# ALSChat — AAC for ALS & Motor Disability

> AAC for ALS & Motor Disability (iPhone/iPad app by NeoChat.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alschat/id6803716873 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [NeoChat](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803716875)
- Category: Medical
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-14
- Data updated: 2026-10-03
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alschat/id6803716873/reviews.md

## What is ALSChat?

ALSChat is a free AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) letter board for people living with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), motor neuron disease (MND), locked-in syndrome, and other progressive motor disabilities. Type by tapping, or hands-free by blinking — ALSChat adapts as your mobility changes so you can always find your voice.

KEY FEATURES

• Manual Letter Board
  Tap letters, words, and phrases directly. Large, high-contrast buttons make every target easy to hit.

• Semi-Automatic Blink Scanning
  The board highlights each spot in turn. Close your eyes for about half a second to select — no touch needed. Adjust the scan speed to match your pace. Blink detection runs entirely on your device; camera images are never uploaded.

• Word Suggestions
  Suggested words appear as you type, so every message takes fewer selections.

• Text-to-Speech
  Speak your message aloud instantly with your device's built-in voices.

• Caregiver Chat
  Invite family and caregivers with a link. Send messages from the letter board and get notifications on their phones — even when the app is closed.

• Quick Phrases
  Common phrases — greetings, requests, urgent needs — are ready as one-tap chips in every language.

• Message History
  Everything you speak is saved on your device. Reopen any past message with a tap, and words you've used before are suggested first.

• 12 Languages
  Korean, English, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic, German, Vietnamese, Russian, Chinese, and Hindi.

WHO IS ALSCHAT FOR?

• People living with ALS or motor neuron disease (MND)
• Individuals with locked-in syndrome or spinal cord injury
• People with Parkinson's disease, cerebral palsy, or stroke-related aphasia
• Caregivers, family members, and speech-language pathologists (SLPs)

WHY ALSCHAT?

Dedicated AAC devices can cost thousands of dollars. ALSChat is free, runs on the iPhone or iPad you already have, and needs no extra hardware — just the front camera for blink scanning.

ABOUT ALSCHAT

ALSChat is developed by NeoChat Co., Ltd, a team dedicated to improving quality of life through accessible communication technology. We build based on real feedback from patients, caregivers, and clinicians.

Download ALSChat free today.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.6 — 2026-09-28

- Semi-auto mode: the Send button now comes right after Space, so replying takes less waiting.
- The side menu now closes by itself 5 seconds after opening.
- Fixed the scan highlight briefly jumping to the wrong spot after 12 o'clock.

### 1.0.5 — 2026-09-27

- Semi-automatic mode now keeps the screen on, so it no longer turns off while you type or wait for a reply.
- Tapping a chat notification no longer clears the sentence you were writing.
- The scan cursor stays in place when a new message arrives.
- Chat now opens at the latest messages, and photos/videos from caregivers appear in the patient's chat history.

### 1.0.4 — 2026-09-25

What's new in this version:

• Chat notifications on iPhone: get notified of new messages even when the app is closed, in your device's language.
• Chat screens (contacts, chat log, messages, invitations) are now available in all 12 supported languages.
• Fixed Google and Apple sign-in staying on the sign-in screen after logging in.
• Google sign-in now lets you choose which account to use.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-09-21

Improved App Store description and discoverability for ALS, MND, and AAC users.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-09-15

• Bug fixes and performance improvements
• Enhanced stability for eye tracking and switch access controls

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