 |
iPhone
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Some custom symbols. Some buttons are text only.
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Ahoy me' hearties. Fat Cat Pirate Chat lets all of us talk in fluent pirate - from a range of piratical ways of saying yes and no, and a great mix of pirate small talk. Download this app and talk like a pirate every day - or just use it on Talk Like a Pirate Day each year on the 19th of September. 60 pirate utterances come with the free version, the in-app paid upgrade gives you access to 100 more. And your piratical speak can be spoken out - or sent via text through Twitter, SMS, email or IM. Parental controls allow for some of these features to be disabled if needed. The Apple keyboard can also be pulled up to type in other words/sentences. Custom symbols on some buttons, but many buttons have text only. |
Pirate voice only. |
Direct access |
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Fat Cat Police Action
AU $0.99
US $0.99
v1.0 |
iPhone
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Custom symbols on most buttons. |
A great pretend play app from Fat Cat. Users can play cops and robbers supported by great vocab and sound effects. A great example of setting up pretend play in an AAC app. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access. |
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Fat Cat Santa Chat
AU $0.99
US $0.99
v1.1.2 |
iPhone
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Custom symbols. |
Fat Cat Santa Chat is a novelty AAC App from Point-and-Read. A very simple 10 button app with all Santa specific vocabulary. It is designed for interaction with a department store or shopping mall Santa. Utterances can be spoken out - or sent via text through Twitter, SMS, email or IM. Parental controls allow for some of these features to be disabled if needed. The Apple keyboard can also be pulled up to type in other words/sentences. Custom symbols on buttons. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access. |
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Fat Cat Scary Chat
Free
App has advertising - to remove advertising there is a $0.99 fee.
v1.1 |
iPhone
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Custom symbols. |
Simple AAC apps with 8 pre-set cells with Halloween related messages and 2 programmable cells. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access. |
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Fat Cat Snappy Chat
AU $0.99
US $0.99
v1.1.15 |
iPhone
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Custom symbols on some buttons |
Small talk App for teen chat - or whatever. Fun AAC App which can be used by anyone to participate in conversations using social language, phrases and single words, with a definite wannabe teen attitude. Messages can be spoken, posted as a Facebook status update, tweeted or texted. Parental controls allow texting to be turned on or off. The Apple keyboard can also be pulled up to type in other words/sentences. Custom symbols on some buttons, but many buttons have text only. |
Recorded speech |
Direct access. |
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Fat Cat Spooky Chat
Free
v1.11.2 |
iPhone
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Custom symbols. |
Fat Cat Spooky Chat is a novelty AAC App from Point-and-Read. A very simple 10 button app with all "Trick or Treat" specific vocabulary. Two of the buttons can be edited, but the rest are fixed. Utterances can be spoken out - or sent via text through Twitter, SMS, email or IM. Parental controls allow for some of these features to be disabled if needed. The Apple keyboard can also be pulled up to type in other words/sentences. Custom symbols on buttons. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access. |
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Flashables 50 English Audio
Free
v1.4.0 |
iPhone
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50 custom symbols.
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Has 50 words, mostly verbs, with custom black and white line drawings as symbols. List can be scrolled through as a text list with mini-icons or a single item can be displayed on the screen, and the next item reached by swiping. Developer says it is designed to emulate PECS. No user customisation. There is no message window for sentence construction. |
Female synthesised voice. |
Direct access |
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Gabby
AU $5.49
US $4.99
v3.0 |
iPhone
iPad
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Clip art and some pictographs. User can import own images. |
Category based AAC App with extra features accessible through a tool bar. Multiple users with customised pages can be created. Vocabulary can be accessed through a home page of categories or through a search feature. Vocabulary can also be geotagged and accessed through location. Each category can have up to 200 items, which the user can scroll to access. Can access list of vocabulary which hasn't been used and which vocabulary items have been used (and how often). Also includes some location features enabling you to see where vocabulary has been used. |
Poor quality synthesised speech or recorded speech. |
Direct access. |
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Gabby Tabs
AU $10.49
US $9.99
Lite version available for free.
1.30 |
iPhone
iPad
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Comes with symbols for all the pre-existing items. User can add own images. |
Gabby Tabs is a simple communication app. It comes with a pre-programmed page with 14 items. Further pages cannot be created. All existing vocabulary can be edited - symbol, text and recording can be changed. The pre-existing vocabulary includes a couple of sentence starters "I want" and "I am" and then some other options e.g. yes, no, more, play, bathroom. Easy to edit. |
Recorded female speech. |
Direct access. |
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GoTalk Now
AU $84.99
US $79.99
GoTalk Now Free version also available. SymbolStix library available for $51.99. Widgit Symbols library available for $51.99.
v3.6.2 |
iPad
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Imagine Symbols included. SymbolStix and Widigt symbol libraries can be purchased. User can also import own images. Mutiple images can be displayed on each cell. Can search internet within the app for extra images. |
AAC App which allows the user to create a number of pages with 1, 4, 9, 16 or 25 items per page, or a visual scene with multiple buttons. Single pages or a multipage book with page links can be created. Pictures or videos can be displayed on each cell. A core vocabulary row of 4 items can be accessed easily from every page. Visual scene displays can be created using hot spots. Create multiple users/books, share the books via wifi, create a pdf of pages and email them, use the GoTalk Now template library or email links to templates you have created. Backup to a computer or to DropBox. Easy to use and create unlimited pages. Has message window for sentence construction on express pages - but this isn't available on all page types. A number of pre-made pages can be downloaded - these have been made by a range of different people. |
Speech Synthesise or recorded speech. |
Direct access. 1 or 2 switch visual or auditory scanning. Can be accessed with RJ Cooper/Therapy Box or APPlicator/Switch4Apps switch interfaces or the Attainment Switch App on an iPhone or second iPad. Auditory scanning includes option for private auditory scan cues using one audio channel. |
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Grace - Picture Exchange for Non-Verbal People
AU $25.99
US $24.99
v2.1.1 |
iPhone
iPad
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Small range of custom symbols. Can import your own images and add images using camera.
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Designed to replicate PECS. Has a limited number of sentence starters. Vocabulary is organised in categories, and some of the pre-existing categories can be added to and all can be modified (i.e. delete existing items). A strip allows you to construct some limited sentences. Text cannot be added to your custom vocabulary items. |
No speech. |
Direct access |
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I Click I Talk - Multi Student
AU $10.49
US $9.99
For use for multiple students
v4.0 |
iPad
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Has an image repository of approx. 1000 custom images. Can import your own images and add images from device camera.
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Some pre-programmed vocabulary, including some basic core vocabulary (although some important core words such as "I" are missing). A message window allows a sentence to be constructed and spoken. Each icon also talks as it is selected. Each "activity" can have multiple categories of vocabulary. Each category can have 12 items and item size can be set to small, medium or large. Includes ability to generate reports on vocabulary use. Cells can also be displayed with text only. The mutiple student version allows you to create different pages for different students or to make pages available across a few students. |
Pre-recorded female speech or record your own speech. |
Direct access |
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I Click I Talk - Single Student
AU $4.49
US $3.99
For use for a single student
v4.0 |
iPad
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Has an image repository of approx. 1000 custom images. Can import your own images and add images using the camera.
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Some pre-programmed vocabulary, including some basic core vocabulary (although some important core words such as "I" are missing). A message window allows a sentence to be constructed and spoken. Each icon also talks as it is selected. Each "activity" can have multiple categories of vocabulary. Each category can have 12 items and item size can be set to small, medium or large. Includes ability to generate reports on vocabulary use. Cells can also be displayed with text only. |
Pre-recorded female speech or record your own speech. |
Direct access |
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I Click I Talk Compact
AU $0.99
US $0.99
v4.0 |
iPad
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Has an image repository of approx. 1000 custom images. Can import your own images and add images using device camera. |
Some pre-programmed vocabulary, including some basic core vocabulary (although some important core words such as "I" are missing). A message window allows a sentence to be constructed and spoken. Each icon also talks as it is selected. Each "activity" can have 4 categories of vocabulary and each category can have 8 items. Item size can be set to small, medium or large. Includes ability to generate reports on vocabulary use. Cells can also be displayed with text only. |
Pre-recorded female speech or record your own speech. |
Direct access. |
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I Click I Talk Mini
AU $1.99
US $1.99
v3.5 |
iPhone
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Has an image repository of approx. 1000 custom images. Can import your own images or use the device camera.
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Some pre-programmed vocabulary, including some basic core vocabulary (although some important core words such as "I" are missing). A message window allows a sentence to be constructed and spoken. Each icon also talks as it is selected. Each "activity" can have multiple categories of vocabulary. Each category can have 12 items and item size can be set to small to large. |
Pre-recorded female speech or record your own speech. |
Direct access |
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iAskU
AU $5.49
US $4.99
v1.1 |
iPhone
iPad
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Comes with some custom symbols. User can add own images using camera. |
Category based AAC app. Comes with some basic categories - with items added to an "I want" sentence starter. User can add further categories and further items within categories. |
None. |
Direct access. |
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iAssist Communicator
AU $31.99
US $29.99
v1.0 |
iPhone
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Small number of pre-installed images and photos. Can import your own images.
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Vocabulary is stored under categories such as "Art" or "Good Manners". There is very little structure to facilitate a conversation, with some categories containing mostly nouns, and many buttons have full phrases. There is no message window for sentence construction. Categories can be added and existing content can be edited. |
Recorded speech - either use the pre-existing speech or record your own. |
Direct access |
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iBlisssymbols
AU $19.99
US $18.99
(Lite version available for free)
v1.0 |
iPhone
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Over 4000 Blisssymbols. Can import your own images.
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In design mode, a table can be created with Blissymbols. The names of symbols and the background colour can be customised - and charts can then be emailed to a computer for future editing or printing or use. In user mode, the user can construct sentences using the tables already created. |
No speech. |
Direct access |
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iComm
Free
Upgrade to full version with in-app purchase of $8.49AUD
v1.4 |
iPhone
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Import your own images. Small number of clip art and symbols included.
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Organised in categories such as basic needs, activities with a few items pre-programmed under some categories. Can customise the categories and there are a few blank to add your own. 4 or 2 cells on each screen. No message window for sentence construction. |
Record your own speech in upgraded version. |
Direct access |
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iCommunicate
AU $51.99
US $49.99
v2.51 |
iPhone
iPad
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Symbolstix from News2You and photos. User can add their own images.
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Vocabulary is displayed in list view. You can add or delete items and type in your own text for added items. Vocabulary can also be displayed in a sequence and used as a storyboard or visual schedule. No message window for sentence construction. Since the addition of SymbolStix the vocabulary list is very long - categorisation is promised in a future update. This is a very strong app for producing visual supports e.g. storyboards and schedules, but more limited as a communication app. Boards can be printed or emailed as well as used on-screen. |
Recorded speech and a range of synthesised speech options. Higher quality and greater range of text-to-speech voices available when WiFi or 3G connection is available. |
Direct access |
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iConverse - Assisted Communication
AU $10.49
US $9.99
v2.4 |
iPhone
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Clip Art. Can import your own images.
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Home page with 6 buttons "I need the bathroom", "I need a break", "I feel sick" etc and then you can create your own buttons. No message window for sentence construction. |
Synthesised speech in male and female voices. |
Direct access |
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iGreet You
AU $0.99
US $0.99
viGreet You |
iPhone
iPad
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Comes with 2 Smarty Symbols.
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Simple app which allows user to simply say "Good bye" or "Hello". No customisation or message window. |
Recorded male and female speech for the two items. |
Direct access |
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iInteract
AU $9.49
US $8.99
v1.02 |
iPhone
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Photos and a small number of custom images.
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Vocabulary arranged in categories and then as small tiles with image only - and a text sentence starter. Once an image is selected, the user needs to navigate back out of it again. No message window for sentence construction. User is unable to customise vocabulary. |
Recorded speech, boy or girl voice. |
Direct access |
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Image2Talk - functional communication app using real images
AU $25.99
US $24.99
v3.0 |
iPhone
iPad
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High quality photographs for existing items. User can import own images. |
A basic noun-based AAC app. Consisting of a single page which can be swiped up and down to access vocabulary. 5 rows of vocabulary shows at any time - and each row can also be scrolled to access more vocabulary. Once each item is selected it is put into a sentence e.g. I want cake, I want to go in the car, I need help. Items and rows can be removed or added and a batch of images can be imported using DropBox. Existing items can be edited and the time an item is displayed for after it is selected can be changed. No message window. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access. |
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iMyVoice - AAC
AU $41.99
US $39.99
v2.2 |
iPad
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Small amount of clip art with app. User can import own images. |
Simple multi-level AAC app that lets you create a range of pages that link to each other. Each page can have between 1 and 100 cells on it. Button can contain both images and text. A button can speak, link to another page or open a web page, movies or play music. No message window for creating sentences. Easy to use. Small pre-made page set which is mostly based around needs and wants. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access. Single switch visual scanning using iPad screen as switch. |
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iPicto
AU $1.99
US $1.99
(Lite version available for free)
v4.0 |
iPhone
iPad
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Over 4000 black and white pictograms.
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Clear pictograms arranged in 37 categories, such as "abstract", "days" and "animals". Lots of pictograms in each category, which can be scrolled through. A pictogram can be selected to be enlarged. A single word can be inserted into a text box but then appears across all symbols. No message window for sentence construction. Pictures can be added to a favourites tab. |
No speech. |
Direct access |
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iSpeak Grid
AU $6.49
US $5.99
v1.0 |
iPhone
iPad
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Provided with 650 pictogram style symbols. User can import own images. |
Simple AAC app with 6 communication pages. Each page can have 1, 4 or 9 buttons and on the iPad 16 buttons is also an option. Buttons can display an image and speak. Buttons cannot display text. No message window for sentence construction. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access. |
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iTake Turns
AU $1.99
US $1.99
v2.0 |
iPhone
iPad
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Comes with 2 Smarty Symbols.
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Simple app which allows user to simply say "Your turn" or "My turn". No customisation or message window. |
Recorded male and female speech for the two items. |
Direct access |
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iTalker
AU $5.49
US $4.99
v2.1 |
iPhone
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Can add your own images. |
Can create playlists of recordings and step through them one at a time using the large red button. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access but screen can be used as a switch by some users |
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iWant...
AU $5.49
US $4.99
v1.0 |
iPhone
iPad
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Photos can be added from camera or from the photo roll. |
A very simple single page app. Allows the user to use pre-stored phrases which all begin with "I want" - or to add their own buttons with their own phrases. The page displays a number of cells with text and pictures. When selected, each cell becomes full screen and the recorded speech plays. No message window for sentence construction. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access. |
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Let's Talk!
AU $2.99
US $2.99
v3.3 |
iPhone
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Small number of icons.
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Category based app. Has pre-existing categories in which vocabulary is stored, such as school, cleaning, religion. These categories cannot be edited or added to. A sentence is automatically constructed and spoken after two icons are selected. Visually it displays the item and then the category e.g. "Sing I want you to" but says the sentence correctly "I want you to sing to me". Has a small number of sound effects stored in the "expressions" category to be used instead of speech. User manual is in Japanese. A new "original" category allows the user to add 21 pages with 4 buttons per page. |
Pre-recorded speech and recorded your own speech on custom items. |
Direct access |
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Lingvo
Free
v1.0 |
iPad
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Stylised drawings. |
Lingvo is designed as a graphic representation of medical symbols - pain, discomfort and trauma. Each of these is represented via stylised drawings. There is minimal text in the app. Once a user has picked a symptom, the app creates an ongoing list of each issue. App cannot be edited. |
None |
Direct access. |
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Look2Learn - AAC
AU $15.99
US $14.99
v2.0 |
iPhone
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Photos. Can add your own images. |
An "I want" symbol (boy or girl) is followed by a number of photographs or categories for requesting items. You can add your own items to be requested and delete pre-existing items. No message window or way to construct sentences except by starting with "I want". |
Recorded speech, boy, girl, male or female. Record your own speech for new items or record over existing items. |
Direct access |
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MetaTalk
AU $189.99
US $179.99
(Lite version is available for $10.49AUD)
v1.1.1 |
iPad
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Over 1200 Metacom 5 symbols. User can import own images.
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MetaTalk is a core vocabulary based app for communication via symbols. Words can be combined in the message window to construct sentences. Buttons can also be programmed to speak without going into the message window. Existing boards can be edited - vocabulary can be rearranged, altered or deleted. Some phrases and sentence starters are included, as well as single words. |
US Acapela voices - Heather, Ryan, Nelly and Kenny. |
Direct access. |
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MetaTouch
AU $31.99
US $29.99
v1.1 |
iPad
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Over 1200 Metacom 5 symbols. User can import own images.
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App with multiple pre-programmed communication pages and a symbol system. Includes some core vocabulary and a message window so the user can construct sentences. Most existing vocabulary can be edited, but it would be hard to alter the overall structure of the vocabulary layout. Editing is easy, allowing user the select a different symbol or change to a custom symbol and/or edit the text. |
No voice output. |
Direct access |
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Montell
AU $0.99
US $0.99
v1.0 |
iPad
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Comes with some custom symbols. User can add own images. |
Simple category based AAC app. Comes with items stored in categories such as "food" and "clothing". Additional categories and items can be added using photos from the photo library. |
Synthesised speech. |
Direct access. |
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My Choice Board
AU $10.49
US $9.99
v1.1 |
iPhone
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Limited number of photos provided. Can add your own images.
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Designed to allow the user to select one of 6 choices. Choice boards can be constructed for a number of situations. Each choice page has a template with "I want" at the top and then the choice options below. When a choice is selected, it appears in a blank area at the top, and if the user selects it again it will fill the whole screen. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access |
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My First AAC
AU $25.99
US $24.99
v1.1.3 |
iPad
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Custom symbols with animation.
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A category based app - with an interface which looks like a child's toy. User scrolls through categories such as expressions, social, greetings, and then selects an item. 2 or 8 items can be displayed in each category. User can be locked into a single category. User can be defined as male or female and then icons update where appropriate to show either a boy or a girl and the recorded voice also changes. No message window. |
Recorded child's speech on existing items. Can record your own speech for extra items. |
Direct access |
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My Words
AU $5.49
US $4.99
v2.0 |
iPhone
iPad
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User can import own images or add photos from camera or picture library on device |
Designed as a picture and sound dictionary, this app can also be used as a very basic AAC App. Items are added individually and then saved into a group. Items are in the list in the order in which they are added, and item order cannot be edited. Items can only be deleted or added - once created they cannot be edited. |
Recorded speech |
Direct access. |
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MyChoicePad
AU $N/A
US $N/A
On the 18th of October 2012 this app was 74.99GBP. Lite version is available for free.
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iPad
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Uses Makaton symbols. |
Unable to evaluate this app as it is only available on the UK App store. |
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Noni
AU $0.99
US $0.99
(Lite version available for free)
v1.1 |
iPhone
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8 custom symbols included. User can import own images. |
Simple AAC App with up to 6 icons per page. 8 icons are already created, and these can be moved around but not edited or deleted. As each new item is created it is placed in the last position but can then be moved around. Custom items can be deleted but not edited once created. Buttons can only speak - they cannot move to a new page. User moves between pages by swiping. Very easy to program. |
Recorded speech |
Direct access. |
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PandaPal - Autism Communication System
AU $47.99
US $45.99
Lite version available at http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/pandapal-aac-application-for/id512308402?mt=8
v1.4 |
iPad
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Contains a number of photos of common items. User can add own images. |
Designed to simulate a Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) approach to AAC. Communication pages are designed to be stored under categories e.g. bathroom, clothing. Text appears over photos. Once an item is selected, it appears in the sentence strip at the bottom of the page and the sentence strip can be spoken whenever it is visible by pressing it. The Panda appears in many of the photos (e.g. on the school bus). Existing vocabulary can be added to, edited or deleted. The app also offers the easy construction of a first/then strip or a visual schedule using buttons already created for the communication pages.
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Recorded speech |
Direct access. |
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PhotoTell
AU $10.49
US $9.99
(Lite version available for free)
v3.0.0 |
iPhone
iPad
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Photos. User can add own images or take photos with camera to add.
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App allows you to make albums with up to 9 images/photos per page and attach a recording to each item. Photos can also be shared on Facebook, Twitter and via sms. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access |
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Pic a Word
Free
v1.0 |
iPad
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Photos
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App comes with 12 items. Items cannot be edited and when item number is reduced user has no control over which items are removed. App opens in landscape mode with 12 items if iPad is held in landscape. If held in portrait mode, app opens with 12 items and can be reduced to 9, 6 or 3. No message window. |
Pre-recorded child's voice. |
Direct access |
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Pic-See
AU $15.99
US $14.99
Lite version available.
v1.1.1 |
iPad
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Over 250 custom symbols drawn by a graphic artist. Many of them show one of two children - Millie or Sam. User can add own images. |
Pic-See is primarily a visual support app. 2 users can be created and data can be kept on their app use and progress. App includes a visual schedule builder, which can be used to create a schedule of up to 6 items. Emotions centre displays graphics of a range of emotions and a slider from 1 - 10. And Choice Board allows easy construction of a choice board. Once an item has been selected it is removed from the board. Items do not speak in many areas. No message window. |
Recorded speech - but it isn't active through much of the app. |
Direct access. |
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Pic-See Collective
AU $39.99
US $37.99
v1.1.1 |
iPad
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Over 250 custom symbols drawn by a graphic artist. Many of them show one of two children - Millie or Sam. User can add own images. |
Pic-See is primarily a visual support app. 10 users can be created and data can be kept on their app use and progress. App includes a visual schedule builder, which can be used to create a schedule of up to 6 items. Emotions centre displays graphics of a range of emotions and a slider from 1 - 10. And Choice Board allows easy construction of a choice board. Once an item has been selected it is removed from the board. Items do not speak in many areas. No message window. |
Recorded speech - but it isn't active through much of the app. |
Direct access. |
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PicBoard
AU $8.49
US $7.99
v2.6 |
iPhone
iPad
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None included. User needs to import own images or add them from the camera. Instructions included on how to import symbols from Boardmaker.
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Can design individual communication boards with anything from 1 large cell to 20 cells. Easy to use and includes a nice "how to" video. This is the non-speaking version of TalkBoard. Boards can be printed and easily shared with others. Visual timers can be created on communication pages. Can import Picture Communication Symbols from Boardmaker using the free PicCutter tool for PC and Mac. |
No speech. |
Direct access. 1 and 2 switch, visual and auditory scanning. Can be accessed with RJ Cooper/Therapy Box or APPlicator/Switch4Apps switch interfaces. |
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Pics Aloud
AU $5.49
US $4.99
(Lite version available for free)
v1.6 |
iPhone
iPad
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Photos and clip art and can add your own images.
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Designed to emulate PECS - a series of picture cards to be used for requesting. Can also add the pictures to a schedule. Pictures are stored under categories, and the user needs to scroll to see all items. Editing rights and other features can be toggled on and off. Can add your own images for vocabulary items and can customise text or add your own recordings. Additions can only replace existing items as number of items is finite. |
Male and female synthesised speech and can record your own speech on new items. |
Direct access |
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PicTalk Toddler
Free
But vocabulary isn't available until the user has made an in-app purchase of between $2.99 and $1.99
v1.0 |
iPad
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Custom symbols. |
A category based AAC app. Vocabulary is stored in categories such as eat, drink, I feel. Very few items are unlocked and available in the free version. They can be unlocked and used with an in-app purchase. Items selected go into message window to form a phrase or sentence. Most categories/items cannot be edited. App has a clear format and is easy to use. |
Recorded speech in male or female voice. |
Direct access. |
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Pictogram
AU $4.49
US $3.99
v1.0 |
iPhone
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Over 1700 Picto images |
A visual dictionary with black and white pictograms which can be searched in 15 different languages. Pictograms can be grouped for use in a communication system. Categories or pages can be created and a text based menu allows each to be selected. |
No voice output |
Direct access. |
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Picture AAC
AU $31.99
US $29.99
v1.2 |
iPhone
iPad
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Includes over 200 symbols and user can import own images. |
Picture Exchange style AAC App. Main page has categories, including a category of called Sentence which includes sentence starters such as "I want" and "I taste". Each category can have a large number of items, which are accessed by scrolling. Includes two training levels as well as sentence level. |
Recorded speech |
Direct access. |
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Picture Card Communication
AU $6.49
US $5.99
v1.3 |
iPhone
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Small number of custom symbols included. User can add own images or do a web search for images to add.
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Up to 24 communication cards can be created and displayed on 3 pages (up to 8 cards per page). The cards are selected and added to the message window at the bottom of the screen. Once selected, the items can be spoken. A usage history can be displayed, but not repeated as it is more of a record keeping feature. Pages can be printed. |
Pre-recorded speech and you can record your own speech for new items. |
Direct access |
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Picture Card Maker - For Communication and More!
Free
v4.5 |
iPhone
iPad
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User can import own images |
Originally published as a way of designing low tech communication and activity boards, Picture Card Maker has recently been updated so that onscreen "choice boards" can be created. Pages can be created with 4 or 16 cells. And can also be printed of course! Advertising can be removed. |
Recorded speech |
Direct access. |
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Picture Card Maker PLUS
AU $6.49
US $5.99
v4.2 |
iPhone
iPad
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User can import own images |
Originally published as a way of designing low tech communication and activity boards, Picture Card Maker has recently been updated so that onscreen "choice boards" can be created. Pages can be created with 4 or 16 cells. And can also be printed of course! |
Recorded speech |
Direct access. |
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Picture Talk
AU $5.49
US $4.99
v1.2 |
iPhone
iPad
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User imports own images. |
Category based AAC App. User can create a number of categories, under which vocabulary is stored. Each item is stored with a text label and a picture selected from your photo library or camera. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access. |
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PictureCanTalk
AU $36.99
US $34.99
v4.1 |
iPhone
iPad
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Includes over 1000 symbols. Can add your own images.
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A simple category based AAC app. Includes a sentence strip with an "I want" starter. Comes with some basic vocabulary with pictures and text e.g. food and drinks, utensils and household. User can add their own categories and items within categories. Items within a category can be selected to be added to the "I want" sentence strip or played as a slideshow. Includes matching games to be played with vocabulary and vocabulary on the message strip can be emailed using the default email address in the iPad/iPhone. Can create backup files and use them to restore vocabulary easily - sending them through email. |
Recorded speech or synthesised speech. |
Direct access |
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PictureCanTalkPremium
AU $59.99
US $54.99
v1.6 |
iPhone
iPad
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Includes over 100 images. Can add your own images. |
This app is the combined features of PictureCanTalk and Picture Can Plan scheduling supports, plus the visual support features included in PictureAssistive including schedules and timers. Also has the ability to create multiple users. |
Recorded or synthesised speech. |
Direct access. |
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PicWords
AU $5.49
US $4.99
v1.0.1 |
iPad
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User adds own images. |
Simple category based AAC app. Comes with one page pre-programmed. Easy to use. Each cell can displays text and a graphic. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access. |
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Pocket AAC for iPad
AU $41.99
US $39.99
v1.0 |
iPad
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Small amount of clip art. User can add own images. |
Category based App. Has pre-existing categories in which vocabulary is stored, such as school, cleaning, religion. These categories cannot be edited or added to. A new user category can also be created and items added to that. There is no message window for sentence construction. |
Pre-recorded speech and you can record your own speech for new items. |
Direct access. |
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Pocket Talk
AU $21.99
US $20.99
Lite version available for free.
v3.06 |
iPhone
iPad
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Comes with a small number of clip art and pictograph style images. User can import own images. |
An app with three seperate communication areas. First there is a category based area, which allows you to create a number of categories and then store words/phrases under each. Comes with a small example set. No message window for sentence construction in the phrases section. Items in this section can have recorded speech attached to them or use synthesised speech. A second area within the app, called Sentence Builder, does have a message window and contains a small example set of pages as well. In this area, items don't speak as they are selected, but go into the message window instead. Again, the user needs to create categories and store words and phrases in them. Items in this section can have recorded speech attached to them or use synthesised speech The third area is called Type To Talk and is a simple text-to-speech option using the system keyboard. Sentences in both this area and in sentence builder must be shorter than 45 words. |
Synthesised speech with a choice of 2 US voices (male and female), two UK voices (male and female) and one Australian voice (female). Voice are internet based so app must be connect to the internet to speak with these voices, otherwise app changes to lower quality speech. |
Direct access. |
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Pocket Talk - Phrases
AU $9.49
US $8.99
v3.06 |
iPhone
iPad
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A small number of clip art and pictograph style images are included with the app. User can import own images. |
A category based AAC app that allows you to create a number of categories and then store words/phrases under each. Comes with a small example set. No message window for sentence construction in the phrases section. Items can have recorded speech attached to them or use synthesised speech. |
Synthesised speech with a choice of 2 US voices (male and female), two UK voices (male and female) and one Australian voice (female). Voice are internet based so app must be connect to the internet to speak with these voices, otherwise app changes to lower quality speech. Recorded speech. |
Direct access. |
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Pocket Talk - Sentence Builder
AU $9.49
US $8.99
v3.06 |
iPhone
iPad
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Comes with a small number of clip art and pictograph style images. User can import own images. |
Sentence Builder is a category based AAC app that has a message window and contains a small example set of pages as well. Items don't speak as they are selected, but go into the message window instead. The user needs to create categories and store words and phrases in them. Items can have recorded speech attached to them or use synthesised speech |
Synthesised speech with a choice of 2 US voices (male and female), two UK voices (male and female) and one Australian voice (female). Voice are internet based so app must be connect to the internet to speak with these voices, otherwise app changes to lower quality speech. Recorded speech. |
Direct access. |
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PocketAAC
AU $109.99
US $99.99
(Lite version available for free)
v1.0 |
iPhone
|
Small amount of clip art. User can add own images.
|
Category based App. Has pre-existing categories in which vocabulary is stored, such as school, cleaning, religion. These categories cannot be edited or added to. A new user category can be created and items added to that. There is no message window for sentence construction. |
Pre-recorded speech and you can record your own speech for new items. |
Direct access |
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Point To Pictures
AU $5.49
US $4.99
v1.0.7 |
iPad
|
Custom symbols and movies. User can import own images and movies. |
Designed as an AAC Training App, Point to Pictures offers a series of options on a page - between 2 and 9. Once the user selects an item, the app tells them which item they chose and can then play an optional consequence or reinforcer. The same 2 - 9 items are presented until edited. If the user doesn't make a selection, the App plays images and sounds to tempt them to interact with it. |
Recorded speech |
Direct access |
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Posco AAC
AU $10.49
US $9.99
v1.80 |
iPhone
iPad
|
Custom symbols. User can add own images. |
Category based AAC app. Comes with a number of pre-programmed pages in different categories, such as "goodbye" and "I want". All existing vocabulary can be customised or deleted and new vocabulary and categories can be added. Has a message window for sentence/phrase construction. Very easy to use and has excellent training video as the app starts for the first time. |
Recorded and synthesised speech. |
Direct access. |
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Quick Talk AAC
AU $25.99
US $24.99
v2.0.1 |
iPhone
iPad
|
Includes over 11,000 Smarty Symbols |
Category based App with two cells on every page. Vocabulary is accessed by swiping left or right to change categories (e.g. activities, I want, emotions, food) and then swiping up or down to access more vocabulary within the category. Navigation relies heavily on visual memory and there is no way to know what is within a category until you have swiped through it. Existing buttons can be edited and some new buttons can be added. Message window for sentence construction. |
Synthesised speech or recorded speech |
Direct access. |
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QuickChoice
AU $0.99
US $0.99
v1.2 |
iPhone
|
User can import own images. |
Simple app designed to allow quick creation of photo based choice boards, with 2 or 3 items. No message window. |
None. |
Direct access. |
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SayHi! AAC
Free
v1.1.1 |
iPhone
iPad
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User imports own images or adds them using the inbuilt camera. |
Simple AAC App. User can create multiple pages which each link off a central menu. 9 cells can be displayed on each page. Each cell can display text, a picture and have recorded speech. Cells can also be easily setup to play an audio file installed on the iPad. The App can be installed on three devices on the same WiFi network and the second two devices can be used for alternative access, functioning as if they are the two switches in two switch scanning. |
Recorded speech |
Direct access. 2 switch visual scanning using two other iPhones or iPod touch devices running on the same Wi-Fi network |
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Scan To Pictures
AU $5.49
US $4.99
Lite version is available for free.
v1.3 |
iPad
|
Custom symbols and movies. User can import own images and movies. |
Designed as an AAC Training App, Scan to Pictures offers a series of options on a page - between 2 and 9. Once the user selects an item, the app tells them which item they chose and can then play an optional consequence or reinforcer. The same 2 - 9 items are presented until edited. If the user doesn't make a selection, the App plays images and sounds to tempt them to interact with it. |
Recorded speech |
Single switch visual scanning and auditory scanning. Can be accessed with RJ Cooper/Therapy Box and APPlicator/Switch4Apps switch interfaces. iPad screen can be used as a switch. |
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Scene Speak
AU $10.49
US $9.99
v2.03 |
iPad
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Comes with some scenes and user can import own images.
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Designed to construct communication books and pages with visual scene displays (VSDs). A range of pre-made displays are provided - or a user's own photos or images from Google can be used as the VSD. Once a VSD has been set up with sound areas (either a recording or synthesised speech) then it can be added to a book. User has to swipe to move between visual scenes in a book. No option for hybrid visual scenes or for combining with other language to begin forming sentences. No message window. |
5 synthesised voices. |
Direct access |
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Scene&Heard
AU $51.99
US $49.99
(Lite version available for free)
v2.2 |
iPhone
iPad
|
Includes over 12,000 Widgit Symbols. User can import own images.
|
Designed to construct communication books and pages with visual scene displays (VSDs). A range of pre-made displays are provided - or a user's own photos or images from Google can be used as the VSD. Each VSD can be used as a standalone or linked to other scenes. Hybrid scenes can be created with a symbol strip at the bottom of the scene. Hotspots can play a recorded sound, pull up a symbols (or group of symbols), launch a video or link to another scene. Once a scene has been made, you are prompted to email it to yourself (or anyone else) for backup. Scenes can be browsed as images, laid out in a grid format, or scheduled to launch at specific times. No message window. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access. 1 and 2 switch visual scanning. Can be accessed with RJ Cooper/Therapy Box or APPlicator/Switch4Apps switch interfaces. iPad screen can be used as a switch. |
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See and Say
AU $1.99
US $1.99
(Lite version available for free)
v1.0 |
iPhone
|
Some pre-stored photographs. User can add own images. |
Simple AAC App which allows the user to access a small number of pre-programmed words and phrases. Custom words and phrases can also be added and are stored in a list view which the user needs to scroll through. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access. |
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See Me Talk
AU $64.99
US $59.99
v1.0 |
iPad
|
App comes with cartoon style graphics for pre-existing buttons. User needs to add own images for new items. |
A category based AAC app with a message window to allow user to create sentences. App comes pre-programmed with a range of sentence starters (e.g. I feel, I like, Why) and then vocabulary stored under categories (e.g. colours, comments, activities). Very easy to use and program. Categories are stored in a scrolling bar, which increases the memory requirements of using this app for some users. |
Synthesised speech in male or female. |
Direct access. |
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SimpleAAC
Free
Trial version works for 7 days. Costs $189.99 after that time as an in-app purchase.
v1.0.161.22 |
iPad
|
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A basic AAC app that lets the user make 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12 and 20 cell boards. Boards can be linked to each other. A small number of pages are included with the device - in the single cell boards these are setup as sequenced boards containing content such as nursery rhymes. In the other versions the boards are on topics such as "I want to eat drink". Very easy to use to create more boards. Movies/videos can be played within cells. |
Synthesised speech (female voice only) or recorded speech. |
Direct access. |
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SmallTalk Aphasia - Female
Free
v3.0 |
iPhone
iPad
|
Clip art and some photos.
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A list of basic phrases and some nouns. Cannot be customised for the end user. Includes some videos for end user to practice speech. No message window for sentence construction. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access |
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SmallTalk Aphasia - Male
Free
v3.0 |
iPhone
iPad
|
Clip art and some photos.
|
A list of basic phrases and some nouns. Cannot be customised for the end user. Includes some videos for end user to practice speech. No message window for sentence construction. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access |
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SmallTalk Conversational Phrases
Free
v3.0 |
iPhone
iPad
|
Clip art and some photos.
|
A list of basic conversational phrases presented in list form - generally appropriate for an adult with acquired aphasia. Phrases can be re-ordered or removed, but not added to. No message window for sentence construction. |
Recorded speech - choice of male and female voices. |
Direct access |
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SmallTalk Daily Activities
Free
v3.0 |
iPhone
iPad
|
Clip art and some photos.
|
A list of basic phrases for activities of daily living presented in list form - generally appropriate for an adult with aphasia. Phrases can be re-ordered or removed, but not added to. No message window for sentence construction. |
Recorded speech - choice of male and female voices. |
Direct access |
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SmallTalk Dysphagia
Free
v3.0 |
iPhone
iPad
|
Clip art and some photos.
|
A list of basic phrases and some nouns for someone who has dysphagia presented in list order - generally appropriate for an adult with acquired dysphagia. Phrases can be re-ordered or removed, but not added to. Includes some videos for end user to practice good swallowing. No message window for sentence construction. |
Recorded speech - choice of male and female voices. |
Direct access |
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SmallTalk Intensive Care
Free
v3.0 |
iPhone
iPad
|
Clip art and some photos.
|
A list of basic phrases accompanied by pictures for someone in ICU/hospital. Phrases can be re-ordered or removed, but not added to. No message window for sentence construction. |
Recorded speech - choice of male and female voices. |
Direct access |
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SmallTalk Pain Scale
Free
v3.0 |
iPhone
iPad
|
Clip art and some photos.
|
A list words accompanied by pictures for someone to discuss the level of their pain, type of pain and which body part it is located in. Words can be re-ordered or removed, but not added to. No message window for sentence construction. |
Recorded speech - choice of male and female voices. |
Direct access |
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So Much 2 Say - Picture Communication
AU $25.99
US $24.99
v2.0.3 |
iPad
|
Includes nearly 9000 SymbolStix symbols. User can import own images.
|
A category based app. No pre-made vocabulary. User can create own categories and then pages within the categories. Each page can have 1, 2, 4, 6, 9 or 12 buttons per page. Message window for sentence construction. Very easy to use. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access |
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Sounding Board
Free
v3.1.1 |
iPhone
|
Has built-in AbleNet symbol library with hundreds of symbols. Can also import images.
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Provides 1 cell, 2 cell, 3 cell, 4 cell, 6 cell and 9 cell templates which can be used to create "boards". Boards can be linked to each other to create a multilevel communication system. A small number of situation specific communication boards provided. Very easy to use. Has inbuilt data collection features and a range of pre-made boards are available as in-app purchases. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access. 1 and 2 switch visual and auditory scanning. Can be accessed with RJ Cooper/Therapy Box, Blue2 or APPlicator/Switch4Apps switch interfaces. |
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Speak Aid
AU $0.99
US $0.99
v1.1 |
iPhone
|
Has a small number of custom symbols.
|
Aimed at someone in medical care. Has basic needs, medical vocabulary and body parts. Vocabulary cannot be customised at all. |
Male recorded speech. |
Direct access |
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Speak Aid HD
AU $0.99
US $0.99
v1.1 |
iPad
|
Has a small number of custom symbols.
|
Aimed at someone in medical care. Has basic needs and medical vocabulary and body parts. Vocabulary cannot be customised at all. |
Male recorded speech. |
Direct access |
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Speakall!
Free
v1.2 |
iPad
|
Includes a small number of symbols. Can import own images. |
Designed as a practice app for picture exchange. Multiple pages can be created with up to 10 items. These can then be put on a sentence strip and spoken. Icons can be put in different positions on the sentence strip, allowing the user to practice putting them in correct order e.g. I want first and then a noun second. |
Recorded speech |
Direct access |
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Speaking Images
AU $0.99
US $0.99
v1.0 |
iPhone
|
Clip art.
|
Vocabulary arranged in categories and then in list view. Cannot be customised by the end user. No message window for sentence construction. |
Synthesised speech. |
Direct access |
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Speech Button
AU $8.49
US $7.99
v1.4 |
iPhone
iPad
|
Custom drawn symbols. |
Simple AAC app with four pre-programmed buttons - yes, no, more and all done. These can be display singly, in pairs or as a page of 4. By upgrading to the full version with an in-app purchase 26 vocabulary items become available. User cannot change, delete or add to pre-programmed items. |
Pre-recorded child's voice. |
Direct access. |
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Speech Buttons
AU $8.49
US $7.99
Free version also available http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/speech-buttons-free/id504978876?mt=8
v1.5.0 |
iPhone
iPad
|
Clip art style icons and some photographs. |
App with a number of pre-programmed pages. Page are in the areas of Feelings and Etiquette, Opposites, Numbers & Letters, Life Skills & Science. Under each category is a number of pages varying from two to 26 buttons. Pages do not link to each other - a gesture is used to go back to the central menu and then a text and icon based menu system is used to change to a new page. Pages cannot be customised or added to and new pages cannot be created. |
Recoded speech - US girl and male voices. |
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Speech Teach
AU $9.49
US $8.99
v1.0.2 |
iPhone
iPad
|
Has a small number of photographs included. User can add own images. |
App allows user to create multiple pages each showing 6 items. Pages are designed to be selected through a drop down text based menu. Once an item on a page is selected, a recording plays and it is enlarged and fills the whole screen for a pre-designated period of time between 5 and 15 seconds. The 6 button page then appears again. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access. |
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Symbly Go
Free
Requires active Symbly account to be used. Free trial for first 30 days, then $12USD or $20USD per month.
1.50 |
iPad
|
Symbly online offers access to SymbolStix, Straight Street symbols, Mulberry symbols, Noun Project pictograms, Google Images and Flickr. |
Designed to be used to display visual supports, communication boards, etc created with the online Symbly tool at http://symbly.us/. An active subscription with Symbly is required for this app to be used. |
No voice output in free version. Can add Acapela voices for $5.99 |
Direct access. |
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Talk to Me 100
AU $6.49
US $5.99
(Lite version with 9 items available for free)
v1.1.0 |
iPad
|
100 custom symbols.
|
Single page communication board containing 100 high frequency words that can be used to construct sentences. No message window. No user customisation. |
Pre-recorded child's voice. |
Direct access |
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Talk'n Photos
AU $2.99
US $2.99
v1.0.1 |
iPhone
iPad
|
User can import own images. |
Great talking photo album app which can also be used as a simple AAC app. A number of albums can be created with a number of pictures in each album, each of which can have recorded speech attached to it. Two example albums included. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access. |
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Talk+ Touch
Free
v2.1 |
iPhone
iPad
|
User can import own images. |
Simple AAC app that allows the construction of multiple pages with 1 or 2 cells. Unlimited pages can be constructed but must be accessed by swiping between them - there is no central menu. As buttons are added they are simple added to the next available space. No message window for sentence construction. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access. |
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Talk4Me
Free
v2.1 |
iPhone
iPad
|
User needs to import their own images or can use built-in camera to add items.
|
Vocabulary arranged in categories and then as small tiles with image only - no text. Once an image is selected, the user needs to navigate back out of it again. No message window for sentence construction. Categories and items can be edited and added to. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access |
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TalkBoard
AU $17.99
US $16.99
v2.6 |
iPhone
iPad
|
None included. User needs to import own images. Instructions included on how to import symbols from Boardmaker. Can add photos direct from device camera.
|
Can design individual communication boards with anything from 1 large cell to 20 cells. Easy to use and includes a nice "how to" video. This is the speaking version of PicBoard. Boards can be printed and easily shared with others. Visual timers can be created on communication pages. Can import Picture Communication Symbols from Boardmaker using the free PicCutter tool for PC and Mac. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access. 1 and 2 switch, visual and auditory scanning. Can be accessed with RJ Cooper/Therapy Box or APPlicator/Switch4Apps switch interfaces. Auditory scanning includes option for private auditory scan cues using one audio channel. |
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Talkforme
AU $39.99
US $37.99
v1.7.1 |
iPhone
iPad
|
User can import own images. |
Designed as a translation app, Talkforme allows the user to speak each item in one of 27 languages. Phrases can be inputted in English and accompanied by a photo or symbol. An output language can then be chosen, including English. Alternatively, recorded speech can be attached to each item. Phrases/words are stored in categories and accessed from a central menu. Existing vocabulary can be edited and new categories and items can be easily added. No message window. |
Synthesised speech or recorded speech. |
Direct access. |
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Talking Cards
AU $30.99
US $28.99
Lite version available for free
v3.0.0 |
iPhone
iPad
|
Contains over 450 custom symbols. User can import their own images.
|
Simple grid based communication aid. Boards can be designed with 2, 6 or 12 cells. Very easy to use. Can be programmed and setup in Swedish or English. Unable to link boards to each other, only from central menu. |
Pre-recorded speech for all symbols, but this can be replaced with custom recording. Can add your own recordings to new items. |
Direct access |
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Talking Picture Board
AU $5.49
US $4.99
v2.7 |
iPad
|
High quality photographs. Can add your own pictures from camera or picture library. |
Simple category based app. 32 categories containing over 800 items with photographs and recorded speech. Limited editing and additions are possible. User can select a range of existing items to save on one of two pages. Vocabulary is heavily noun based. Some vocabulary is animated - e.g. for positions a penguin jumps around a cardboard box depending on the item selected ie above, in front. This animation and some of the sound effects may be distracting for some users. User may need to scroll to access all vocabulary in some categories. Includes a text based scrollable dictionary. |
Recorded female speech |
Direct access. |
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TalkingTiles
Free
Continued use of Talking Tiles requires a subscription.
v1.1.0 |
iPad
|
SymbolStix, Mulberry, Sclera, Pictogram, Bliss and Widgit symbols. User can import own images. |
TalkingTiles is designed to work with the cloud based AAC software at www.mozzaz.com. Pages are built online on the website and then can be used on any device logged into the user account or in Chrome web browser. App can be installed on the iPad or on Android tablets. Minor editing can be done on the iPad. Initial use is free and further use requires an ongoing subscription. Pages are stored and saved in the cloud. Pages can be made with multiple cells and linked together and a message window allows sentence construction. App initially contains three pages but further pages can be downloaded from the Talking Tiles public library. |
Recorded or synthesised speech. |
Direct access. |
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TalkTommy
Free
Upgrade to creator version for AUD$5.49 (US $4.99) to edit buttons and sounds
v1.1 |
iPad
|
Comes with some photos.
|
Category based app with a small number of free categories - animals and party. These categories come with photos and the sound that the photo makes e.g. the cow plays a mooing sound. Extra categories can be purchased, or creator version can be purchased and then the user can make their own categories and record sounds over the existing categories. Categories for students to use have very small buttons to launch. When an item is selected in the category it increases in size, and all other items are greyed out. |
Prerecorded sounds and can record your own sounds if you upgrade to creator version. |
Direct access |
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Tapikeo
AU $1.99
US $1.99
Upgrade to Tapikeo Premium for $0.99
v2.0 |
iPhone
|
User can import own photos |
User can create a number of pages with up to 45 pictures with recordings attached. Extremely easy to use. Upgrade to Tapikeo Premium and have the option to create and share grids via email and also gives you access to all the pre-made grids at the Tapikeo website. |
Recorded speech |
Direct access. |
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Tapikeo HD
AU $4.49
US $3.99
Upgrade to Tapikeo HD Premium for $0.99
v3.01 |
iPad
|
User can import own images |
User can create a number of pages with up to 45 pictures with recordings attached. Extremely easy to use. Create and share grids via email and also gives you access to all the pre-made grids at the Tapikeo website. |
Recorded speech |
Direct access. |
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TapSpeak Button
AU $15.99
US $14.99
v1.0 |
iPhone
|
None. Can change switch colour.
|
Turns your iPhone/iPod Touch into a single message communication device/switch. Allows the user to record a number of messages and store them - which can then be pulled up again later. Has an option of tap feedback when the "switch" is pressed. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access but screen can be used as a switch by some users |
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TapSpeak Button Plus for iPad
AU $51.99
US $49.99
v2.1.1 |
iPad
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4500 PCS from Boardmaker included. User can import own images.
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Turns your iPad into a single message communication device/switch. Allows the user to record a number of messages and store them - which can then be pulled up again later. Has an option of tap feedback when the "switch" is pressed |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access. Cause and effect. Can be accessed with RJ Cooper/Therapy Box, Blue2 or APPlicator/Switch4Apps switch interfaces or use iPad screen as a switch. |
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TapSpeak Button Standard for iPad
AU $31.99
US $29.99
v2.1.1 |
iPad
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User can import own images.
|
Turns your iPad into a single message communication device/switch. Allows the user to record a number of messages and store them - which can then be pulled up again later. Has an option of tap feedback when the "switch" is pressed |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access. Cause and effect. Can be accessed with RJ Cooper/Therapy Box, Blue2 or APPlicator/Switch4Apps switch interfaces or use iPad screen as a switch. |
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TapSpeak Sequence Plus
AU $51.99
US $49.99
v2.0.3 |
iPhone
iPad
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Can set different switch colours and shapes or import images for each item in a sequence. 4500+ PCS from Boardmaker included. |
Turns your iPad into a sequenced single message communication device/switch. Allows the user to record a number of sequences and store them - which can then be pulled up again later. Can change how long the "switch" needs to be pressed before it activates. Includes ability to backup and restore the sequence database. The only difference between TapSpeak Sequence Standard and Plus is that the Plus version includes 4500+ Picture Communication Symbols. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access. Cause and effect. Can be accessed with RJ Cooper/Therapy Box, APPlicator/Switch4Apps or Blue2 switch interfaces or use iPad screen as a switch. |
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TapSpeak Sequence Standard
AU $31.99
US $29.99
AUD $25.99 (USD$ 24.99) in app purchase to upgrade to TapSpeak Sequence Plus
v2.0.2 |
iPhone
iPad
|
Can set different switch colours and shapes or import images for each item in a sequence. PCS from Boardmaker now also available as an in-App purchase for an additional cost.
|
Turns your iPad into a sequenced single message communication device/switch. Allows the user to record a number of sequences and store them - which can then be pulled up again later. Can change how long the "switch" needs to be pressed before it activates. Includes ability to backup and restore the sequence database. The only difference between TapSpeak Sequence Standard and Plus is that the Plus version includes 4500+ Picture Communication Symbols. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access.Cause and effect. Can be accessed with RJ Cooper/Therapy Box, APPlicator/Switch4Apps or Blue2 switch interfaces or use iPad screen as a switch. |
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TapToTalk
Free
TapToTalk Designer $99.95 USD for one year or $179.95 USD outright. TapToTalk MultiPlayer available for $5.49.
v2.4.1 |
iPhone
iPad
|
2000 custom symbols. Can import your own images. Can add over 12,000 SymbolStix with an extra purchase in TapToTalk designer.
|
Comes with a starter album with categories "go, play, hungry, drink, emotion, bathroom". Can make your own albums online with Tap to Talk Designer. Version for Nintendo DS is also available. No message window for sentence construction. TapToTalk Uploader lets the user add photos direct from iPhone/iPad to their TapToTalk Designer account. TapToTalk MultiPlayer app can be purchased seperately to enable the user to access and switch between multiple accounts on one device. |
Pre-recorded speech in starter album. Recorded and digitized speech in Tap to Talk Designer. |
Direct access. Single switch visual scanning. Can be accessed with RJ Cooper/Therapy Box or APPlicator/Switch4Apps switch interfaces or use iPad screen as a switch. |
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TASUC Communication
AU $12.99
US $11.99
v1.1.3 |
iPhone
|
Custom symbols. |
AAC App with vocabulary stored in a number of categories, such as "frequent use", "human" and "verbs". Vocabulary can be accessed by selecting the category tab or swiping in gallery mode or by selecting the category from a dial in talk mode. In talk mode, up to four icons can be sequenced to construct a phrase/sentence. Items can be deleted or added. |
Recorded female voice. |
Direct access. |
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TASUC Communication for iPad
AU $21.99
US $20.99
v1.1.3 |
iPad
|
Custom symbols. |
AAC App with vocabulary stored in a number of categories, such as “frequent use”, “human” and “verbs”. Vocabulary can be accessed by selecting the category tab or swiping in gallery mode or by selecting the category from a dial in talk mode. In talk mode, up to four icons can be sequenced to construct a phrase/sentence. Items can be deleted or added. |
Recorded female speech. |
Direct access. |
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That's how I feel
AU $2.99
US $2.99
v1.0 |
iPad
|
A small number of Smarty Symbols included for the feelings in the app.
|
App designed to provide a user with a way of talking about their feelings. Feelings are presented in 3 rows. The user needs to scroll or flick to move along each row. 39 different feelings are shown in the 3 rows. |
Female recorded speech. |
Direct access |
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Touch Talking
AU $1.99
US $1.99
v2 |
iPhone
iPad
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Photographs and cartoon-style symbols provided for the existing vocabulary items. |
Simple category based AAC App designed for nouns. Vocabulary is provided in categories such as household, foods and vehicles. Existing items cannot be edited or added to. |
Male and female voices. |
Direct access. |
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TTalk_AAC
AU $10.49
US $9.99
v1.0 |
iPad
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Can import and use the ARASAAC symbols. |
Multi-page AAC app. User can create multiple pages and move between them from a central menu. Pages cannot branch to each other. Each page can have small buttons (40 per page) or medium buttons (20 per page). No message window. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access. |
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urTalker Lite
AU $7.49
US $6.99
v1.1 |
iPhone
iPad
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Includes over 150 custom symbols. User can add own images. |
The main interface for urTalker Lite consists of a number of categories (with a text only label) that the user needs to swipe through in order to access each category. 7 categories are included at this stage including actions, toys, colours and animals. Once a user has selected a category then they need to swipe through all the icons within a category to access each vocabulary item. Categories can be added to and existing items can be edited. Existing vocabulary comes with male recorded speech, but this can be changed. Requires a high level of visual memory and format makes it slow to access vocabulary as user needs to swipe through every vocabulary item to get to the one they want. A small message window at the bottom of the screen allows the user to string together a number of symbols. Categories can be made active only at specific times if needed.
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Recorded speech. |
Direct access. |
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urTalker Pro
AU $25.99
US $24.99
v1.3.1 |
iPhone
iPad
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Includes a small number of custom symbols, approximately 150. User can import own images. |
A category based AAC app, with vocabulary in 7 categories at this stage including actions, toys, colours and animals. Each category can be displayed as a sequence of single items that the user needs to swipe through, or as pages with 1 to 16 items, which again the user needs to swipe through. Categories can be added to and existing items can be edited. Existing vocabulary comes with male recorded speech, but this can be changed. Categories can be made active only at specific times if needed. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access. |
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Use2Talk
AU $25.99
US $24.99
v1.2 |
iPad
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Small library of Use2Talk photographs and a small selection of videos. User can add own images. |
A category based AAC App, which comes programmed with basic categories, such as good and needs/actions. Pages can have 2, 6, 12, 20 or 30 cells displayed, with further symbols access by scrolling. Background colour for each category can be customised. A bar at the top provides quick access to favourite pages/vocabulary. 3 schedules can be created as well. Buttons can display pictures or videos. Easy to program and use. No message window. |
Recorded speech |
Direct access. |
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Verbal Victor
AU $12.99
US $11.99
v2.0 |
iPhone
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User needs to import their own images.
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Vocabulary is a category based app arranged in 1, 2, 4 or 6 cells on iPhone or 1,2,3,6 or 8 cells on iPad. Buttons can be reordered and "spaces" can be included if fewer options on a page are needed. Can be locked onto one page if needed. No message window for sentence construction. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access |
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VocaBeansEN
AU $10.49
US $9.99
(Lite version available for free)
v1.5.1 |
iPhone
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500 symbols provided. 50 extra images can be added.
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Category based app, with categories such as place, plants and politics. Items within a category can be hidden but not modified. Up to 50 Items can be added to the pre-existing categories. Whole phrases can be added and accessed through a list, and supported by a symbol/picture. There is no message window for sentence construction. Extra vocabulary/symbols can be added also from www.vocabeans.com |
Pre-recorded adult male speech. You can record your own speech for new items. |
Direct access |
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Voice4u
AU $64.99
US $59.99
v2.5.0 |
iPhone
iPad
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Around 170 custom symbols. User can import their own images.
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Vocabulary is organised in a list view. Vocabulary can be organised in categories, alphabetically, in recency or in "popular" order. User can add an unlimited number of vocabulary items using their own photos and recording their own speech. No message window for sentence construction. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access. 1 switch visual scanning. Compatible with RJ Cooper/Therapy Box and APPlicator switch interfaces. |
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VoiceSymbol AAC
Free
v1.1.147.80 |
iPad
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Custom clip art and some Unlimiter symbols.
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Two pages sets come with this app. I could not see a way to edit them and could not locate a manual anywhere. One page set is category based e.g. animals, clothes, family. The other page set is core vocabulary based, focused around "drinks". Has message window, although this is not easily seen in the category based page set. |
Recorded speech. Can choose between male and female. |
Direct access |
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Vox4All
AU $129.99
US $119.99
Lite version available for free.
v1.0.9 |
iPhone
iPad
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11,000 Widgit symbols. User can add own images. |
Vox4All is a multilevel communication app. User can create a number of pages with up to 36 cells on each page. Pages can be linked to each other and to a central menu. No message window for sentence construction. Easy to use. A fast access bar on the right side of the screen allows quick access to important items. App comes pre-programmed with a number of categories but would need a lot of programming to function as a communication system. |
Recorded synthesised male speech for existing items in English. Recorded speech for new/edited items. |
Direct access. |
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Words on Wheels - An App for Special Needs Children with Autism and Other Speech Delays
AU $10.49
US $9.99
v1.2 |
iPad
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Custom symbols. |
Simple app with 50 preloaded custom symbols and 5 spaces for your own vocabulary. Symbols are displayed with text and in approximate categories e.g. all the people symbols are together. Existing vocabulary can be deleted but not edited. Extra vocabulary needs to be purchased with no indication of what this vocabulary will consist. Lack of clarity on symbols will make modeling with this app extremely difficult for support people. When an icon is selected it is put in a sentence strip on the side if the picture is directly selected. If the play button on each symbol is selected then the item is enlarged and spoken. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access. |
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Yes-No
AU $1.99
US $1.99
v3.0 |
iPhone
iPad
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2 cells with Yes and No. User can choose between English and Spanish. |
Male or Female recorded speech. |
Direct access |
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Yes-No Your Way
AU $1.99
US $1.99
1.00 |
iPhone
iPad
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Has a small number of clip art style images included. User can add own images. |
Two button communication app. The buttons come setup with yes and no but can be customised with different labels, pictures and recordings.
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Pre-recorded yes and no in female English and Spanish voices. Can record own speech. |
Direct access. |
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Symbols & Text-to-Speech Apps
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AAC - Scroll and Speak
AU $51.99
US $49.99
v1.1 |
iPad
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Some clip art and line drawings included. User can import own images. |
Simple to use AAC App with a message window, options for sentence construction and options for text-to-speech. The Sentence Builder section allows the user to select a category e.g. activities and then place one or more icons into the message window. They can then move to another category and insert more. Within each category, vocabulary can be accessed by scrolling. A core vocabulary row is in each category at the bottom, but has limited functionality due to the words included and would need heavy editing by the user to be practical. The typing section is completely seperate, with a seperate message window, so the user would be unable to supplement whole words or core vocabulary with typing. |
Poor quality synthesised speech. 1 female voice and 2 male voices. |
Direct access. |
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AAC Pocket
AU $41.99
US $39.99
v1.1 |
iPhone
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Some clip art and line drawings included in existing items. User can import own images for new items. |
Simple to use AAC App with a message window, options for sentence construction and options for text-to-speech. The Sentence Builder section allows the user to select a category e.g. activities and then place one or more icons into the message window. They can then move to another category and insert more. Within each category, vocabulary can be accessed by scrolling. Navigating back to the category menu and speaking are accessed through gestures. The typing section is completely seperate, with a seperate message window, so the user would be unable to supplement whole words or phrases with typing. |
Male and female pre-recorded voices for existing vocabulary items. User can record own speech for new items. |
Direct access. |
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Abilipad
AU $20.99
US $19.99
v3.1 |
iPad
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Includes some of the Learning Magic A to Z Photo collection |
A great writingApp for the iPad - Abilipad can also be used as an AAC App. Custom keyboards can created with pictures or text and linked to each other. A large message window at the top allows the user to combine text and pictures and have it spoken aloud. Typing is supported with word prediction and a spell check. |
Acapela voices, including male Australian, female Catalan, Spanish , German, French, British and American voices. |
Direct access and bluetooth keyboard |
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Able AAC
AU $51.99
US $49.99
Lite version is available for free. Purchase of Acapela voices costs $11.99 or $9.99 each.
v3.0 |
iPhone
iPad
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Custom symbols and clip art. User can add own images. |
Able AAC is both an AAC and Visual Support app. It comes with a Simple Interface which includes "critical" words/phrases such as "I need a break", feelings and wants. The Advanced Interface has a wider range of single words including some core vocabulary that are are designed for the user to combine to construct sentences in the message window. Categories and words and phrases can be edited at both levels. Speech output is recorded samples of Acapela voices but can be replaced by your own recordings. The third option for AAC is Type & Speak mode. This requires the purchase of an Acapela voice in addition to the app purchase fee, with voices available in multiple languages. In addition to these, there is a task scheduler and the option of recording and organising audio snippets and videos. |
Choice of 3 recorded Acapela voices for the pre-stored vocabulary. User can record own speech. For text-to-speech mode to work a full Acapela voice must be purchased, with over 80 voice choices available. |
Direct access. |
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Alexicom AAC
Free
Subscription to Alexicom online USD$40 per month or $408 per annum
v1.3.0 |
iPhone
iPad
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Small range of clip art and can import your own images.
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Vocabulary is organised in a list view. Vocabulary can be organised in categories, alphabetically, in recency or in "popular" order. User can add an unlimited number of vocabulary items using their own photos and recording their own speech. No message window for sentence construction. A number of page sets available from Alexicom Online. Text-to-speech includes word prediction. App also has ability to do some data tracking and interfaces with Facebook, Twitter and email. |
A range of AT&T and Microsoft voices and recorded speech. |
Direct access. Visual and auditory 1 and 2 switch scanning. Can be accessed with RJ Cooper/Therapy Box, APPlicator/Switch4Apps or Blue2 switch interfaces or use iPad screen as a switch. |
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Alexicom Elements Adult Home (Female)
AU $20.99
US $19.99
v1.0.0 |
iPad
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Clip art or photographs for all existing vocabulary items. User can add own images. |
A multi-level dynamic display 16 cell page set with a mixture of situation specific or activity based vocabulary and core vocabulary. A message window allows the user to put together utterances using single words, phrases and typing. Use of the Apple keyboard is supported by additional word prediction. This version has vocabulary/topics/photographs aimed at a adult female with an emphasis on vocabulary for use at home. Easy editing of both existing items and new items with option of adding new pages as needed. App interfaces with Twitter and includes data tracking and ability to backup to iCloud. |
Male and female US accent synthesised speech. |
Direct access. Visual and auditory 1 and 2 switch scanning. Can be accessed with the RJ Cooper/TherapyBox/APPlicator or Blue2 Switch Interfaces or use iPad screen as a switch. |
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Alexicom Elements Adult Home (Male)
AU $20.99
US $19.99
v1.0.0 |
iPad
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Clip art or photographs for all existing vocabulary items. User can add own images. |
A multi-level dynamic display 16 cell page set with a mixture of situation specific or activity based vocabulary and core vocabulary. A message window allows the user to put together utterances using single words, phrases and typing. Use of the Apple keyboard is supported by additional word prediction. This version has vocabulary/topics/photographs aimed at a adult male with an emphasis on vocabulary for use at home. Easy editing of both existing items and new items with option of adding new pages as needed. App interfaces with Twitter and includes data tracking and ability to backup to iCloud |
Male and female US accent synthesised speech. |
Direct access. Visual and auditory 1 and 2 switch scanning. Can be accessed with the RJ Cooper/TherapyBox/APPlicator or Blue2 Switch Interfaces or use iPad screen as a switch. |
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Alexicom Elements Child Home (F) SymbolStix
AU $20.99
US $19.99
v1.0.0 |
iPad
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SymbolStix for all existing vocabulary items. User can add own images. |
A multi-level dynamic display 16 cell page set with a mixture of situation specific or activity based vocabulary and core vocabulary. A message window allows the user to put together utterances using single words, phrases and typing. Use of the Apple keyboard is supported by additional word prediction. This version has vocabulary/topics/photographs aimed at a girl and includes SymbolStix symbols. Easy editing of both existing items and new items with option of adding new pages as needed. App interfaces with Twitter and includes data tracking and ability to backup to iCloud. |
Male and female US accent synthesised speech. User can record own speech. |
Direct access. Visual and auditory 1 and 2 switch scanning. Can be accessed with RJ Cooper/Therapy Box, APPlicator/Switch4Apps or Blue2 switch interfaces or use iPad screen as a switch. |
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Alexicom Elements Child Home (Female)
AU $20.99
US $19.99
v1.0.1 |
iPad
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Clip art or photographs for all exisiting vocabulary items. User can add own images. |
A multi-level dynamic display 16 cell page set with a mixture of situation specific or activity based vocabulary and core vocabulary. A message window allows the user to put together utterances using single words, phrases and typing. Use of the Apple keyboard is supported by additional word prediction. This version has vocabulary/topics/photographs aimed at a girl. Easy editing of both existing items and new items with option of adding new pages as needed. App interfaces with Twitter and includes data tracking and ability to backup to iCloud. |
Male and female US accent synthesised speech |
Direct access. Visual and auditory 1 and 2 switch scanning. Can be accessed with RJ Cooper/Therapy Box, APPlicator/Switch4Apps or Blue2 switch interfaces or use iPad screen as a switch. |
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Alexicom Elements Child Home (M) SymbolStix
AU $20.99
US $19.99
v1.0.0 |
iPad
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SymbolStix for all existing vocabulary items. User can add own images. |
A multi-level dynamic display 16 cell page set with a mixture of situation specific or activity based vocabulary and core vocabulary. A message window allows the user to put together utterances using single words, phrases and typing. Use of the Apple keyboard is supported by additional word prediction. This version has vocabulary/topics/photographs aimed at a boy and includes SymbolStix symbols. Easy editing of both existing items and new items with option of adding new pages as needed. App interfaces with Twitter and includes data tracking and ability to backup to iCloud. |
Male and female US accent synthesised speech. User can record own speech. |
Direct access. Visual and auditory 1 and 2 switch scanning. Can be accessed with RJ Cooper/Therapy Box, APPlicator/Switch4Apps or Blue2 switch interfaces or use iPad screen as a switch. |
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Alexicom Elements Child Home (Male)
AU $20.99
US $19.99
v1.0.1 |
iPad
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Clip art or photographs for all exisiting vocabulary items. User can add own images. |
A multi-level dynamic display 16 cell page set with a mixture of situation specific or activity based vocabulary and core vocabulary. A message window allows the user to put together utterances using single words, phrases and typing. Use of the Apple keyboard is supported by additional word prediction. This version has vocabulary/topics/photographs aimed at a boy. Easy editing of both existing items and new items with option of adding new pages as needed. App interfaces with Twitter and includes data tracking and ability to backup to iCloud. |
Male and female US accent synthesised speech |
Direct access. Visual and auditory 1 and 2 switch scanning. Can be accessed with RJ Cooper/Therapy Box, APPlicator/Switch4Apps or Blue2 switch interfaces or use iPad screen as a switch. |
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Alexicom Elements Child Pre (F) SymbolStix
AU $20.99
US $19.99
v1.0.0 |
iPad
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SymbolStix for all existing vocabulary items. User can add own images. |
A multi-level dynamic display 9 cell page set with a mixture of situation specific or activity based vocabulary and core vocabulary. A message window allows the user to put together utterances using single words, phrases and typing. Use of the Apple keyboard is supported by additional word prediction. This version has vocabulary/topics/photographs aimed at a preschool girl and includes SymbolStix symbols. Easy editing of both existing items and new items with option of adding new pages as needed. App interfaces with Twitter and includes data tracking and ability to backup to iCloud. |
Male and female US accent synthesised speech. User can record own speech. |
Direct access. Visual and auditory 1 and 2 switch scanning. Can be accessed with RJ Cooper/Therapy Box, APPlicator/Switch4Apps or Blue2 switch interfaces or use iPad screen as a switch. |
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Alexicom Elements Child Pre (Female)
AU $20.99
US $19.99
v1.0.0 |
iPad
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Clip art or photographs for all exisiting vocabulary items. User can add own images. |
A multi-level dynamic display 9 cell page set with a mixture of situation specific or activity based vocabulary and core vocabulary. A message window allows the user to put together utterances using single words, phrases and typing. Use of the Apple keyboard is supported by additional word prediction. This version has vocabulary/topics/photographs aimed at a preschool girl. Easy editing of both existing items and new items with option of adding new pages as needed. App interfaces with Twitter and includes data tracking and ability to backup to iCloud. |
Male and female US accent synthesised speech |
Direct access. Visual and auditory 1 and 2 switch scanning. Can be accessed with RJ Cooper/Therapy Box, APPlicator/Switch4Apps or Blue2 switch interfaces or use iPad screen as a switch. |
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Alexicom Elements Child Pre (M) SymbolStix
AU $20.99
US $19.99
v1.0.0 |
iPad
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SymbolStix for all existing vocabulary items. User can add own images. |
A multi-level dynamic display 9 cell page set with a mixture of situation specific or activity based vocabulary and core vocabulary. A message window allows the user to put together utterances using single words, phrases and typing. Use of the Apple keyboard is supported by additional word prediction. This version has vocabulary/topics/photographs aimed at a preschool boy and includes SymbolStix symbols. Easy editing of both existing items and new items with option of adding new pages as needed. App interfaces with Twitter and includes data tracking and ability to backup to iCloud. |
Male and female US accent synthesised speech. User can record own speech. |
Direct access. Visual and auditory 1 and 2 switch scanning. Can be accessed with RJ Cooper/Therapy Box, APPlicator/Switch4Apps or Blue2 switch interfaces or use iPad screen as a switch. |
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Alexicom Elements Child Pre (Male)
AU $20.99
US $19.99
v1.0.0 |
iPad
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Clip art or photographs for all exisiting vocabulary items. User can add own images. |
A multi-level dynamic display 9 cell page set with a mixture of situation specific or activity based vocabulary and core vocabulary. A message window allows the user to put together utterances using single words, phrases and typing. Use of the Apple keyboard is supported by additional word prediction. This version has vocabulary/topics/photographs aimed at a preschool boy. Easy editing of both existing items and new items with option of adding new pages as needed. App interfaces with Twitter and includes data tracking and ability to backup to iCloud. |
Male and female US accent synthesised speech |
Direct access. Visual and auditory 1 and 2 switch scanning. Can be accessed with RJ Cooper/Therapy Box, APPlicator/Switch4Apps or Blue2 switch interfaces or use iPad screen as a switch. |
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Alexicom Elements Core 280 (Female)
AU $10.49
US $9.99
v1.0.1 |
iPad
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Minimal custom symbols. User can add own images. |
Core vocabulary based app. Main page has 54 items, mostly high frequency words. These are generally accompanied by a symbol which is the word itself on a coloured background. Would be helpful to have more symbols on the pages as it can be very slow to locate words. Words are coloured using Fitzgerald key e.g. yellow for nouns etc. Easy to edit and customise. Message window allows construction of utterances using core vocabulary and typing. App interfaces with Twitter and includes data tracking and ability to backup to iCloud. |
Male and female US accent synthesised speech. |
Direct access. Visual and auditory 1 and 2 switch scanning. Can be accessed with RJ Cooper/Therapy Box, APPlicator/Switch4Apps or Blue2 switch interfaces or use iPad screen as a switch. |
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Alexicom Elements Core 280 (Male)
AU $10.49
US $9.99
v1.0.1 |
iPad
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Minimal custom symbols. User can add own images. |
Core vocabulary based app. Main page has 54 items, mostly high frequency words. These are generally accompanied by a symbol which is the word itself on a coloured background. Would be helpful to have more symbols on the pages as it can be very slow to locate words. Words are coloured using Fitzgerald key e.g. yellow for nouns etc. Easy to edit and customise. Message window allows construction of utterances using core vocabulary and typing. App interfaces with Twitter and includes data tracking and ability to backup to iCloud. |
Male and female US accent synthesised speech. |
Direct access. Visual and auditory 1 and 2 switch scanning. Can be accessed with RJ Cooper/Therapy Box, APPlicator/Switch4Apps or Blue2 switch interfaces or use iPad screen as a switch. |
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Alexicom Elements Story Maker
AU $10.49
US $9.99
v1.0.1 |
iPad
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Photographs on example pages. User can add own images from device photo storage or using camera. |
A collection of story templates designed to enable the easy sharing of stories. Each story is 8 cells or 8 pages, with 425 story pages in total available plus the option for adding more pages as needed. Each item can have text, photograph/image and speech. Very easy to use and customise - making construction of a story while out and about a definite option. User can also add additional comments using text to speech and the Apple onscreen keyboard at any time and the app interfaces with Twitter. Typing is supported by word prediction and has inbuilt data tracking. Stories can be backed up to iCloud. |
Male and female US accent synthesised speech. Recorded speech. |
Direct access. Visual and auditory 1 and 2 switch scanning. Can be accessed with RJ Cooper/Therapy Box, APPlicator/Switch4Apps or Blue2 switch interfaces or use iPad screen as a switch. |
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Alexicom Elements Teen Home (Female)
AU $20.99
US $19.99
1.0.1 |
iPad
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Clip art or photographs for all exisiting vocabulary items. User can add own images. |
A multi-level dynamic display 16 cell page set with a mixture of situation specific or activity based vocabulary and core vocabulary. A message window allows the user to put together utterances using single words, phrases and typing. Use of the Apple keyboard is supported by additional word prediction. This version has vocabulary/topics/photographs aimed at a teen female. Easy editing of both existing items and new items with option of adding new pages as needed. App interfaces with Twitter and includes data tracking and ability to backup to iCloud. |
Male and female US accent synthesised speech |
Direct access. Visual and auditory 1 and 2 switch scanning. Can be accessed with RJ Cooper/Therapy Box, APPlicator/Switch4Apps or Blue2 switch interfaces or use iPad screen as a switch. |
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Alexicom Elements Teen Home (Male)
AU $20.99
US $19.99
v1.0.1 |
iPad
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Clip art or photographs for all exisiting vocabulary items. User can add own images. |
A multi-level dynamic display 16 cell page set with a mixture of situation specific or activity based vocabulary and core vocabulary. A message window allows the user to put together utterances using single words, phrases and typing. Use of the Apple keyboard is supported by additional word prediction. This version has vocabulary/topics/photographs aimed at a teen male with an emphasis on vocabulary for use at home. Easy editing of both existing items and new items with option of adding new pages as needed. App interfaces with Twitter and includes data tracking and ability to backup to iCloud. |
Male and female US accent synthesised speech |
Direct access. Visual and auditory 1 and 2 switch scanning. Can be accessed with RJ Cooper/Therapy Box, APPlicator/Switch4Apps or Blue2 switch interfaces or use iPad screen as a switch. |
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Alexicom Elements UK Child Home (Female)
AU $20.99
US $19.99
v1.0.1 |
iPad
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Clip art or photographs for all exisiting vocabulary items. User can add own images. |
A multi-level dynamic display 16 cell page set with a mixture of situation specific or activity based vocabulary and core vocabulary. A message window allows the user to put together utterances using single words, phrases and typing. Use of the Apple keyboard is supported by additional word prediction. This version has vocabulary/topics/photographs aimed at a girl. Easy editing of both existing items and new items with option of adding new pages as needed. This version includes UK spelling and accent. App interfaces with Twitter and includes data tracking and ability to backup to iCloud. |
Male and female UK accent synthesised speech |
Direct access. Visual and auditory 1 and 2 switch scanning. Can be accessed with RJ Cooper/Therapy Box, APPlicator/Switch4Apps or Blue2 switch interfaces or use iPad screen as a switch. |
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Alexicom Elements UK Child Home (Male)
AU $20.99
US $19.99
v1.0.1 |
iPad
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Clip art or photographs for all exisiting vocabulary items. User can add own images. |
A multi-level dynamic display 16 cell page set with a mixture of situation specific or activity based vocabulary and core vocabulary. A message window allows the user to put together utterances using single words, phrases and typing. Use of the Apple keyboard is supported by additional word prediction. This version has vocabulary/topics/photographs aimed at a boy. Easy editing of both existing items and new items with option of adding new pages as needed. This version includes UK spelling and accent. App interfaces with Twitter and includes data tracking and ability to backup to iCloud. |
Male and female UK accent synthesised speech |
Direct access. Visual and auditory 1 and 2 switch scanning. Can be accessed with RJ Cooper/Therapy Box, APPlicator/Switch4Apps or Blue2 switch interfaces or use iPad screen as a switch. |
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Alexicom Elements UK Teen Home (Female)
AU $20.99
US $19.99
v1.0.1 |
iPad
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Clip art or photographs for all exisiting vocabulary items. User can add own images. |
A multi-level dynamic display 16 cell page set with a mixture of situation specific or activity based vocabulary and core vocabulary. A message window allows the user to put together utterances using single words, phrases and typing. Use of the Apple keyboard is supported by additional word prediction. This version has vocabulary/topics/photographs aimed at a teen female. Easy editing of both existing items and new items with option of adding new pages as needed. This version includes UK spelling and accent. App interfaces with Twitter and includes data tracking and ability to backup to iCloud. |
Male and female UK accent synthesised speech |
Direct access. Visual and auditory 1 and 2 switch scanning. Can be accessed with RJ Cooper/Therapy Box, APPlicator/Switch4Apps or Blue2 switch interfaces or use iPad screen as a switch. |
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Alexicom Elements UK Teen Home (Male)
AU $20.99
US $19.99
v1.0.1 |
iPad
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Clip art or photographs for all exisiting vocabulary items. User can add own images. |
A multi-level dynamic display 16 cell page set with a mixture of situation specific or activity based vocabulary and core vocabulary. A message window allows the user to put together utterances using single words, phrases and typing. Use of the Apple keyboard is supported by additional word prediction. This version has vocabulary/topics/photographs aimed at a teen male. Easy editing of both existing items and new items with option of adding new pages as needed. This version includes UK spelling and accent. App interfaces with Twitter and includes data tracking and ability to backup to iCloud. |
Male and female UK accent synthesised speech |
Direct access. Visual and auditory 1 and 2 switch scanning. Can be accessed with RJ Cooper/Therapy Box, APPlicator/Switch4Apps or Blue2 switch interfaces or use iPad screen as a switch. |
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AutoVerbal GirlTalk
AU $10.49
US $9.99
v1.0 |
iPhone
iPad
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A range of clip art and words as buttons.
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Can customise what some buttons "say" but cannot add your own buttons. Word/phrases go into message window, but device needs to be turned to landscape to access it. Has a message window with a pop up keyboard for typing your own text to be converted to speech. |
Female synthesised speech. |
Direct access |
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AutoVerbal GuyTalk
AU $10.49
US $9.99
v1.0 |
iPhone
iPad
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A range of clip art and words as buttons.
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Can customise what some buttons "say" but cannot add your own buttons. Word/phrases go into message window, but device needs to be turned to landscape to access it. Has a message window with a pop up keyboard for typing your own text to be converted to speech. |
Male synthesised speech. |
Direct access |
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AutoVerbal Pro Talking Soundboard
AU $31.99
US $29.99
v4.0 |
iPhone
iPad
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A range of clip art and words as buttons.
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Can customise what some buttons "say" but cannot add your own buttons. Can replace the images on the main row of buttons with your own images. Has a message window with a pop up keyboard for typing your own text to be converted to speech and a second message window that words and phrases go into as selected, and typing is also inserted into this. Can choose between small and large buttons. |
Male or female synthesised speech. Better quality speech when device is on internet. |
Direct access |
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Avaz for Autism
AU $109.99
US $99.99
v2.0 |
iPad
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App includes over 10,000 SymbolStix symbols and user can add own images. |
Multiple level dynamic display AAC apps. App comes some pre-programmed vocabulary and can also be fully customised. Has option of 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 or 15 cells on each page. A side toolbar provides quick access to the home page, quick phrases, a message about making a mistake and an alert sound. Pre-progammed vocabulary includes a small getting started vocabulary set, a basic vocabulary set with some core vocabulary and cateogories and an advanced vocabulary with a larger number of items and a dictionary. Avaz has a message window for building sentences and content from this window can be spoken, using in Facebook, Twitter or email. A custom keyboard can be made available to the user in either QWERTY or ABC order for the user to generate novel words. Typing is supported by word prediction and pictures can also be used in the word prediction cells. App has a very clean presentation and is very intuitive to use. |
App comes with 7 Acapela voices, including child voices. Recorded speech. |
Direct access. |
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CommunicAide: AAC / Speech Therapy
AU $41.99
US $39.99
v1.0 |
iPad
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Photographs for all existing items. User can add own images. |
Phrase and category based app. User can select a phrase to start a statement from a text-based menu (e.g. I feel) and then can select further items from a range of categories. Items in categories are represented by photographs and text and each category can be edited and added to. Items go into a message window as you construct sentences. The message is spoken by pressing a play button - but as each item has a recorded sound behind it there is often gaps in the speech. The app has easy access to yes and no at all time. Speech history can be accessed from the title bar. |
Male and female recorded speech for pre-existing items. |
Direct access. |
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Functional Communication System
AU $20.99
US $19.99
If voice output is required, voices can be purchased for $1.99 each. Many additional vocabulary categories are also available for $1.99 each. (Lite version available for free)
v1.6.3 |
iPad
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User can import own images. Some photographs included. |
Category based AAC App with 11 included categories. Items from a category can be selected, and then move into the message window to form part of a sentence. Each item is illustrated by a photo. Holding down on the photo brings up an option of enlarging the photo or playing a "video". The video can be a video illustrating the meaning of the vocabulary item or it can be a still photo or two with a voice over e.g. Green is the colour of the grass....Existing items can be deleted and new categories, subcategories and items can be created. A number of additional categories can also be purchased for $1.99 each. A separate keyboard mode brings up a new message window that the user can type directly into. The category and typing message windows cannot be combined. |
Recorded speech. Voices for synthesised speech can be purchased for $1.99 each. |
Direct access. |
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Grid Player
Free
v1.4 |
iPhone
iPad
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Includes Widgit and SymbolStix symbols. |
Grid Player allows the user to play grid sets created in The Grid 2 software and also includes four pre-created grid sets which don't require The Grid 2 software. Not all content from The Grid 2 is able to be played in Grid Player, especially grid sets which include licenced content e.g. PODD 15, CALLTalk, WordPower. |
Male and female Acapela voices. |
Direct access. |
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Healthcare Communication App
AU $51.99
US $49.99
v1.1 |
iPad
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Custom symbols. |
An app designed specifically for health based communication. User can select one of 7 categories: urgent, questions, physical, emotional, ICU, pediatrics and food. There is also a top menu which is consistent across all categories and which has items like yes, no, on up, please. The top menu also allows the user to pull up a keyboard to type novel messages and a number pad. The urgent page has a pain scale and a body map which records where the user touches it with a dot. It then has a number of pain related words such as headache, cramps, etc. The other pages scroll to display a number of buttons related to the category e.g. the questions page has a range of questions such as "when is my surgery" and "am I ok?". Existing vocabulary cannot be edited and there is no message window on the symbol pages. |
Recorded speech on symbol pages in a female voice. Low quality female synthesised speech on the text page. |
Direct access. |
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iVocalize
AU $10.49
US $9.99
v1.0 |
iPhone
iPad
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Over 650 pictogram style symbols included. User can import own images. |
iVocalize lets you use a combination of text-to-speech and symbols to communicate. A message window at the top of the page can be typed into using the system keyboard. In addition, a number of pages with varying numbers of buttons (up to 30 per page). The pages don't link to each other, but can be accessed from a central text based menu. The buttons can display text and symbols and have recorded speech. The buttons do not go into the message window - so cannot be combined with text to make sentences. |
Synthesised speech - 3 male and 1 female low quality voices. |
Direct access. |
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LAMP Words for Life
AU $N/A
US $299.99
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iPad
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Unable to evaluate this app as it is only available on the US iTunes store. |
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Locabulary Pro
AU $139.99
US $129.99
(Lite version available for free)
v2.0 |
iPhone
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User can import their own images |
Locabulary Pro is a category based app, that also uses the GPS feature in your iPhone to track your location to suggest appropriate vocabulary for you e.g. in McDonald's . Vocabulary is offered in list view, with the emphasis on text although thumbnails can be linked to words and phrases if required. A keyboard is also available to type into for text-to-speech. User can tag their own locations and create vocabulary for each location. Changes and additions can be backed up to the Locabulary server. Abbreviation expansion can be used to save and access phrases. |
Male or female synthesised speech. |
Direct access |
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MyTalkTools Mobile
AU $51.99
US $49.99
(Lite version available for free)
MyTalk Workspace USD$33 per year or $71 lifetime.
v4.0.0 |
iPhone
iPad
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Clip Art, SymbolStix and some photos. Can import your own images in MyTalk Workspace.
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Comes with limited pages, but further pages created by users can be downloaded. Pages can be created on the device or on MyTalk Workspace, which needs to be purchased Message window for sentence construction. A cell can be setup to pull up the apple keyboard for text-to-speech, but this cannot be incorporated with the symbol images to form a sentence. Video modelling using the camera in the iPad. |
Recorded speech. Female synthesised voice only for text-to-speech. Acapela voices for a range of languages can be purchased as an in-app purchase. |
Direct access. Visual and auditory single switch scanning. Can be accessed with RJ Cooper/Therapy Box, APPlicator/Switch4Apps or Blue2 switch interfaces. |
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Niki Talk
Free
v1.3.3 |
iPhone
iPad
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Custom symbols. User can add own images. |
Niki Talk is a simple category based AAC app. A message strip at the top allows the user to combine symbols to create phrases/sentences. Categories provideds are "I want" and "I am". User can create own categories and there is an unlimited number of items per category. The user can also pull up a keyboard and type words. Words that are typed do not go into the message strip and cannot be spoken. The user can also pull up a blank page and draw a picture or text. Symbols can be display at large, medium or small size. |
Recorded speech on symbol items. |
Direct access. |
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OneVoice - AAC
AU $209.99
US $199.99
(Lite version available for free)
v1.5.1 |
iPhone
iPad
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Small range of clip art provided. User can add own images.
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A category based App with some limited core vocabulary as well. Pre-programmed vocabulary represented with clip art style symbols. Message window allows user to construct sentences using words and typing. New categories and new vocabulary can be added. Easy to use and program. |
Acapela voices - Ryan, Kenny, Laura, Tracy and Heather. Voices for 22 extra languages can be purchased. |
Direct access |
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Picture Board
Free
v1.1 |
iPad
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Some custom pictographs are included on the pre-programmed buttons. |
16 cell single page AAC App designed for hospital use. User can select one of the pre-programmed cells with vocabulary like "drink" or "turn" or they can pull up the keyboard and type. A single custom message can be saved on the side of the board, but does not have an option to speak it. The custom message can be changed and updated as needed. |
Male synthesised voice |
Direct access. |
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Proloquo2Go
AU $229.99
US $219.99
v2.3 |
iPhone
iPad
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SymbolStix. Can import your own images.
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Full featured AAC app with two default language options. A comprehensive core vocabulary arrangement gives options for using a grid from 9 to 64 buttons on each page. A "basic communication" option is aimed at one to two word users and can be arranged in between 9 and 36 cells per page. Every cell can be customised and the user has access to SymbolStix picture symbols as well as the option of importing their own photos. A message window allows the user to construct sentences by stringing words together. A keyboard can be used to type for text-to-speech and typing can be inserted into the message window and added to a sentence. Word prediction is available to support typing. User editing allows the easy creation of extra pages, which can be linked into the existing page structure or used to create a new user from scratch. Multiple users are supported. |
Male, female and child synthesised speech. US, Australian, Indian English and UK accents available. |
Direct access |
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Share Voice
Free
App only works for a limited number of tries. Each main feature has 10 tries. You can purchase individual features for $51.99 or $20.99 (dependant on the feature you want) or all tools for $109.99
v1.4 |
iPad
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Pictograph style images. User can add own images. |
Share Voice is an AAC app with embedded social media sharing and a strong emphasis on communication at a distance. The app allows the user to compose a message using symbols, text, the camera and photo roll and even a high quality map of your current location and then share that message via Facebook or email. Videos included in the app demonstrate how to use all the features. |
Synthesised speech. |
Direct access. |
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smartytalk
AU $39.99
US $37.99
v1.0 |
iPhone
iPad
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SmartySymbols |
A category based AAC app. App has a menu page with large icons that needs to be scrolled through to access all categories. Pre-stored categories include items such as "about me", "keyboard", "I want, I need". Each user would need to make most categories and items. App has a message window so user can construct sentences but items only speak when entering the message window. Items can be selected in English and translated into a number of different languages (over 27 languages available). A keyboard page displays the alphabet and keys pressed on this page go up into the message window but do not form words. The system keyboard can also be brought up - text typed into this goes into a seperate message window and then can be spoken or pasted into the main message window. |
Synthesised speech. Quality of the speech depends on the language chosen. In English the voice is female and high quality. In Welsh the voice is male and poor quality - difficult for a native Welsh speaker to understand at times. |
Direct access. |
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Smart_AAC
Free
App is free but only works for 7 days. Upgrade to the full, permanently working version for $319.99.
v1.1.161.1 |
iPad
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Over 11,000 symbols |
Core vocabulary based multi-level AAC app. Smart_AAC has a series of pages with 35 cells which automatically link and change based on the vocabulary items you have chosen. If the pronoun "I" is selected on the first page, the app automatically moves to a pages of words, mostly verbs, which generally would follow the pronoun. Words are automatically inserted into the message window when selected and the sentence/phrase can be spoken at any time be selecting the message window. A page with the alphabet can be brought up and the text typed is also inserted into the message window - and can be combined with whole words to complete an utterance. Some editing can be done on the iPad (e.g. changing the contents of a cell) but significant editing is not possible at this time. According to the manufacturer's website this will come in future versions. |
Acapela UK voices, male and female |
Direct access. |
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Sono Flex
AU $109.99
US $99.99
(Lite version is available for free)
v1.1.3 |
iPhone
iPad
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Includes over 11,000 SymbolStix. User can import own images. |
Based on the Tobii Sono Flex page set available for Tobii Communicator with both core and fringe vocabulary. Core vocabulary makes up the center of the home page - and different "contexts" can be displayed to provide situation specific or fringe vocabulary along the right hand side. Four contexts can be displayed at any one time 0ver 50 pre-programmed contexts provided. In addition, you can create your own contexts. A custom onscreen keyboard in ABC order allows the user to type words, and a history button allows you to pull up a conversation history. Small talk can be accessed through the Quick Phrases button. |
Male, female and child synthesised speech. |
Direct access |
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Speak for Yourself
AU $209.99
US $199.99
(Lite version available for free)
v1.3.1 |
iPad
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Over 11,000 Smarty Symbols. User can import own images. |
Core vocabulary based AAC App, providing access to over 13,000 words with an intuitive layout and minimal navigation. Once selected, words go into the message window to form a sentence. iPad keyboard can be brought up to type words into the message window as well. Cells can be "hidden" while the user is learning the layout - and then turned back on and all cells always maintain their location so that users can learn to locate them automatically. Sentences can be spoken or texted through iMessage. Babble feature also allows the user to explore as they are learning where vocabulary is stored. The App automatically blocks duplcation of vocabulary in multiple locations. |
CereProc voices |
Direct access. |
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Speaking Aid
AU $0.99
US $0.99
v1.2.0 |
iPhone
iPad
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User can add own images. |
Simple text-to-speech app. User can type and press return - the phrase speaks and is automatically cleared from the message window. Alternatively, the user can speak and save the phrase (along with a photo as a visual for the phrase if desired). |
Synthesised speech - two male and two female voices. |
Direct access. |
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SpeechHero AAC
AU $109.99
US $99.99
v1.10 |
iPad
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Over 6000 SymbolStix symbols. |
Dynamic display app that allows user to create and use a number of pages/folders. A large amount of vocabulary is already pre-stored in folders such as "people" "actions" or "more words". Once selected, items go to the message window to construct a sentence or phrase. Predictive mode pulls up the system keyboard and a word prediction bar that is supported with symbols. Words typed are inserted into the message window with a symbol if there is one available. A favourites button pulls up quick chat words and phrases. App is easy to use and comes with a simple training tutorial which opens when the app first launches. |
7 Acapela voices, 4 US, 2 UK and one Indian dialect. |
Direct access. |
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SpeechTree
AU $179.99
US $169.99
SpeechTree Lessons allows you to trial one of the lessons http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/speechtree-lessons/id505062104?mt=8
1.20 |
iPad
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Custom symbols and a range of photographs. User can import own images. |
Speech Tree is a multi-level communication app with data collection features built in. The default layout has some sentence starters, "I want", "I have" and "I see", vocabulary stored in a range of categories e.g. actions, animals, clothes, some small talk and a range of core vocabulary. The user can combine any of these with text-to-speech to form an utterance in the message window. Existing vocabulary can be customised and extra categories can be added. Many pages require the user to scroll to access vocabulary. The app also includes a teaching section which allows the user to practice vocabulary items - although this is constructed in a drill and practice model which removes the vocabulary from the communication system. |
3 US accent synthesised voices, 2 female and 1 male. |
Direct access. |
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TalkRocket Go
AU $109.99
US $99.99
v5.0 |
iPhone
iPad
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Small existing photo library and user can import own images through web based page design service.
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User can customise the pre-existing vocabulary and add their own at www.myvoiceaac.com or on the device it is being used on. Any changes made to the user's page set online automatically sync with device, as long as you are logged in as same user in both places. Comes pre-installed with conversation starter based "books" with phrases like "I want". User may need to select down through multiple levels before app speaks e.g. "I want" then "to go" then "to the bathroom" and then finally speak "to floss", although individual items can be spoken as you go by swiping over them. Vocabulary sets on different topics also available online to be added e.g. basketball. Can use GPS feature in iPhone/iPad to mark a location and add a photo to it. Once a place has been added on the device, the user can create specific vocabulary for that location. User can toggle between text-to-speech mode and symbol/picture mode but cannot combine items from both to construct sentences. |
Comes with high quality male Loquendo US voice. Female US voice and male and female UK voices can be purchased for $4.99 each. |
Direct access. 1 switch visual scanning, automatic or step. Use iPad screen as a switch. |
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TalkTablet Neo
AU $84.99
US $79.99
v6.9 |
iPhone
iPad
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Nearly 12,000 SymbolStix symbols and user can add own images. |
Very simple to use app for creating a multi-level communication system. Comes with 8 pre-programmed page sets from 16, to 42 cells aimed at emerging AAC users. Existing page sets can also be customised or a new page set can be created from scratch with unlimited pages and between 1 - 256 cells per page. Multiple users can be easily created with different settings and pages. A message window allows the user to string together words to speak a sentence or phrase. A custom keyboard can be created to enable the user to input text into the same message window. The keyboard mode on the toolbar uses the system keyboard, and provides good text-to-speech, but this operates with a different message window. Includes iVerbalChat for communication wirelessly with other TalkTablet users over any distance. |
Includes 4 high quality Neospeech voices, 3 US English and one Latin American male. Recorded speech. |
Direct access. 1 and 2 switch linear or row/colmumn visual and auditory scanning. iPad screen can be used as a switch. |
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TalkTablet UK
AU $94.99
US $89.99
v6.9 |
iPhone
iPad
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Nearly 12,000 SymbolStix symbols and user can add own images. |
Very simple to use app for creating a multi-level communication system. Comes with 8 pre-programmed page sets from 16, to 42 cells aimed at emerging AAC users. Existing page sets can also be customised or a new page set can be created from scratch with unlimited pages and between 1 - 256 cells per page. Multiple users can be easily created with different settings and pages. A message window allows the user to string together words to speak a sentence or phrase. A custom keyboard can be created to enable the user to input text into the same message window. The keyboard mode on the toolbar uses the system keyboard, and provides good text-to-speech, but this operates with a different message window. Includes iVerbalChat for communication wirelessly with other TalkTablet users over any distance. |
6 UK English Acapela voices - Deepa, Lucy, Nizareng, Peter, Rachel and Graham |
Direct access. 1 and 2 switch linear or row/column visual and auditory scanning. iPad screen can be used as a switch. |
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TalkTablet US
AU $94.99
US $89.99
v6.9 |
iPhone
iPad
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Nearly 12,000 SymbolStix symbols and user can add own images. |
Very simple to use app for creating a multi-level communication system. Comes with 8 pre-programmed page sets from 16, to 42 cells aimed at emerging AAC users.. Existing page sets can also be customised or a new page set can be created from scratch with unlimited pages and between 1 - 256 cells per page. Multiple users can be easily created with different settings and pages. A message window allows the user to string together words to speak a sentence or phrase. A custom keyboard can be created to enable the user to input text into the same message window. The keyboard mode on the toolbar uses the system keyboard, and provides good text-to-speech, but this operates with a different message window. Includes iVerbalChat for communication wirelessly with other TalkTablet users over any distance. |
6 US English ACAPELA voices (with children's voices). |
Direct access. 1 and 2 switch linear or row/column visual and auditory scanning. iPad screen can be used as a switch. |
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TapSpeak Choice for iPad
AU $159.99
US $149.99
v4.0.5 |
iPad
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PIxon symbols or use your own images.
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AAC app for building multi-level or single board communication systems. Users need to create a library with vocabulary in it - and then select items from the library to be added to a page. Can have between 1 and 56 cells per board and can arrange vocabulary with gaps to keep items in specific locations. Keyboard and text only buttons can be combined with symbol buttons to produce sentences in the message window. |
Recorded speech or synthesised speech from Acapela. Can have separate voices for voice output and auditory scanning. Offers a range of voices in English or in more than 20 other languages. |
Direct access. 1 or 2 switch visual and auditory scanning. Can be accessed with RJ Cooper/Therapy Box, APPlicator/Switch4Apps or Blue2 switch interfaces or use iPad screen as a switch. |
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TouchChat - AAC
AU $159.99
US $149.99
(Lite version available for AUD$10.49 (USD$9.99))
iShare AUD$64.99 (USD$59.99) per 6 months; complimentary trial for first 12 months
iEssence AUD $109.99 (USD$99.99)
WordPower 24 AUD $159.99 (USD$149.99)
Talk-About Vocabulary AUD$46.99 (USD$44.99)
TouchChat Windows Editor $59USD
v1.3.3 |
iPhone
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SymbolStix. Can import your own images.
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Full featured AAC app with several different page set options as standard and further page sets available as in-app purchases. All page sets have a message window, allowing users to construct novel sentences, and most page sets have core and fringe vocabulary. Vocabulary in the message window can also be emailed, texted (iPhone only), sent as a Facebook update, Tweeted or sent to Tumblr. Every cell can be customised and the user has access to SymbolStix picture symbols as well as their own photos. A keyboard can be used to type text-to-speech and word prediction is also available. Gestures can be added to pages or page sets as shortcuts e.g. swiping across the screen could clear the message window. Page sets can be transferred to Saltillo's ChatPC devices using TouchChat Windows Editor. Users can subscribe to iShare - an online server where you can share customised pages with an online community. Page sets can now be backed up through iShare or through iTunes and individual pages can be share between page sets. Purchase of TouchChat Windows Editor allows you to create and edit pages and page sets on your computer. iShare is required to transfer pages from the Touch Windows Editor software to your device. iEssence Vocabulary and WordPower available as additional page sets for purchase. |
Seven synthesised voices available. Male, female and child options. US and UK accents. Recorded speech. |
Direct access with adjustments |
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TouchChat AAC with WordPower
AU $319.99
US $299.99
iShare AUD$64.99 (USD$59.99) per 6 months; complimentary trial for first 12 months
iEssence AUD $109.99 (USD$99.99)
Talk-About Vocabulary AUD$46.99 (USD$53.99)
TouchChat Windows Editor $59USD
v1.3.3 |
iPhone
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SymbolStix. Can import your own images.
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Full featured AAC app with WordPower and several different page set options as standard and further page sets available as in-app purchases. WordPower 24, 30, 42, 48 amd 80 cell versions are all available. All page sets have a message window, allowing users to construct novel sentences, and most page sets have core and fringe vocabulary. Vocabulary in the message window can also be emailed, texted (iPhone only), sent as a Facebook update, Tweeted or sent to Tumblr. Every cell can be customised and the user has access to SymbolStix picture symbols as well as their own photos. A keyboard can be used to type text-to-speech and word prediction is also available. Gestures can be added to pages or page sets as shortcuts e.g. swiping across the screen could clear the message window. Page sets can be transferred to Saltillo's ChatPC devices using TouchChat Windows Editor. Users can subscribe to iShare - an online server where you can share customised pages with an online community. Page sets can now be backed up through iShare or through iTunes and individual pages can be share between page sets. Purchase of TouchChat Windows Editor allows you to create and edit pages and page sets on your computer. iShare is required to transfer pages from the Touch Windows Editor software to your device. iEssence Vocabulary and TalkAbout available as additional page sets for purchase. |
Seven synthesised voices available. Male, female and child options. US and UK accents. Recorded speech. |
Direct access with adjustments |
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TouchChat HD - AAC
AU $159.99
US $149.99
(Lite version available for AUD$10.49 (USD$9.99))
iShare AUD$64.99 (USD$59.99) per 6 months; complimentary trial for first 12 months
iEssence AUD $109.99 (USD$99.99)
WordPower 24 AUD $159.99 (USD$149.99)
Talk-About Vocabulary AUD$46.99 (USD$44.99)
TouchChat Windows Editor $59USD
v1.3.3 |
iPad
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SymbolStix. Can import your own images.
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Full featured AAC app with several different page set options as standard and further page sets available as in-app purchases. All page sets have a message window, allowing users to construct novel sentences, and most page sets have core and fringe vocabulary. Vocabulary in the message window can also be emailed, texted (iPhone only), sent as a Facebook update, Tweeted or sent to Tumblr. Every cell can be customised and the user has access to SymbolStix picture symbols as well as their own photos. A keyboard can be used to type text-to-speech and word prediction is also available. Gestures can be added to pages or page sets as shortcuts e.g. swiping across the screen could clear the message window. Page sets can be transferred to Saltillo's ChatPC devices using TouchChat Windows Editor. Users can subscribe to iShare - an online server where you can share customised pages with an online community. Page sets can now be backed up through iShare or through iTunes and individual pages can be share between page sets. Purchase of TouchChat Windows Editor allows you to create and edit pages and page sets on your computer. iShare is required to transfer pages from the Touch Windows Editor software to your device. iEssence Vocabulary, TalkAbout and WordPower available as additional page sets for purchase. |
Seven synthesised voices available. Male, female and child options. US and UK accents. Recorded speech. |
Direct access with adjustments |
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TouchChat HD - AAC with WordPower
AU $319.99
US $299.99
iShare AUD$74.99 (USD$59.99) per 6 months;
iEssence AUD $119.99 (USD$99.99)
Talk-About Vocabulary AUD$53.99 (USD$44.99)
TouchChat Windows Editor $59USD
v1.3.3 |
iPad
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SymbolStix. Can import your own images.
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Full featured AAC app with WordPower and several different page set options as standard and further page sets available as in-app purchases. WordPower 24, 30, 42, 48 amd 80 cell versions are all available. All page sets have a message window, allowing users to construct novel sentences, and most page sets have core and fringe vocabulary. Vocabulary in the message window can also be emailed, texted (iPhone only), sent as a Facebook update, Tweeted or sent to Tumblr. Every cell can be customised and the user has access to SymbolStix picture symbols as well as their own photos. A keyboard can be used to type text-to-speech and word prediction is also available. Gestures can be added to pages or page sets as shortcuts e.g. swiping across the screen could clear the message window. Page sets can be transferred to Saltillo's ChatPC devices using TouchChat Windows Editor. Users can subscribe to iShare - an online server where you can share customised pages with an online community. Page sets can now be backed up through iShare or through iTunes and individual pages can be share between page sets. Purchase of TouchChat Windows Editor allows you to create and edit pages and page sets on your computer. iShare is required to transfer pages from the Touch Windows Editor software to your device. iEssence Vocabulary and TalkAbout available as additional page sets for purchase. |
Seven synthesised voices available. Male, female and child options. US and UK accents. Recorded speech. |
Direct access with adjustments |
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AAC Text To Speech
Free
v1.0 |
iPhone
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Simple text-to-speech app. Allows you to save and delete words and sentences. Once saved, items are selected from a scrolling list. |
Three low quality synthesised voice options - 2 male and one female. |
Direct access. |
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Alphaboard
AU $5.49
US $4.99
v1.0.1 |
iPad
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Simple text-to-speech App with ABC keyboard for input. Can customise background colour and font colour, and there is a choice of three fonts for the letters on the keyboard. |
Male and female low quality synthesised speech. Very poor quality child's voice. |
Direct access |
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AppWriter English
AU $31.99
US $N/A
US Version is a different version http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/appwriter-us/id490076103?mt=8
v2.2 |
iPad
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A word processing app which offers text-to-speech communication through voice output. Options for speaking word by word, sentence by sentence, or just when selected. Provides great word prediction support. This version has UK/Australian voices and spelling. There is a seperate version with US spelling and voices. Documents created can be shared in a number of ways e.g. emailed, saved to DropBox, uploaded to Google Docs. Documents can also be saved on the iPad. On the iPad3 the app also offers the ability to take a photo of text and have this spoken out to the user. |
Male and female UK English voices. Australian English female voice. |
Direct access. |
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Assistive Chat
AU $25.99
US $24.99
v3.2 |
iPhone
iPad
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Text-to-speech app with word prediction and the ability to save phrases you have typed as favourites. Also has the ability to pull up a recents list - and speak phrases from a recent conversation again. Has the option of speaking as each word is inserted into the message window - or waiting until the end when the user can choose to speak to whole phrase/sentence. Can alter speech rate as well as volume. Can also speak letter by letter. Messages can be spoken or sent to Twitter, Facebook, Messages or email. |
US English male and female Acapela synthesised speech. |
Direct access |
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Broca's Voice
AU $0.99
US $0.99
v3.2 |
iPhone
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Has phonetic keyboard for typing phonetically and converting to synthesised speech. Contains sounds like "oy", "ee" and "sh". Also has some single words and phrases for selection and spoken with synthesised speech. Additional words can be recorded and saved with text labels. Some sounds are missing so it would not be possible to spell all words. |
Male and female synthesised speech. |
Direct access |
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ClaroCom Pro UK
AU $14.99
US $N/A
Lite version available for free.
v1.0.5 |
iPhone
iPad
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A full featured text-to-speech app with word prediction and phrase prediction that learns as you type. Also has the ability to store a large number of phrases under categories. App comes with a number of pre-stored phrases in categories like banking, coffee shop, education etc. Apps are stored in a text based list that the user scrolls through. Some phrases have a blank word - into which the user can quickly type an extra word e.g. Could you adjust the ____? App also has a history list of items spoken. A number of items can be controlled in settings, such as font colour and size, background colour. |
Clarosoft voices. App ships with Daniel and Serena UK Voices. Several other voices can be purchased, including Australian accent voices. |
Direct access. |
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ClaroSpeak Australian Edition
AU $6.49
US $N/A
Word prediction available as an in-app purchase for $0.99
v2.1.2 |
iPhone
iPad
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Text-to-speech app with high quality Australian voices. Text can be typed into the app using the onscreen keyboard, or pasted into the text window. (App also includes speech recognition). Text can be sent to another app, emailed or saved as an audio file or as text. Documents can be imported and spoken. Word prediction is available as an in-app purchase. |
Nuance Australian voices, Karen and Lee. Also includes Daniel (British) and Silvia (Italian) voices. |
Direct access. |
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ClaroSpeak UK Edition
AU $6.49
US $5.99
Word prediction available as an in-app purchase for $0.99
v2.0.6 |
iPhone
iPad
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Text-to-speech app with high quality UK voices. Text can be typed into the app using the onscreen keyboard, or pasted into the text window. (App also includes speech recognition). Text can be sent to another app, emailed or saved as an audio file or as text. Documents can be imported and spoken. Word prediction available as an in-app purchase. |
Nuance UK Voices, Daniel and Serena. Also includes Monica (Spanish) and Virginie (French) |
Direct access. |
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ClaroSpeak US Edition
AU $N/A
US $5.99
Word prediction available as an in-app purchase for $0.99
v2.0.6 |
iPhone
iPad
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Text-to-speech app with high quality American voices. Text can be typed into the app using the onscreen keyboard, or pasted into the text window. (App also includes speech recognition). Text can be sent to another app, emailed or saved as an audio file or as text. Documents can be imported and spoken. Word prediction available as an in-app purchase. |
High quality Nuance US voices, Tom, Samantha and Jill. Also includes Mexican-Spanish voices Javier and Paulina. |
Direct access. |
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Easy Speak
AU $1.99
US $1.99
v2.0 |
iPhone
iPad
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Text-to-speech App with word and phrase prediction. The word prediction seems to be alphabetical rather than based on frequency. Word and phrase prediction cannot happen at the same time. Phrases for phrase prediction have to be entered by the user. User has the ability to save words and phrases to be used later and the option of building a favourites page of four items. Speech rate can be adjusted. |
Choice of four Acapela voices - Lucy, Peter, Rachel and Graham. |
Direct access |
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EZSpeechPRO Female (US)
AU $109.99
US $99.99
v6.5 |
iPhone
iPad
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Text-to-speech app with phrases lists that can be edited and added to. Phrases are provided for 13 topic areas. Phrases can be saved to their website for other users to access - and you can access and download other people's saved phrases. Can adjust font size for typing and phrases list to very large. |
One female voice. |
Direct access |
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EZSpeechPRO Male (US)
AU $109.99
US $99.99
v6.5 |
iPhone
iPad
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Text-to-speech app with phrases lists that can be edited and added to. Phrases are provided for 13 topic areas. Phrases can be saved to their website for other users to access - and you can access and download other people's saved phrases. Can adjust font size for typing and phrases list to very large. |
One male voice. |
Direct access |
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Fleksy
Free
v1.6.1 |
iPhone
iPad
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Text-to-speech app designed for users with a vision impairment. Custom QWERTY keyboard is used to select letters. Word prediction happens in a row above the keyboard. User uses gestures to insert spaces or change between predicted words. Provide a lot of flexibility for someone with some fine motor difficulties. App speaks each word as it is typed and inserts it into the message window. |
Male speech. |
Direct access. |
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Get Talking - Text To Speech (AAC)
AU $219.99
US $209.99
v1.4 |
iPhone
iPad
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Text-to-speech app which uses the inbuilt iPad onscreen keyboard. App also has a Word Library, which stores words under letters of the alphabet and a favourites category with phrases and phrase starters which are stored under a range of categories. User can also add their own phrases and words to the favourites. A history button pulls up a history of the items that have been spoken. A passworded settings area allows the word library, favourites and categories to be edited. Text is displayed in a large, clear font in the message window although the font size cannot be adjusted. Three different themes are available to change the colours of the layout. |
Female and male synthesised speech. |
Direct access |
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HandySpeech
AU $
US $
v1.5.1 |
iPad
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User enters text as handwriting, which is then converted to text. Conversion wasn't always accurate with my script, although it was very accurate when I printed letters. Text is then spoken using a web based speech synthesiser. |
Web based speech synthesiser. App needs to be connected to the internet at all times to speak. |
Direct access. |
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HearIt
AU $0.99
US $0.99
v1 |
iPhone
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Text-to-speech App. Text can be typed in or pasted from another app. Once text has been entered it can be spoken, SMSed (iPhone only) or emailed (if on WiFi). There is a significant delay before the App speaks each time. |
Female synthesised speech. |
Direct access |
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iMean
AU $5.49
US $4.99
v1.5 |
iPad
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Text based app with custom keyboards, available in QWERTY or ABC. The only app with word prediction - but the word prediction was custom created for the developer's son and is not always functional for others and contains some non-words such as "whaddymacallit". There is no shift key to produce capitals. |
One male and one female voice. |
Direct access |
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iPhonic
AU $0.99
US $0.99
(Lite version available for free)
v2.4 |
iPhone
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Text-to-speech App. Text can be typed in. Once text has been entered it can be spoken and saved in a user list. Text in message window can also be emailed as a sound file. A small number of pre-stored words can be accessed from the home screen. User is able to save a small number of phrases for use later. |
Male and Female low quality synthesised speech. Very poor quality child's voice. |
Direct access |
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iSayIt
AU $0.99
US $0.99
v1.0 |
iPhone
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Simple text-to-speech app which allows the user to type and talk using the pop up keyboards built into the iPod touch or iPhone. Phrases/words can be saved and spoken again - allowing the user to create a list of appropriate phrases or questions in advance or to be used repeatedly. |
One voice, which sounds best as male but can alter pitch to sound more like a female. |
Direct access |
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iSpeak Button
AU $4.49
US $3.99
v1.1 |
iPhone
iPad
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None. |
A single message app with a single button. The button can display text and plays a recorded message. Very simple and easy to use. The colour of the button can be changed but it cannot display a symbol or picture. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access. |
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iSpeak Sequences
AU $5.49
US $4.99
v1.0 |
iPhone
iPad
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Single button app that allows the user to create a sequence of recordings, which are accessed by tapping. Each step of the sequence can be on a different coloured button if required and each step can also be represented with text. |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access. |
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iSpeech - Text to Speech
Free
v1.3.4 |
iPhone
iPad
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Simple text-to-speech app. Enter text and the app will speak it. |
Comes with one UK & one US English female voice. Additional voices for a range of accents and languages can be purchased, as well as male voices. |
Direct access. |
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MintyVox Pro - Female Voice - AAC Speech Support
AU $51.99
US $49.99
v2.0 |
iPhone
iPad
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None. |
Text-to-speech AAC app with over some words and phrases pre-stored. The user can press one of the buttons with pre-stored words or phrases or type in their own sentences. User can save some favourite phrases on buttons or pull up their speech history. |
High quality female synthesised speech. |
Direct access. |
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MintyVox Pro - Male Voice - AAC Speech Support
AU $51.99
US $49.99
v2.0 |
iPhone
iPad
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None. |
Text-to-speech AAC app with over some words and phrases pre-stored. The user can press one of the buttons with pre-stored words or phrases or type in their own sentences. User can save some favourite phrases on buttons or pull up their speech history. |
High quality male voice. |
Direct access. |
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My Talking Phone
Free
v1.0 |
iPhone
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Simple text-to-speech App which allows the user to type and talk using the popup keyboard built into the iPod touch or iPhone. Pitch, variance (intonation) and speed can be easily modified within the constraints of the included voice. |
One voice, which sounds best as male but can alter pitch to sound more like a female. |
Direct access |
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NeoJulie
Free
v1.1 |
iPhone
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Simple text-to-speech App which allows the user to type and talk using the popup keyboard built into the iPod touch or iPhone. Phrases or words can be saved in a library. Speed, pitch and volume can be easily modified within the constraints of the included voice. |
One high quality female NeoSpeech voice. |
Direct access |
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NeoKate
Free
v1.1 |
iPhone
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Simple text-to-speech App which allows the user to type and talk using the popup keyboard built into the iPod touch or iPhone. Phrases or words can be saved in a library. Speed, pitch and volume can be easily modified within the constraints of the included voice. |
One high quality female NeoSpeech voice. |
Direct access |
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NeoPaul
Free
v1.1 |
iPhone
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Simple text-to-speech App which allows the user to type and talk using the popup keyboard built into the iPod touch or iPhone. Phrases or words can be saved in a library. Speed, pitch and volume can be easily modified within the constraints of the included voice. |
One high quality male NeoSpeech voice. |
Direct access |
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New Voice
AU $51.99
US $49.99
v1.02 |
iPad
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Text-to-speech app, which includes Yes/No page, phrases page that custom phrases can be added to, and a pain level indicator with a list of body parts. Two keyboard options - a custom frequency of use keyboard and standard iPad popup keyboard. |
Five Acapela voices with UK and US accents. |
Direct access |
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Phrase Board
Free
v2.0 |
iPad
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A simple text based app focused on communication for someone in hospital or who is sick. The main page has large Yes/No buttons, a series of phrases which focus around medical/physical needs and wants and pain. User can also add their own phrases, accessed through a rolling bar. There is also a large button which says "I'm feeling pain" which takes you to a page with a diagram of a body, descriptions of types of pain, locations and frequency, and a pain level sliding scale. Also includes a drawing board. |
None. |
Direct access |
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Phrase Board Junior
Free
v1.1 |
iPhone
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A simple text based app focused on communication for someone in hospital or who is sick. The main page has large Yes/No buttons, a series of phrases which focus around medical/physical needs and wants and pain. User can also add their own phrases, accessed through a rolling bar. There is also a large button which says "I'm feeling pain" which takes you to a page with a diagram of a body, descriptions of types of pain, locations and frequency, and a pain level sliding scale. Also includes a drawing board. |
None. |
Direct access. |
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Pocket Talk - Type to Talk
AU $6.49
US $5.99
v3.10 |
iPhone
iPad
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Type To Talk and is a simple text-to-speech option using the system keyboard. Sentences must be shorter than 45 words. |
Synthesised speech with a choice of 2 US voices (male and female), two UK voices (male and female) and one Australian voice (female). Voice are internet based so app must be connect to the internet to speak with these voices, otherwise app changes to lower quality speech. |
Direct access. |
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Predictable
AU $169.99
US $159.99
v2.0 |
iPhone
iPad
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Some limited clip art in the pre-stored phrases and ability to add your own images as you add phrases.
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Full featured text-to-speech app with word prediction, the ability to type text on an app-specific QWERTY keyboard and email it as well as speaking it. On the iPhone version the text can be sent as a txt message. You can also add text to your phrases or use the text you have typed to do a status update in Facebook. It allows you to save what you have typed as a phrase under a range of categories, and also pull up a history of previous conversations and has an option of hand writing input. |
9 high quality male and female voices, with Australian, UK and US accents. |
Direct access. 1 or 2 switch visual scanning with some auditory scanning (but not complete). Can be accessed with RJ Cooper/Therapy Box or APPlicator/Switch4Apps switch interfaces or use iPad screen as a switch. |
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RocketKeys
AU $169.99
US $159.99
v1.0 |
iPad
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RocketKeys is a highly customisable text-to-speech AAC app. The app comes with both ABC and QWERTY keyboards, but additional keyboards can be easily built to meet a user's access needs. The app has a number of controls to accommodate direct access issues, for example the app can be setup to activate only after the user has pressed a key for a certain period, or only to select a letter when the user comes off the keyboard. A number keyboard, a keyboard with some key words and a keyboard that you can use to save your own keys are included. Multiple users can also be setup - each with their own keyboards and settings. Each piece of screen real estate can be customised - with users able to change the size of the word prediction bar, message window and keyboard as well as the size of each key. |
App contains 4 US voices - male, female, girl and boy. |
Direct access with lots of customisation options. |
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SayItForMe
AU $N/A
US $0.99
v1.2 |
iPhone
iPad
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None. |
A simple app of one page with 9 large buttons and three small ones. When selected each button says the text displayed and optional extra text. The contents of the 9 large cells can be customised. Text only is displayed on the cells. Shaking the iPad sends an alert signal. |
Uses VoiceOver to provide speech. |
Direct access. |
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Something to Say
AU $10.49
US $9.99
v1.0 |
iPad
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User can add own images to folders. |
Text-to-speech AAC App with an interesting system for storing phrases. Selecting the message window brings up the onscreen iPad keyboard and a message can then be typed into the message window. Once the message has been typed it can simply be spoken or it can be saved to one of the user created folders. The message is saved - and also the voice currently selected. A range of folders can be created on the main screen and customised with colour, an image and text - and the messages saved in each folder are accessed by selecting the folder and then scrolling through the list. Very easy to use.
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Acapela voices - male, female and children in US English |
Direct access. |
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Speak It! Text to Speech
AU $1.99
US $1.99
v2.6 |
iPhone
iPad
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Simple text-to-speech app which allows the user to type and talk using the pop up keyboards built into the iPod touch, iPhone or iPad. Phrases/words can be saved and spoken again - allowing the user to create a list of appropriate phrases or questions in advance or to be used repeatedly. Audio files can also be created and saved or emailed to someone else. The iPad version offers a nice big keyboard but has some of the phrase functions unavailable. Font size can be altered and words are highlighted as they are read. |
Male and female synthesised speech. US and UK accents available. Additional voices can be purchased in some other languages. |
Direct access |
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Speak!
AU $0.99
US $0.99
v1.2.1 |
iPhone
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Simple text-to-speech app which allows the user to type and talk using the popup keyboard built into the iPod touch or iPhone. Recent speech is saved in a history list and 50 famous quotes can also be loaded into the history list. |
One male voice |
Direct access |
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Talk
AU $0.99
US $0.99
v2.0 |
iPhone
iPad
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A simple text-to-speech app. Type into the message window and it talks. |
Synthesised speech. Higher quality voices when connected to the internet. |
Direct access. |
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Talk Assist
Free
v1.0 |
iPhone
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Simple text-to-speech App which also lets you pull up your history of recent phrases/sentences and speak them again. |
Male synthesised speech |
Direct access |
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Talk to Me
AU $1.99
US $1.99
In-app purchase of $0.99 allows you to save phrases.
2.2 |
iPhone
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Simple text to speech App - type and it talks. Has an in-app purchase that allows you to save phrases. |
Low quality synthesised speech |
Direct access. |
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Talk to Me - Text to Speech
AU $1.99
US $1.99
v2.5.0 |
iPhone
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Simple text-to-speech App which also lets you save sentences or conversations as audio files and replay them later. |
Male and female voices |
Direct access |
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Talking Text
AU $0.99
US $0.99
(Lite version available for free)
v2.1 |
iPhone
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Simple text-to-speech App which has a custom QWERTY keyboard. Each key makes a noise as it is pressed. |
Female voice |
Direct access |
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Text To Speech Plus (TTS)
AU $0.99
US $0.99
v4.0 |
iPhone
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Simple text-to-speech App which also lets you save sentences or conversations as audio files and replay them later or email them to others as audio files. |
Male and female voice. |
Direct access |
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TextExpander
AU $5.49
US $4.99
v1.2.7 |
iPhone
iPad
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Typing and abbreviation expansion app. User can type, supported by abbreviations which will expand when typed e.g. tyvm - expands to thank-you very much. User can add and customise their own abbreviations or snippets. Text can be saved, emailed, sent to Twitter or sent as a text message. |
No speech. |
Direct access |
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TextTo Speech
AU $0.99
US $0.99
v1.0 |
iPhone
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Simple text-to-speech App which also lets you speak sentences or email them as audio files to others. Can switch between US English and UK English spelling. |
Male voice. |
Direct access |
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Touch Voice
AU $20.99
US $19.99
v1.1 |
iPad
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Text-to-speech based AAC app. Includes a page with words and phrases and a page with a large button QWERTY keyboard. No ability to customise. |
Poor quality synthesised speech. |
Direct access |
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Typ-O - Writing is for Everybody!
AU $N/A
US $N/A
v3.49 |
iPhone
iPad
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Text-to-speech App with word prediction. Text can be spoken or emailed or both. |
4 different voices, 3 male, 1 female. |
Direct access |
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Typ-O HD - Writing is for Everybody!
AU $15.99
US $14.99
v3.47 |
iPhone
iPad
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Text-to-speech App with word prediction. Text can be spoken or emailed or both. Multiple notes or chunks of text can be saved. |
4 different voices, 3 male, 1 female. |
Direct access. |
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Type2Speak
AU $2.99
US $2.99
v1.2 |
iPhone
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A simple text-to-speech App. Also offers ability to save what you have typed to the library and then use it again later. Saved utterances can be deleted from the library at any time. |
Synthesised speech |
Direct access. |
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UcanTALK
AU $2.99
US $2.99
v1.0 |
iPad
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A text based AAC app. User can create a number of categories and store colour coded items under each category. Items are labelled with text only and have recordings attached to them. A text section allows the user to pull up the system keyboard and type a phrase for their communication partner to read (no voice output in this section). |
Recorded speech. |
Direct access. Single switch visual and auditory scanning using iPad screen or external switch. |
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Verbally
Free
(Upgrade to premium for AUD$109.99 or USD$99.99)
v2.4 |
iPad
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Text-to-speech app with word prediction. High frequency/core vocabulary words are provided (but can't be edited). Phrases are also provided (but can't be edited in free version). Speak each word option lets communication partner hear each word as it is typed/selected. Premium version includes ability to edit and save phrases and ability to pull up conversational history, as well as the ability to email the message window contents using the default email address set up on your iPad. |
Male or female lower quality synthesized speech in free version. US Acapela voices (male, female and child) in Premium version. |
Direct access or Bluetooth keyboard |
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Verbally Premium
AU $109.99
US $99.99
v2.4 |
iPad
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Text-to-speech app with word prediction. High frequency/core vocabulary words are provided (but can't be edited). Phrases are also provided and can be edited and stored in self-created categories. Speak each word option lets communication partner hear each word as it is typed/selected. User can also access their conversational history and speak items again. The message window contents can be emailed using the default email address set up on your iPad. |
Synthesised speech, including Acapela US voices and UK voices. |
Direct access. Includes an option for a touch exit mode for single finger typists. |
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Write & Say - Text editor with Text to Speech, Dropbox, Markdown & Translator + Export MP3 Voice
AU $10.49
US $9.99
v3.3 |
iPhone
iPad
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Text-to-speech app with a range of voices. Text can be typed directly into the app and read out loud, or a document stored in DropBox can be retrieved and read out. Text created in the app can also be shared via email or printing or via a range of social media. |
Loquendo voices - US, UK and Australian English as well as voices for a range of other languages. |
Direct access. |
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