# PhraseChat

> PhraseChat (iPhone/iPad app by University of Victoria.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phrasechat/id949696377 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [University of Victoria](https://appshunter.io/developer/598687546)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-01-21
- Data updated: 2026-05-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phrasechat/id949696377/reviews.md

## What is PhraseChat?

PhraseChat is a keyboard for iOS devices that allows end-users the ability to quickly generate text messages based on pre-loaded phrases.  Complete grouping and message content customization available. 
A quick start guide is located here: http://www.canassist.ca/software/PhraseChatQuickGuide.pdf

*** WHO IS IT FOR? *** 
PhraseChat is for people who cannot easily type messages due to vision impairments, or physical disabilities.  

*** KEY FEATURES *** 
--Keyboard speaks phrases on first tap and types them on second tap
--Organize phrases into groups
--Quickly input time-based messages

*** SUPPORT *** 
To report a problem with the app, or to make a suggestion about the future development of Switch Music, please email appsupport@canassist.ca 

*** CANASSIST at the UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA *** 
CanAssist at the University of Victoria is dedicated to developing customized technologies and services for people with disabilities, with a focus on clients in British Columbia, Canada.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1.2 — 2017-03-23

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

We have hopefully addressed an issue with the speech rate (i.e., speaking too fast). Please let us know if this continues to be a problem!

### 1.1 — 2015-02-09

Added group selection voice confirmation.

### 1.0 — 2015-01-21

No release notes.

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