# Grace 4 — Non-verbal picture exchange > Picture exchange communication app for speech disabilities, customizable with user photos. (iPhone/iPad app by Steven Troughton-Smith.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grace-4/id360574688 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Steven Troughton-Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/286133549) - Category: Education - Price: $39.99 - Rating: 4.60/5 from 44 App Store ratings · 54 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 17 MB - Languages: Danish, German (Germany), European Spanish, Arabic, American English, Italian, European Portuguese, French (France) - Released: 2010-03-11 - Data updated: 2026-09-01 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grace-4/id360574688/reviews.md ## What is Grace 4? Grace App - winner of the 2010 Irish Web Awards and United Nations World Summit Award Mobile. * * * * Grace App is an evidence-based picture exchange app designed to encourage and reward independent communication through the use of images. While created with and for people with autism, it can be used by anyone with a speech disability or delay. Grace App is designed to be owned and updated by the user, with minimum support from care-givers. Grace App works by offering a selection of images in categorized folders where users can select a picture to add to the “sentence strip”. The user then shares the sentence with their communication partner who helps them to point to each card, reading the words aloud. The default setting is for no sound; however, there is an option in Settings to select “Tap Card to Speak” for users who prefer a vocal output. On handhelds such as iPod touch or iPhone, the device can be rotated to landscape to show a fullscreen sentence view for sharing and pointing. On iPad, simply tap the arrow to enlarge the sentence to fullscreen. There's also a choice of 3 card sizes for user preference and those with visual/mobility impairment. Category folders contain a selection of pre-loaded images. Users can add their own images using the camera or access any saved and stored images in their photo library, including images saved from the web. All images can be labeled with text, deleted, or rearranged to suit the individual user. You can add new Category folders, with a selection of your own photos. All Categories can be rearranged and renamed as required. Detailed instructions are available in the Guide to Grace App at http://www.graceapp.com. Users can also learn about therapeutic strategies for developing other communication goals in the Guide. These include accepting and expressing “No, Wait” and “Asking for Help” There is also a section on communicating pain. Grace App has been reviewed by senior speech and language therapists who say: “Grace App is easy and quick to use and set up, it's easy to rename photo labels. Grace App is my favourite AAC app". KM - Speech and Language Therapist. "I use Grace App with some of my clients who have difficulty communicating and need a system to augment their speech. One client, a school-aged child with Down Syndrome who has difficulty expressing himself using speech loves Grace App. Within a matter of minutes he was independently requesting his snack AND saying the word. In his case, the voice output was not activated, as he was more motivated to say the words and my goal is ultimately speech production. However, for some of my clients Vocal Output would be very beneficial. I also love the support you get from the developer – you don’t always get this with communication apps. Grace App is simple to use, easy to edit, and very effective as a communication device. The pictures are very easy to take on the spot, and now also very easy to label (every speech therapist’s dream). I also use it along with sign language – a true total communication approach! Grace App is a simple and genius app.” MM - Speech and Language Pathologist. Grace App is continually improved with the feedback and help of users world-wide. If you have any suggestions or need support, please contact us at http://www.graceapp.com. Please leave a review if you think Grace has been helpful to you or your family! * * * * Grace App Communication is a member of Moms with Apps, a collaborative group of family-friendly developers seeking to promote quality apps for kids and families. Recommended Ages: Suitable for all ages, parents and caregivers. Currently available in English, French, German, Spanish, Danish, Portuguese, Arabic and Italian. Discounts are available through Apple’s educational Volume Purchase Program. "Easy Lemon (60 second)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ ## Key features - Picture exchange communication - Customizable image library - Sentence strip creation - Optional vocal output - Fullscreen sentence view - Adjustable card sizes ## Recent user reviews (10 of 54) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grace-4/id360574688/reviews.md ### 1/5 — It can’t record your own voice *2024-07-22* It would be a good app if you could record your own voice ### 1/5 — Abzocke *2023-07-05* Diese App kann nichts. Nur Bilder anklicken. Kommunikation nicht möglich. ### 1/5 — Finger weg *2020-11-18* Es lohnt sich nicht für 30€!!!! ### 5/5 — This will work great *2019-05-14* Looking forward to using this with my non verbal son. The only thing I would like to do is be able to remove existing categories as he will only understand the ones we make with photos and may get confused with the ones already on there. ### 5/5 — I like the app *2019-03-06* I love the app but I think it needs more cards. ### 1/5 — AWFUL *2018-06-06* My grandson is 6 and not yet verbal. UNDER IMPRESSION THAT SOUND WOULD BE INCLUDED FOR THIS PRICE. WASTED MY MONEY AND FRUSTRATED MY GRANDSON ### 5/5 — Wonderful communication aid that just got better! *2016-04-09* I love this app. It used to be great, and now it’s great and beautiful! The new artwork, and new features are terrific. It’s great to see such a helpful app being improved so. No distractions; just a great tool for aiding in communication via an elegant and flexible point and tap interface. Extensible via use of the camera and camera roll, so you’re not limited to the images that come with the app. ### 3/5 — Brilliant, but !! *2015-06-28* Love this app, brilliant for visual learners and kids who can't follow more than one verbal instruction without getting sidetracked. Would be perfect if, you could add your own cards to existing categories and add our own categories as well. For example, I would preset a school mornings category, so that my child can just open that category and then they know what's expected at certain times and in different situations. **Developer response:** Thanks for the constructive review! We added both these features in 3:1 thanks to helpful feedback from users like you. Go to the App Store to get the free update. For more information about adding your own pictures, adding, deleting and editing text and creating categories see the Grace App Manual on iBooks. Thanks again, L ### 1/5 — App not updated *2015-05-04* Can't see any pictures when click on the icon headers ? Have emailed so awaiting reply or update **Developer response:** Hi Midis, did we solve this by email? Regards, lisa ### 5/5 — Toll *2014-08-29* Tolle App, Danke! Finde aber auch, dass es praktisch wäre, wenn man eigene Kategorien anlegen könnte. ## Frequently asked questions about Grace 4 ### What is Grace App? Grace App is an evidence-based picture exchange application designed to help individuals with speech disabilities communicate independently using images. It allows users to select pictures to form sentences, which can then be shared with a communication partner. The app is customizable with user-added photos and labels. ### Who can benefit from using Grace App? While created with and for people with autism, Grace App can be used by anyone experiencing a speech disability or delay. This includes individuals with conditions like Down Syndrome or other developmental challenges that affect verbal communication. ### How does Grace App facilitate communication? Users select images from categorized folders to build sentences on a 'sentence strip'. They can then share this sentence with a communication partner. The app offers an optional 'Tap Card to Speak' feature for vocal output, or users can rely on pointing to the images. ### Can I customize the images and categories in Grace App? Yes, the app is designed to be owned and updated by the user. You can add your own images using the device's camera or from your photo library, label them with text, and create new category folders. Existing categories can also be rearranged and renamed. ### Is Grace App available on different devices and what are the costs? Grace App is available on handheld devices like iPod touch and iPhone, as well as iPad. The provided information indicates it is a paid application, with no mention of in-app purchases or advertisements. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.0.3 — 2025-09-29 • Minor update to maintain compatibility with modern versions of iOS • Unfortunately, the minimum requirement for Grace has now increased to iOS 12 ### 4.0.2 — 2019-02-06 • Fixes repeated speech with Tap to Speak ### 4.0.1 — 2018-11-09 • Adds support for Shortcuts • Adds support for iPhone XS Max & iPhone XR • Adds support for iPad 11" and iPad 12.9" (third generation) ### 4.0 — 2018-08-22 • Major update with support for iOS 11 & new devices • 'Access' — Toggle Access on a card to say 'no' • Sentence Strip Reordering — drag cards in a sentence to rearrange them • Drag & Drop — on iPad, drag images to Grace from other apps • Backup & Import — save your card library as a backup, or send your library to other devices running Grace to import your cards to their libraries Please leave a review if you think Grace has been helpful to you or your family! ### 3.1 — 2016-02-14 • Major update with support for iOS 9 & new devices • Category Editing: Creation, Rearranging & Renaming Please leave a review if you think Grace has been helpful to you or your family! ## Apps similar to Grace 4 | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Your Times Tables & Division](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/your-times-tables-and-division/id1110729980) | 4.5 (2) | $2.99 | Education | | [Hoot and Squeak Maths](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoot-and-squeak-maths/id6476830553) | — | $0.99 | Education | | [Sight Word Balloons](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sight-word-balloons/id892122400) | 1.0 (1) | $2.99 | Education | ## More apps by Steven Troughton-Smith - [SameGame](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samegame/id286133546) - [Lights Off](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lights-off/id292025150) - [Pastel](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pastel/id413897608) - [Lotto Machine 4](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lotto-machine-4/id495732382) - [Broadcasts](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadcasts/id1469995354) All apps by Steven Troughton-Smith: https://appshunter.io/developer/286133549 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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