# Listen & Talk

> Speech generating software for individuals with complex communication needs. (iPhone/iPad app by SoftArts Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listen-and-talk/id1193891139 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SoftArts Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1070424561)
- Category: Education, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 176 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2017-05-03
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listen-and-talk/id1193891139/reviews.md

## What is Listen & Talk?

About the Listen & Talk

Listen & Talk (LAT) is a speech generating software for individuals with complex communication needs (CCN). It can assist the individuals with CCN to express himself/herself needs and thought. The main functions of LAT are as follows:
1.	It provides a sample overlayer to facilitate the AAC professional to create a new overlayer.
2.	It provides three different display modes which include the fixed display, express display and context display to help the individuals with CCN to communicate with their partners.
3.	The number of each overlayer can be designed from 1 to 36 locations, so that the AAC professional can design the overlayer according to CCN needs and capabilities.
4.	The AAC symbols can be selected from the built-in symbolic set, live photo, photo library, other Apps and the internet. The picture can also use the built-in picture tool to capture the parts according to user needs and wants.
5.	Its voice output has synthetic voice (including Chinese, English, Thai Vietnamse and Japanese) and digitize voice. At the same time, it also provides voice prompt to help the AAC users to confirm their messages.
6.	It has a history menu. Therefore, the AAC users can express the message directly from the history menu by clicking on the sentence which was created from the communication with previous communicative partner, without re-construct the sentence.
7.	It provide iCloud backup after unlock full function.
8.	It provide more than 1000 communication symbols after unlock full function.
9.	"Toggle Control" function, which provides a scanning mechanism built into the App.
10.	User interface support: English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese.
It has my favorite menu. Therefore, the AAC users can use the built-in

## Key features

- Customizable overlayer design
- Multiple display modes
- Extensive symbol library
- Synthetic and digitized voice output
- Message history for quick access
- Toggle Control scanning mechanism

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Limitation Unlock | $46.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Listen & Talk

### What is Listen & Talk used for?

Listen & Talk is a speech generating software designed to help individuals with complex communication needs (CCN) express their needs and thoughts. It provides a customizable platform with various features to facilitate communication.

### What display modes does Listen & Talk offer?

Listen & Talk offers three distinct display modes: fixed display, express display, and context display. These modes are designed to assist individuals with CCN in communicating effectively with their partners.

### Can I customize the overlayers in Listen & Talk?

Yes, the number of locations on each overlayer can be designed from 1 to 36. This allows AAC professionals to tailor the overlayer according to the specific needs and capabilities of the individual using the app.

### What kind of voice output does Listen & Talk provide?

Listen & Talk supports both synthetic voice output in multiple languages (Chinese, English, Thai, Vietnamese, and Japanese) and digitized voice. It also includes voice prompts to help users confirm their messages.

### Does Listen & Talk have a feature for quick message recall?

Yes, Listen & Talk includes a history menu. This allows users to quickly select previously created sentences from their communication history, saving them from having to reconstruct messages each time.

### What is the Toggle Control function in Listen & Talk?

The Toggle Control function provides a built-in scanning mechanism within the app. This feature is particularly useful for users who may benefit from a scanning interface to navigate and select options.

### What languages does the Listen & Talk user interface support?

The user interface for Listen & Talk supports English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. This ensures accessibility for a wider range of users and professionals.

### Does Listen & Talk offer cloud backup?

Yes, Listen & Talk provides iCloud backup functionality. This feature becomes available after unlocking the full functionality of the app, ensuring user data is safely stored.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.1 — 2025-11-14

1. Fix issues of new iPadOS.

### 2.2.0 — 2025-10-13

1.Improved compatibility with iPadOS 26.
2.Due to changes in the underlying speech mechanism of iPadOS 26, your previous voice settings may be reset to the default voice. Please reconfigure them as needed. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

### 2.1.3 — 2023-03-23

1. Each button on the layout can be set to an independent voice, so that you can create different vocals to learn the effect of the conversation.
2. New "Switch Control" function, which provides a scanning mechanism in layout built into the App.
3. Fix some minor issues.

### 2.0.3 — 2022-12-15

1.Improve compitabiliy for iPadOS 16.
2.Increase new speech language Thai and Vietnamse.
3.Increase new speech language types for Chinese, English, and Japanese.

### 1.95 — 2020-09-01

1.Improve stability.
2.Built-in symbolic set increases to 1400+ symbols.

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