# CommBoards: AAC Speech & Talk — Communication Board for Autism

> Augmentative and alternative communication app for speech challenges with personalized boards. (iPhone/iPad app by Dana Fridman.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commboards-aac-speech-and-talk/id1522541894 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dana Fridman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522541896)
- Category: Education, Medical
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 94 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 38 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese and 5 more
- Released: 2020-07-08
- Data updated: 2026-10-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commboards-aac-speech-and-talk/id1522541894/reviews.md

## What is CommBoards?

Give your nonverbal child a voice.

CommBoards turns taps on pictures into spoken sentences: "I want an apple," "my stomach hurts," "I love you, mom." No more guessing what they need.

READY IN MINUTES
• Ready-made boards for food, drinks, feelings, body, people, places and more
• Tap pictures to build a full sentence, then hear it spoken out loud
• Simple enough for a first-time AAC user

MADE FOR YOUR CHILD
• Record mom's, dad's or a sibling's voice on any button
• Add your own photos of favorite foods, toys and family
• Change any word, picture or color
• Grows with your child, from 2 to 11 buttons per row

BUILT FOR EVERYDAY LIFE
• Works offline, at home, at school and on the go
• 15+ languages
• Save favorite sentences as quick phrases
• iPhone and iPad

WHO IT'S FOR
Children and adults with autism (ASD), apraxia of speech, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, speech delay, aphasia and stroke recovery. Used by parents, teachers and speech-language pathologists.

Helping families communicate for over 10 years.

Start your free trial today.

Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

## Key features

- Personalized image uploads
- Record messages in familiar voices
- Create unlimited communication boards
- Customizable button sizes, layouts, and colors
- User-friendly interface
- Suitable for individuals, therapists, and educators

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual | $79.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime access | $99.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commboards-aac-speech-and-talk/id1522541894/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Unacceptable

*2026-03-25*

Not user-friendly to use honestly I don’t understand how this passes as an AAC device

**Developer response:** Hi Ethan, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear the app felt difficult to use — that's the last thing we want for anyone relying on CommBoards for communication. If you'd like a personal walkthrough, please reach us at shmoontz@gmail.com and we'll help you get set up. Your feedback helps us improve, and we hope you'll give us another try.

### 1/5 — DO NOT GET THIS APP

*2026-02-04*

I PURCHASED THIS APP TO USE THE 7 DAY TRIAL AND IT FROZE. IT WONT LET ME CANCEL OR MOVE TO THE SCREEN TO USE IT. IT WILL ONLY GO TO SCREEN TO PURCHASE. BEWARE!!!

**Developer response:** Hi MME757, we're very sorry — what you described is a bug we shipped, and it's exactly the kind of thing that should never happen. This was a known issue with the trial onboarding flow that has been fixed in the latest version. Could you please update CommBoards to the newest version and email us at shmoontz@gmail.com if you're still blocked? We'll process a refund immediately if the fix doesn't work. Thank you for flagging this — it helped us catch and fix it.

### 5/5 — Costumer service excellence

*2026-01-07*

I purchased this due to its ability to only use a small amount of pictures for beginners. I wasn’t able enough o make the microphone work! Contacted them and had a continuous conversation until my issue was resolved.

**Developer response:** Thanks so much for the kind words — happy we got the microphone working for you. Beginner-friendly boards with a small picture set were exactly what we wanted to ship. Email us anytime at shmoontz@gmail.com. — CommBoards team

### 1/5 — Not working

*2025-06-11*

No volume, settings doesn’t open

**Developer response:** Hi — we're really sorry for the trouble. "No volume" and "settings won't open" are both issues we want to fix. Please email us at shmoontz@gmail.com with your iOS version and device model, and we'll help you get back up and running. — CommBoards team

### 1/5 — Not good :(

*2025-05-23*

I don’t understand how to get into the parental controls and I don’t understand how to make it speak. I’m a teenager with asd and this is hard for me to use. It’s relatively easy to put things on the speaker, but the speaker doesn’t work. If it doesn’t work for a teen, it probably won’t work for a small child.

**Developer response:** Hi Maxie, thank you for taking the time to write this. It means a lot that you told us what's not working — that's how we improve. Could you email us at shmoontz@gmail.com? We'll personally walk you through the parental controls and troubleshoot the speaker issue. We built this app for people like you, and we want to make it work for you. — CommBoards team

### 5/5 — Yeah

*2025-05-03*

Love it

**Developer response:** Thank you! Glad CommBoards is working for you. If you ever want to share more or run into anything, email us at shmoontz@gmail.com. — CommBoards team

### 3/5 — No sound

*2024-11-24*

Had high hopes for this app because it’s similar to what my daughter uses at school but more than half the time, the sound does not play. Can’t use it if it doesn’t say anything

**Developer response:** Hi — "no sound" is the worst possible bug for an AAC app, full stop. We want to understand why this happens for some users. Could you email us at shmoontz@gmail.com with your iOS version? We have a few known scenarios (Bluetooth output, mute switch, do-not-disturb) and we'll help you find which one it is. Thank you for sticking with us. — CommBoards team

### 1/5 — Subscription based only

*2024-11-12*

Why isn’t there something up front that says this is subscription based? I shouldn’t have to download it just to find out that I have to pay every month to use the app. I don’t want to support this kind of model.

**Developer response:** Hi, thanks for the honest feedback. We hear you — being surprised by a subscription is never a good experience, and we're working on making pricing clearer in the app store listing. CommBoards also offers a one-time $99.99 lifetime option, so you can pay once and never worry about renewals if that works better for your family. We really appreciate you giving it a try. — CommBoards team

### 3/5 — Opening the setting

*2024-08-15*

It keeps prompting me to enter a code to open the setting, but it keeps returning back-and-forth. It won’t open. What do I need to do?

**Developer response:** Hi — sorry for the frustration with the parent code loop. This usually happens if the code is being set up the first time but the confirmation step is being skipped. Please email us at shmoontz@gmail.com and we'll send you a 1-minute video showing how to set it up. — CommBoards team

### 5/5 — Would recommend

*2024-04-17*

My birds use the full version of this app to communicate their needs, thoughts, and preferences. It can be customized to be just what you need and has a new save feature that I am excited to try. I have also had the chance to email with the developers and the responses were quick and helpful. Would recommend.

**Developer response:** Thank you! Glad the customization works for your flock, and we hope the new save feature is helpful. If you'd like to share how your birds are using it, we'd love to hear from you at shmoontz@gmail.com. — CommBoards team

## Frequently asked questions about CommBoards

### What is the learning methodology used by CommBoards?

CommBoards utilizes a visual and auditory learning approach. Users create personalized communication boards with images and recorded messages, reinforcing learning through familiar visual cues and voices. This method is designed to be intuitive and adaptable to individual needs.

### How does CommBoards track user progress?

While CommBoards focuses on facilitating communication, progress tracking is primarily observed through the user's increasing independence and variety of expression. Therapists and educators can monitor the creation and use of custom boards as an indicator of engagement and development.

### Does CommBoards offer certifications?

CommBoards does not offer formal certifications. Its purpose is to serve as an assistive communication tool to empower users in their daily interactions and personal expression.

### What are the subscription options for CommBoards?

CommBoards offers both monthly and annual subscription plans. The monthly plan is $6.99 and the annual plan is $59.99. Both plans include a 7-day free trial period.

### How can I cancel my CommBoards subscription?

Subscriptions can be managed and canceled through your device's app store settings. You can typically find subscription management options within your account settings on the App Store or Google Play.

### What are the differences between subscription tiers in CommBoards?

CommBoards offers a single set of features accessible through its subscription plans, with no different tiers. The subscription unlocks full access to all customization options and unlimited board creation.

### Is CommBoards safe for children?

CommBoards has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for children. The app is designed to be a safe and supportive tool for communication development.

### How often is CommBoards updated?

The latest version of CommBoards is 1.52, and it was last updated on April 12, 2026. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing development and support for the application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.66 — 2026-10-04

A fresh, cleaner look and a smoother first-time setup, so your child can start communicating in minutes. Plus stability improvements.

### 1.64 — 2026-07-15

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.63 — 2026-07-12

This update includes stability improvements and minor bug fixes.

### 1.61 — 2026-07-09

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.60 — 2026-07-05

This update includes stability improvements and minor bug fixes.

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