# Avaz AAC - Lifetime Edition — user reviews > 46 indexed App Store user reviews of Avaz AAC by Avaz, Inc., rated 4.50/5 from 74 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avaz-aac-lifetime-edition/id558161781/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avaz-aac-lifetime-edition/id558161781.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 56 · 4★ 8 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 2 ## Newest reviews (16 of 46) ### 5/5 — AWESOME AAC APP *2012-10-17* This is an awesome AAC app. I have tried a few others and my 4 year old autistic son who also has apraxia of speech is currently using another AAC app. I thought it was the best available and had looked at many. This one definitely is a notch above, the pictures on top with the words is EXACTLY what he needs as he can't read and seeing a sentence above in the top window in our current app seemed pointless to me. This app has the pictures along with the words, it can now make sense to him to put a sentence together. I also appreciate the keyboard feature that he can grow into. The user interface is simple and to add and change items is simple. I feel that this app is worth every penny and I plan to set it up and make the switch! Thank you Invention Labs Engineering for putting the time and effort into an app designed just for our ASD kiddos!! ### 5/5 — Very well thought-out app! *2012-10-14* I've taken my time to work through this app before reviewing because this is a very competitive market and there is such a wide price range. This app is WELL worth the mid-range price. It is very straightforward and easy to use. The simple interface is great for those with very basic communication needs but is completely customizable to grow with emerging skills. I have looked at many AAC apps, and although there are several on the market at both high and low price points which are completely acceptable, I feel that AVAZ is much more comprehensive and easy to use at a very reasonable (in the world of AAC) price point. If you can afford this app it is definitely worth the investment. ### 5/5 — Dream app *2012-10-13, version 1.0* Very easy to use and customize. Use the picture board or advance into keyboard mode. This is an app that will grow with the user. You will not be disappointed! ### 5/5 — YES!! A great speech app! *2012-10-11, version 1.0* This is such a wonderful, amazing, terrific app that I am determined to begin using with my nonverbal autie TODAY! Wow. It has everything you could need from a language board---lists everything your child could want to say. This app gives your child a voice!! ### 5/5 — ACC app I have been wishing for!! *2012-10-10* This ACC app is just what I've been wishing for. VERY easy to use and go back. Option of using a keyboard mode I just LOVE. When you touch a word the app will anticipate the next word that may be in the sentence. Very cool! You can load items, save them, set alerts, use the PECS or even type in a word to be spoken. Lots and lots of different options for PECS. The categories cover all the bases with easy to understand pictures. I think the QUICK page is the best one for those of us just getting started. One touch for simple things like "I have to go to the toilet", "Yes", 'No" and the list goes on! I've been wating for an app like this for my non-verbal son who has ASD and is 8 years old. WELL DONE. ### 5/5 — User friendly and programming friendly *2012-10-10* I have had the opportunity to play with a number of aac apps, but after playing with this one, I knew this was going to be the one. It is so easy to customize. Word of warning: put in a password to prevent the your child from editing or deleting a button. I found out from experience. At least there is a restore ability. When adding a button you just start typing in the word and then options pop up for you and you can even select from sometimes several picture options. Very easy for my son to navigate through as well. He does not have autism. He has down syndrome. Final word.....easy to work with!!!! ### 5/5 — Nice AAC app *2012-10-09, version 1.0* This is a nice intuitive app, which is my main concern when trying out a new AAC app. It is so easy to put together sentences that we were up and running in a couple of minutes. The voices are also so much better than many of the other available AAC apps. And being able to customize pronunciation is awesome! ### 5/5 — Avaz for Autism *2012-10-09, version 1.0* By Papadiz This AAC app looks flexible enough to grow with the child as they transition from pictures to typing. Program worked as expected during test and seemed easy to use. ### 5/5 — Great! *2012-10-09, version 1.0* Wow. This app is great. It's easy to operate. The variety of levels, functions and voices is also amazing. It's nothing like I've seen before! I can't wait to start using that with my son! Thanks! ### 5/5 — Excellent AAC app for all! *2012-10-08* This is an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app that is easy to use, edit, modify for nonverbal children and adults. People with autism, or any other diagnosis where speech and communication is limited may benefit from the speech generating app. This app truly transforms your iPad to a speech generating device for communication. Many core vocabulary words are already included, but more could be added. The main reasons I like this app: -Simple to use and edit -Able to load your own pictures, words, or symbols and customize folders -Able to type on keyboard, with word prediction -Able to customize the size of the icons -Choice of voices -Parent friendly set up -Ease of icon activation (index finger or stylus) -Affordable as compared to other speech generating app The possibilities seem limitless, especially if one could add a switch to access. I do not need switch access to choose icons, but I think it could be a very valuable feature if included. I highly recommend this app! ### 5/5 — Awesome!!! *2012-10-08, version 1.0* This a great app. This is a great way to help my niece communicate better. Way to go!!! ### 5/5 — Great AAC app *2012-10-08* This is probably the best AAC app I have ever seen. I know the price seems scary, but if you are in need of a quality AAC app then this one is truly worth it. This app is very user friendly and has so many good features. I like that you can easily, go between pictures and typing. I like the ease of adding pictures and categories and I really like that you can hide/disable certain pictures (great feature) and then bring them back easily. This is a cool feature that I've used on a dynavox and was so glad to see it on this app. I'm loving this app so far! ### 5/5 — Avaz is amazingly awesome! *2012-10-08* Wow, I've been exploring this app and there's so much to discover! I love how you can customize it! It is very user friendly! This is so versatile and can be used with children and adults alike. One definite plus is being able to create your own categories and messages, along with the ability to use your own photos to customize them! Being able to choose your preferred voice spoken and its speed is a nice touch. The other thing that all users will appreciate, is being able to lock the settings so they can't be changed by your child. Thank you for making an awesome AAC app that many are sure to utilize and appreciate! ### 5/5 — WOW and more WOW *2012-10-08* This app has so much to offer. Preloaded with picture words, categories and the ability to type others needed. Love the one touch clear on the text work space. There are two levels of use, beginning and advanced. This makes it easier for the beginner to not be overcome with frustration. The alarm/attention bell is a neat feature along with the button to announce that a mistake has been made. So much to explore and I am still uncovering more. Wish there was a "+" sign after the five star rating. ### 5/5 — Awesome app *2012-10-08, version 1.0* This app will help so many individuals!! I think it is the best I have seen!! So many options an easy to navigate. I really like that you can customize, make folders just for YOU! I would definitely recommend this app to others. Can't wait to share with all of my therapy friends and students. ### 5/5 — Truly an amazing app! *2012-10-08* I found this app to be very versatile, easy to use and completely user friendly! My son is verbal, but often has difficulty getting his thoughts across, but this app has helped us to understand his needs. He had no trouble finding the buttons he wanted. I love that there is the "I made a mistake" button and that you are able to create more pictures and buttons easily within the app. I am glad there is a keyboard option too for those who are able to type - this means this app can grow with the child and adapt to the hcild's abilities. My son is very sensitive to sounds and he actually liked the voice used in this app. It sounded more natural than other apps we have tried. This is definitely an app that I would recommend to anyone looking for a communication app. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Horrible *2026-06-03* It freezes all the time, and you have to restart the device often. 🤦🏼‍♂️ if I would have known this I would chosen a different aac app!! ### 1/5 — Constantly freezes and stops speaking. *2025-08-11* I hate this app. I rated it one star but it shows as if I’ve rated if four stars for some reason. I hate this app so much. It randomly and frequently freezes. We have to restart it all the time because it just stops speaking which is literally the entire point of this dumb app. We were able to download it on to the fire tablet but it’s a lot of work and there are constant errors using it (not recognizing my profile on two devices at once, freezing). You have to manually download back ups and then upload them to transfer across devices. It just takes a lot of work to be functional despite the high cost. We paid for the lifetime membership so we seem to be stuck with it even though I am constantly reaching out to tech support and have asked for a refund. ### 1/5 — Unhappy Mom *2012-11-23, version 1.0* I bought this app after reading the many positive reviews that I now realize are clearly fake. This was a waste of money and seems like every other AAC app on the market, some of which are free. ### 3/5 — Don’t like sign in *2015-08-06, version 4.0* Don’t like mandatory sign in with new update… We are managing many for a school district. Change it back so that is in options. ### 5/5 — The Best *2017-04-19, version 4.2.5* Simply the best AAC app out there. My son is autistic/non-verbal and with Avaz we have had our first communication with him since his first regression. We couldn't be happier! ### 5/5 — Avaz *2015-12-06, version 4.2* One of the best full-featured AAC apps on the market in my opinion. Practice sessions included make this app unique and easy to learn. High contrast, changing icon size, variety of vocabulary choices, zoom and search features make this app a "must-have" for an SLP trialling AAC with students. The developer is very receptive to feedback and app is continuously improving. ### 5/5 — Amazing *2014-02-08, version 2.3.1* I use this app on iPads in my classroom and it is amazing. It is completely programmable, user friendly, and allows you to customize boards for each individual need. The voice speaks clearly and it is easy for students to figure out. Thanks for giving my students a voice! ### 5/5 — Great app *2014-01-20* Love this app! Cannot say enough about it. My son is 15 and non-verbal. This is so frustrating not to be able to hear what he has to say. He cannot Tell me how his day was, if anyone was mean to him or why he has a scratch or bruise on him or if he is sick what hurts him. I have tried for several years to get the school to get a communication board for him. They kept telling me no because then he would never talk if he gets a device to communicate for him. Well about 4 months ago I got AVAZ and since school could not help me in getting him a communication board Or an iPad I took our family iPad and explained to my other kids that it is more important for Victor to have it then it is for us. With the help of ARK we were able to get the school to agree to have Victor take iPad to school with the AVAZ app on it. He is doing so GREAT the teachers are realizing that HE HAS a voice. He Has an opinion And he is even trying to talk now! People are able to make out some words that he is saying, I knew that it would not keep him from talking. I knew it would only help him talk more I am so excited for him. It has even helped out with his anger problems. I could not figure out why he kept getting in trouble at school for getting angry. Well anyone would get angry and frustrated if you were not able to communicate what you need or feel or want. He even makes a few jokes too with AVAZ app. He still has a long way to go so he can talk but for now I am so excited that he has a way to communicate. Still trying to get or win him his own IPad but for now my other kids understand and are just as excited that he is communicating more now. My son has thoughts, feelings and wants to be heard too. Thanks AVAZ! ### 5/5 — Avaz *2013-11-22, version 2.3* Great app. Easy to navigate, many pictures to choose from, and can be easily customize for my students needs. ### 5/5 — Great app *2013-10-11, version 2.2* Great app can be customized and we use it for Spanish. Great customer service. Full language app compatible with Podd philosophy. ## Most praised reviews (4 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — This one has got it right!!!! *2013-07-05, version 2.1* I have been fortunate enough to review a lot of AAC apps. Some are good and some are not. Most are very complicated. I am tech savvy, but a lot of those apps left me "Wondering how do I teach this to my child with autism?" Avaz is different it is setup to help you learn how to use the app in stages. There is a quick screen, basic and advanced options. I like this app because a parent can figure it out and it would still be thorough enough for a therapist or educator to use as well. @jedipadmaster on twitter ### 5/5 — Love this *2013-02-27, version 1.1* The best comm app out so easy to use :) ### 5/5 — Very easy to use and understand! *2012-11-02* This is a very easy to use and customizable app. You can even customize your own pictures! Perfect for so many uses including verbal, pre-verbal and non-verbal students and those with fine motor issues as you are able to customize the button size! As I work more with this app I find more and more that I really like and will be useful to both my students and children! AWESOME app! ### 5/5 — Wonderful app! *2012-10-28, version 1.0* This is the first app that has made my kids fight over the iPad. They love all the pictures and phrases that you put together. Great communication app and it is really helping my daughter in beginning her sentence formation. Highly recommend this app. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*