# Predictable — Text based AAC app

> Text-to-speech communication app with advanced prediction and customization. (iPhone/iPad app by Prentke Romich Company.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictable/id404445007 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Prentke Romich Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/474446992)
- Category: Education, Medical
- Price: $159.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 203 App Store ratings · 65 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 1.7 GB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-01-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictable/id404445007/reviews.md

## What is Predictable?

Predictable is a multi-award winning text-to-speech app for people with conditions such as ALS/MND, autism, cerebral palsy, Down's syndrome, and more. It aims to make it easier and quicker to communicate, using a range of access methods, rate enhancement features and customisation options.

Word Prediction
Using smart word prediction technology, the app makes speaking out a text-based message easy. Predictable learns from your pattern of use and predicts what you will type next, making typing easier and more efficient.


Phases and categories 
Save and organise phrases that you need quick access to in a simple grid format. Further customise your phrases by adding symbols, images, audio recordings, links and more. 


Shortcuts
Choose from a wide range of useful and exciting features such as notes, share, translate, chatGPT and draw to customise your keyboard screen to include features that you want to use. Attach these to keyboard keys, hot corners, head tracking gestures or external keyboard shortcuts. The possibilities are endless!


Multi Language
Switch between any of our 43 languages* to create your personalised bilingual set up. You are able to choose a primary and secondary language and seamlessly transition between both on the go, with appropriate keyboards and voices selected for both. Languages supported include: 
Arabic, Bangla, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese, Croatian, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Korean, Maithili, Malay, Marathi, Norwegian (Bokmal), Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Gujarati, Urdu, Somali
*Some languages only offered with online voices 


Speech and Voice Options
Compatible with standard iOS voices, including the enhanced voices available to download and your iOS personal voice. You can also use your voice-banked voice from ModelTalker, Acapela, SpeakUnique and The Voice Keeper.


Accessibility
Predictable offers a wide range of access methods and accessibility settings including:
Direct touch features to handle accidental selection
Screen tap - a scanning method where you touch the screen for selection and/or progression
Switch access - accessible via Bluetooth switch box + switches (compatible with Therapy Box Switch Box and RJ Cooper Switch Interface) as well as Head tracking face gestures.
Head tracking - use facial recognition to interact with the app with no calibration or extra hardware required.
Auditory preview - hear the onscreen text before selection.
Scanning - Build your own, is a brand new access method in Predictable. Customise your own scanning method by combining timer, screen tap, switch access and gestures.

Appearance
Customise the layout and appearance to truly optimise the app to your preferences by changing the layout, font size, colours and more. Different keyboard options (including QWERTY, Ten Key, Apple and Bluetooth) and different templates (including Dark, High Contrast and Low vision) are available to make this customisation clear and simple.


Web Platform
Log in remotely and manage your settings and grid content from our web platform. The web platform is compatible with the myMessageBanking.com format to make importing easy.


Support
User guides are available on your app, and on the Therapy Box website. Send any questions to support@therapy-box.co.uk. You can find more about Predictable at https://therapy-box.co.uk/predictable

## Key features

- Smart word prediction
- Customizable phrases and categories
- Multiple access methods (head tracking, switch access)
- Multi-language support (43 languages)
- Diverse speech and voice options
- Appearance customization

## What do users think of Predictable?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🗣️ Essential communication tool
- 👍 Easy to operate
- ✨ Voice banking/recording feature
- 🗣️ Natural-sounding voices (e.g., 'Kate')
- 🌟 Life-changing for users
- 💬 Helps regain confidence
- 💡 Highly customizable
- 🚀 Seamless integration with voice preservation
- 🤝 Responsive and helpful support team
- 💬 Saves frequently used phrases
- 💯 Powerful text-based communication
- ✅ Great for ALS and MND patients
- 🌟 Makes communication easier
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- ✅ Good word prediction
- 🇦🇺 Australian voices available
- 💡 Useful history section for preparation
- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 🌟 Worth the cost
- ✅ Accessible with various input methods

**Cons**

- 💰 Too expensive
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- 🔒 Password/login issues
- 📱 iPhone app issues/not updated
- 👎 Makes communication harder (updates)
- 🗣️ Poor speech quality/garbled
- 😠 Unnecessary advertising in emails
- 🚫 Cannot hide edit button easily
- 🔄 Updates remove desired features/voices
- 🤔 Limited emotions/mood expression
- ❌ Twitter integration issues
- ⌨️ Fiddly handwriting input
- 🤏 Small font/keys for some users
- 🔄 Some users prefer older versions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Password reset emails not received
- App freezes
- Acapela voice not working
- Cannot copy message to clipboard
- Twitter integration crashes/invalid token
- Emailing messages causes crash
- Lost Australian Lee voice after update
- Antisemitism in word prediction

**Most requested features**

- Add child's voices
- Edit size of message window in grid view
- Adjust font size of message window
- Edit color of font or background of individual cells
- Edit individual cells for speaking on touch vs. automatic
- Add print option
- Allow hiding of settings/edit button without guided access
- Improve transition to phrase banks
- Adjust font size in suggestions
- Enable cursor for editing
- Add user control for saving history (on/off)
- Improve switch access functionality
- Add more male voice options
- Allow customization of keypad size
- Add full stop and comma keys to main keyboard

## Recent user reviews (10 of 65)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictable/id404445007/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Predictable 8

*2026-07-18*

I want to give it no stars but it won’t  let me, everything is wrong with it, it takes forever before it will say anything I write when I tap the speaker, even the delete takes forever, it also takes out a lot of words while I am typing or adds lines of words that I don’t won’t, it changed by layout and it won’t let me change it back.  I am very upset with it and have to take a white board and marker now.  It was awful trying to have a conversation with my cancer dr yesterday.

### 5/5 — It’s great

*2026-06-25*

It’s great

### 5/5 — Love it

*2025-02-21*

This is my only form of communication. I am so thankful for this app.

**Developer response:** Thanks for taking the time to provide us with feedback

### 5/5 — Predictable

*2024-11-27*

Predictable 

I suffered a head injury 🤕 nearly 30 years ago & this has badly affected my speech. Fortunately Predictable was created shortly afterwards by Therapy Box & I have used it since this time. 

It is relatively easy to operate & if you get stuck then there is a Team who will always assist you if they can. 

With technology improving over the years & if you know you are going to lose your ability to speak well, you can now record your voice to use when you need it. 

But one of the pluses for me is that the voice I use is ‘Kate’ & she sounds English. You have the choice of voices, male & female & accents too from most countries & none of them sound like Stephen Hawking’s synthetic voice. 

So if you have a speech impairment now or in the future, don’t despair because you will still be able to communicate with people if you have Predictable.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your support @SueyJones. It means a lot to us too!

### 4/5 — Awesome app

*2024-07-30*

BiggMike here, as a professional content creator, digital designer for years, this is the tool I must have. I’ve been battling ALS since 2012. I can no longer walk, talk, use my hands or even breathe on my own. 

This tool is my one and only tool to communicate with the world. You can even download your voice banking software. It has everything I need to easily communicate.

What a perfect app. 

The ALS Experience - come see what the fuss is all about. (Facebook)

**Developer response:** Thanks BigMike for the feedback which I will pass on to the team.

### 1/5 — Not worth it

*2024-07-07*

Too expensive

**Developer response:** We are sorry that you find the app to be too expensive. We try to be as affordable as possible and have kept the app at the same rate for many years and have provided free updates each time since launching in 2011.

### 4/5 — Adequate

*2024-06-12, version 7.0.1.0*

Often have glitches and app crashes. Otherwise works fine

### 5/5 — Predictable

*2024-06-04*

This is THE BEST APP for communication. My disability stole my ability to speak. As a result, I rely heavily on my Predictable App. Yes. Of course, I still wish my voice would return. But, until that miracle happens, this app is the next best thing to my real voice. I really appreciate the people who created Predictable. Thank you so very much.

**Developer response:** Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback which we will pass on to the team who work on Predictable

### 5/5 — Aaa

*2023-05-19*

Ffff

**Developer response:** Thank you for your 5 star review. Please let us know if there are particular features that you are finding beneficial! Thank you for taking the time to leave a rating for Predictable.

### 5/5 — Powerful Text Based Communication App

*2023-03-28*

This is such a powerful text-based communication app!

**Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback! It is much appreciated by all the team!

## Frequently asked questions about Predictable

### What is this app used for?

This app is a text-to-speech application designed to help people with conditions affecting their speech and communication. It uses smart word prediction and customizable phrases to make it easier and quicker to express thoughts and needs.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include smart word prediction that learns user patterns, the ability to save and organize phrases in a grid format, and a wide range of customizable shortcuts like translate and draw. It also offers multi-language support and various speech and voice options.

### How much does this app cost?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There is no mention of free versions, subscriptions, or in-app purchases for core functionality.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is compatible with standard iOS voices, including enhanced and personal voices. It also supports voice-banked voices from ModelTalker, Acapela, SpeakUnique, and The Voice Keeper. Accessibility features like switch access are also supported.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is beneficial for individuals with conditions such as ALS/MND, autism, cerebral palsy, Down's syndrome, and other conditions that impact speech and communication. It aims to provide a more efficient and personalized way for them to communicate.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.0.1 — 2026-08-14

- Bug fixes

### 8.0 — 2026-07-08

Predictable 8
• New and updated templates, including a default dark mode featuring a large speak button, alongside additional themes: Light, Predictable 7, Pink, Green, Blue, and Purple
• Expanded multilingual support, with additional secondary languages added to Multi Language functionality
• Searchable phrases, enabling faster and more intuitive communication
• New AI-powered features, including AI Tunes, AI Phrase Builder, Rewrite, and Live Translate
• Downloadable vocabulary
• Custom keyboard option
• Print Grid functionality
• Enhanced personalisation, including the ability to customise feature key icons and set a custom image as the message window background

### 7.3.65 — 2026-01-13

- Fixed bug with sync for EU accounts

### 7.3.64 — 2025-12-17

- Minor bug fixes 
- Fix recoding issue

### 7.3.60 — 2025-11-25

- ElevenLabs Alpha V3 model is now available
- Fixed issue causing random audio strings in ElevenLabs TTS for phrases
- Minor bug fixes
- Improved emoji typing in the message window with Word Prediction (WP)

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