# ClaroCom

> AAC app for individuals with speech impairments to communicate via text-to-speech. (iPhone/iPad app by Claro Software Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clarocom/id903818521 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Claro Software Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/321126498)
- Category: Medical, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 24 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Italian, Japanese, European Portuguese, Russian, European Spanish and 3 more
- Released: 2014-08-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clarocom/id903818521/reviews.md

## What is ClaroCom?

ClaroCom is an iPad or iPhone App for AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication). ClaroCom helps to replace speech for those with impairments in the production of spoken language. ClaroCom is suitable for children or adults with some or full literacy, and can assist users who have limited or no speech and language difficulties.

PRODUCT FEATURES

• Writing
Type into the Message Window using the on-screen keyboard. Press the Speak button to have text in the Message Window spoken. ClaroCom can also speak each word as it is typed or inserted into the Message Window.
Text in the Message Window is spoken using the standard iOS text-to-speech voices. Text in the Message Window can be sent by Message and Mail, as well as copied into other apps.
Use the built in Word Prediction and Phrase Prediction to speed up writing. 
Create text using the phrase banks to find a phrase. ClaroCom is loaded with some standard phrases. More phrases can be added and history is stored of what is typed.

• Word Prediction
ClaroCom has built in Word Prediction when typing into the Message Window. ClaroCom's Word Prediction takes account of word frequency and previous words. There is an initial Word Prediction list loaded on startup, and ClaroCom can learn new words as they are typed if desired. 

• Phrase Prediction
Use Phrase Prediction when typing into the Message Window. The phrases are loaded from the contents of the visible categories and ClaroCom stores new phrases that are typed or added. The predicted phrases appear on a Phrase bar above the keyboard. Phrases can be easily searched for, and bulk phrases can be easily added.
Prediction works with acronyms, so as 'awn' is typed, 'Are We Nearly There Yet?' appears instantly. This is a very fast way to build up and learn a collection of phrases.
Speak a predicted word or phrase immediately with a ‘touch and hold’ instead of composing into a message – another faster way to get speech out. 

A swipe brings up more phrases and words that can be easily scanned through. 

Flexible phrases include fillable prompts so ClaroCom will know, when the 'I would like ___' phrase is selected, that immediately the user will be asked for the word(s) to complete the phrase. 

• System Voices
Use any of the voices already installed on your iOS device. The voice can be made to speak faster or slower to suit your needs.

• Font and Color
Change the font size, color or use a more-readable font to maximize ease-of-reading, making ClaroCom easily adaptable to different users' needs.

Upgrade to ClaroCom Pro and get the following extra features:
• Two built-in high-quality (Nuance Expressive) voices
• Add your own custom categories
• Flip display feature - great for communicating by text in loud environments
• Send text to Facebook and Twitter from within ClaroCom Pro
• Add whole phrase lists in bulk using simple text files and iTunes, or paste phrases into the message window and save
• A larger word prediction dictionary
• More color and display settings
• Pinch to zoom - increase/decrease text size with just a pinch
• Add your name in settings and any phrases which contain "[NAME]" will use this name automatically
• Select from a wide range of Nuance Expressive and Acapela voices to purchase in-app

For the latest news, tips and advice follow @ClaroComApp on Twitter.

## Key features

- Text-to-speech conversion
- Word and phrase prediction
- Customizable voices and fonts
- Message and mail sharing
- Phrase bank management
- Pro version with advanced features

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clarocom/id903818521/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app

*2025-02-23*

I am using this app to help my mom communicate. I am in another state than her and it’s been fairly easy to teach her how to navigate & add her own phrases. Thank you!!

### 5/5 — ClaroCom

*2024-12-12*

Is brilliant !!

### 3/5 — Needs Improvements

*2023-04-08*

I wish there was a way to use Dark Mode on this. The light background is very harsh and hard on my eyes. 

A wider choice of voices would be nice. 

That’s why I deducted two stars.

### 4/5 — Works well mostly

*2021-08-27*

Works well. Thank you. I did notice a bug where when editing phrases a grey box appears in front of the first phrase on the list - making it hard to edit or delete phrases.

**Developer response:** Hello,

Thanks for taking the time to leave this review for our ClaroCom app.  It sounds like the app is mostly working well for you; thanks for reporting the bug, we'll take a look and get that fixed in the next update.

Claro Software

### 2/5 — Low volume

*2021-03-01*

Would be great if you could make the volume loud enough to be heard by others. Why does the keyboard split in the middle sometimes.

**Developer response:** Hi, 

Thanks for your feedback for our ClaroCom app.

Are you using ClaroCom on an iPhone?  In our next major update for ClaroCom we are improving the audio put on iPhones so hopefully this will resolve this issue for you.

Claro Software

### 4/5 — Volume

*2020-07-02*

Is it possible to increase the speaker volume particularly from iPhone as we are older and have hearing difficulties 
Otherwise great app

**Developer response:** Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave this review for our ClaroCom app.

We are currently in development of the next major version of ClaroCom, so this is certainly something that we will look at and hope to improve.

### 1/5 — You have to pay for a female UK voice

*2019-10-25*

This app is currently unacceptable in the UK as it has only a male voice as Standard. You can buy female voices. This is blatantly discriminatory. All its many competitors have free male and female UK voices

**Developer response:** Hello,

This is not true.  The app uses the iOS default system voice for your device.  Your UK voice appears to be set to male.  You can change this in the iOS Settings app under Accessibility > Spoken Content > Voices > English.  You can select a female voice here, Kate for example.

### 5/5 — My Voice

*2015-10-16*

Thank you for making this app available for free. I use it everyday to communicate to people. I use to have to carry around a bulky device that made it harder for me to walk but now I have this on my iPad. This had made a big difference to me. Thank you - Bec (Australia)

**Developer response:** You're welcome Bec, thank you for your kind review.

### 5/5 — This is fantastic!

*2015-04-27*

For those using this review I'm only a part-time AAC user, this is my backup voice. If I needed to use it full time, I would definitely go for this.

Even the free version is incredibly useful and very adaptable, with a brilliant range of existing phrases. Adding your own works really well, I can now have a full conversation with a few taps, and am really impressed with how well it works.
All my phrases are easily stored, and I can add new ones really quickly.
Once I can afford the upgrade, I'm going to get it.
I'm also recommending this to folks who want AAC in words, rather than symbols.
It's clearly set up for adults, which is fantastic, and makes navigating the world as a professional of any kind much easier. Bank transactions, coffee trips, meetings for work or with friends, all easy to use, with the phrases already available. This is really good!

### 5/5 — Motor Neurone life line

*2015-04-08*

This App has been a lifeline to my late father who lost his ability to speak for some 12mths before passing. The full £10 upgraded version is the one he had and to be able to categorise and invent your own phrases was what makes this software so useful. My father would never bond with computers yet this app helped him gain confidence and eventually became essential to communicate with his friends, family and medical  profession. We as a family cannot thank Claro App enough for the quality of life they have created for my father in his final months, thank you.

## Frequently asked questions about ClaroCom

### What is ClaroCom?

ClaroCom is an iPad and iPhone application designed for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). It helps users who have difficulty producing spoken language by converting typed text into speech.

### Who can benefit from using ClaroCom?

ClaroCom is suitable for both children and adults who have some or full literacy and experience limited or no speech and language difficulties.

### How does ClaroCom help with typing?

ClaroCom features built-in Word Prediction and Phrase Prediction to speed up typing. It can also speak each word as it is typed or inserted into the message window.

### Can I customize the voices in ClaroCom?

Yes, ClaroCom utilizes the standard iOS text-to-speech voices installed on your device. You can also adjust the speaking speed to your preference. The Pro version offers two built-in high-quality Nuance Expressive voices.

### What are the benefits of ClaroCom Pro?

ClaroCom Pro offers additional features such as two built-in high-quality voices, custom category creation, a flip display for loud environments, direct sharing to Facebook and Twitter, bulk phrase list imports, and a larger word prediction dictionary.

### Is ClaroCom available on Android devices?

Based on the provided information, ClaroCom is an iPad or iPhone app, indicating it is designed for iOS devices only.

### How often is ClaroCom updated?

The latest version of ClaroCom is 1.5.2, which was last updated on February 13, 2023. This suggests the app receives periodic updates.

### Does ClaroCom have ads?

No, the application data indicates that ClaroCom does not have advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.2 — 2023-02-13

Fixes a bug with some voice names not being localised correctly.

### 1.5.1 — 2022-01-26

Fixes some UI issues on newer devices.

### 1.4.47 — 2019-01-22

Minor bug fixes.

### 1.4.42 — 2018-07-16

Minor bug fixes.

### 1.4.35 — 2017-10-05

+ Bug fixes.

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All apps by Claro Software Limited: https://appshunter.io/developer/321126498

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