# BabelDeck – Visual Support AAC — Picture schedules & symbols

> AI-powered visual support tool for communication and daily scheduling. (iPhone/iPad app by Suter Studios.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babeldeck-visual-support-aac/id496492874 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Suter Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735927553)
- Category: Utilities, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 39 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-01-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babeldeck-visual-support-aac/id496492874/reviews.md

## What is BabelDeck?

Describe the day — BabelDeck draws it.

BabelDeck makes visual support in under a minute. Tell it what's happening — a morning, a dentist visit, a new routine — and get a finished picture schedule with images that actually fit. When the day changes, redo it in ten seconds.

Visual support means showing, with pictures, what's hard to say or remember. It makes the abstract concrete, the day predictable, and communication possible — when words don't come.

WHAT YOU CAN MAKE
• Picture schedules and daily plans, step by step
• Communication boards and cards to point at
• First-then cards for transitions
• Choice boards and emotion charts
• Social stories for new situations
• Text-to-speech — tap a picture, hear the word

AI THAT HELPS, NOT TAKES OVER
Can't find the right picture? Describe it and BabelDeck draws it — in a calm, clear, consistent style. No more hunting for symbols.

FOR FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS
For parents, siblings, and partners making the day make sense. And for preschools, schools, clinics, and speech-language pathologists who need to go from idea to finished material fast. No training. No fuss.

MADE WITH AND FOR
People with autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions, language disorders, intellectual disabilities, aphasia after stroke, dementia — and anyone who understands better with pictures, including new language learners.

ACCESSIBLE FROM THE GROUND UP
Clear layout, high contrast, adjustable text size, and plain language. Print your schedules when a screen isn't the right fit.

PRICING
Free to start: 2 boards and AI images to try, no card needed.
Plus: $4.99/month for unlimited boards, 30 AI images a month, and priority support.

Visual support for everyone who needs to see language — not only hear it.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.babeldeck.com/en/terms
Privacy Policy: https://www.babeldeck.com/en/privacy

## Key features

- AI-generated custom images
- Picture schedules and daily plans
- Communication boards and cards
- Text-to-speech functionality
- Printable visual aids
- Social stories for new situations

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BabelDeck Plus | $4.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babeldeck-visual-support-aac/id496492874/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Brilliant

*2018-01-17*

Very simple app that's essentially a digital pointing book that works fully offline. High quality photos that are unambiguous and the option to include your own photos e.g. foods you love or are allergic too. There's a red cross you can tap to put over an image indicating you don't want what's on that image e.g. milk or pork. It's a no brainer purchase if you travel to use for those times you don't have internet or good offline translation. Doesn't yet work with iOS 11.

### 1/5 — Benutzung nicht möglich

*2016-02-08*

App lässt sich nicht mehr öffnen nach Softwareaktualisierung auf 9.2.1 iOS, Geld umsonst ausgegeben

### 5/5 — Very useful

*2015-09-23*

This has come in handy many times. Great concept.

### 1/5 — Unbrauchbar

*2015-09-20*

Wie oben schon beschrieben: kein Ton, keine Sprachauswahl möglich, nach Wahl eines Bildes schlechte Ausrichtung auf dem Bildschirm, Wortschatz könnte größer sein, einige Bilder ganz ok...

### 2/5 — Not displaying Portuguese

*2014-12-06*

Purchased for Portuguese translation, but current version only displays English when translating to Portuguese. 

Other languages translate properly. 

Excellent idea but current version appears buggy.

### 4/5 — 适合出国使用，细节有待改进

*2014-06-28*

将菜单栏里面的Back翻译成“返回”比较好，翻译成“背面”会误导我这个卡片有进一步解释，以为它就像记忆单词的flash card .

### 1/5 — Fehlkauf

*2014-06-19*

No audio - such an obvious addition :( No entry for ants. Wobbly scrolling. And how does this simple app manage to only support iOS 7+?!

### 1/5 — Ерунда

*2014-06-15*

Абсолютно никчемная программа, сляпанная кое-как трёхлетним ребёнком.

### 5/5 — Great job

*2013-05-24*

Very good work. I love this app.

### 2/5 — Améliorations indispensables

*2013-02-28*

L'absence des articles est inacceptable, l'apprentissage immédiat du genre étant très important.
Il devrait être aisé d'améliorer les textes en choisissant une taille des caractères appropriée.
De même, pourquoi la traduction en langue étrangère ne figure-t-elle pas à côté du texte à traduire?

## Frequently asked questions about BabelDeck

### What is BabelDeck used for?

BabelDeck is used to create visual support tools like picture schedules, communication boards, and social stories. It helps individuals who benefit from visual aids to understand routines, communicate needs, and navigate new situations.

### How does BabelDeck's AI image generation work?

If you can't find a suitable symbol, you can describe it to BabelDeck's AI, and it will generate a custom image in a consistent style. This eliminates the need to search for specific symbols.

### What are the pricing options for BabelDeck?

BabelDeck offers a free tier allowing users to create 2 boards and try AI images. The 'Plus' subscription costs $4.99 per month, providing unlimited boards, 30 AI images monthly, and priority support.

### Can I print schedules from BabelDeck?

Yes, you can print your created schedules and visual aids from BabelDeck. This is useful when a screen is not the most appropriate format for the user.

### What devices is BabelDeck available on?

BabelDeck is accessible on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it widely available for users on Apple's mobile ecosystem.

### How often is BabelDeck updated?

The latest version of BabelDeck is 3.1.0, and it was last updated on July 9, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

### Is BabelDeck suitable for young children?

BabelDeck has an age rating of 4+, making it appropriate for children aged four and older. Its visual nature and clear layout are designed for accessibility.

### Does BabelDeck have ads?

BabelDeck does not contain advertisements. The app's monetization is based on its freemium model with an optional subscription for enhanced features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.0 — 2026-07-09

New in BabelDeck 3.1:

• Weekly schedules — plan the whole week in a grid of days and times, by hand or with AI
• Clearer board types: Routine, Schedule, First-Then, and Collection
• Share any board with a link — no app needed to view it
• New per-board settings: grid or list, numbers, and times
• Landscape support

Tell us what you think — we read everything.

### 3.0.0 — 2026-07-08

An all-new BabelDeck! We rebuilt the app from the ground up for everyday visual support:

• Make picture schedules, cards, and social stories in a minute
• AI draws images that fit — describe it, we'll handle the rest
• Text-to-speech built in
• Clearer, calmer, and faster than ever

Thanks for being here. Tell us what you think — we read everything.

### 2.0 — 2013-11-14

Over 150 new user suggested pictures added!
* New total of 30 languages !
* Phonetic Pinyin for Chinese added
* Phonetic Canto-Yale added for Cantonese.
* Share photos to email, message or your camera roll!
* Support for iPhone 5 screens and iOS 7
* Bug with the Negotiator crashing fixed
* Minor bug fixes and enhancements

Thanks for all your support!

### 1.2 — 2012-03-09

IMPROVEMENTS & BUG FIXES:
Fixed issue that caused problems when updating the app
More content added
Corrections in translations & images

### 1.1 — 2012-02-27

A number of minor enhancements to improve user experience and functionality.
Additional content added and updates of existing images.
Fixed issue when adding images to the Favorites-library.

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