# Statement - visual communication and large text

> Large text display app for silent, in-person communication. (iPhone/iPad app by Todd Anderson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statement-visual-communication-and-large-text/id1018664801 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Todd Anderson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1013502302)
- Category: Utilities, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 24 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-07-21
- Data updated: 2026-07-18
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statement-visual-communication-and-large-text/id1018664801/reviews.md

## What is Statement?

Statement enables you to easily communicate in-person when you can't talk out loud.  Whether you're at a noisy concert, in a quiet classroom, or have trouble speaking, simply type your message and turn your phone around.

Features:
- Enlarges text to the maximum font size to fit the screen
- Save phrases for quick reuse
- Helvetica font for maximum readability
- High contrast with dark background

## Key features

- Enlarges text to maximum screen size
- Save phrases for quick reuse
- Helvetica font for readability
- High contrast dark background

## Recent user reviews (10 of 24)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statement-visual-communication-and-large-text/id1018664801/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Simple + sleek

*2023-12-08, version 1.1*

Fantastic app! I am autistic and sometimes go nonverbal. This is the only app I’ve found that quickly and easily allows me to communicate and participate in conversations

### 3/5 — Pretty good, but missing a few features to make it a daily disability aid

*2023-06-22*

I love the simplicity, but there’s a few customisation options that could be added to make it much better and make it worth properly paying for. 
- ability to save phrases without dismissing keyboard
- ability to customise the font display size (on tablets the max font can be unnecessarily disruptive)
- ability to customise the background and font colours 
- alternative layouts for the saved phrases including folders for better categorisation 
As it stands currently it’s one of the best visual aac tools under $20, even some of the really expensive ones don’t have an option to show the message as large text which makes them useless in quiet situations. 
Hope there is further development here!

### 4/5 — Big improvement from pen and paper!I use it on my iPhone

*2023-02-08, version 1.1*

Are use Statement on my iPhone to talk to patients who are hard of hearing. It took me a while to figure out how to get rid of the watermark. I discovered that I need to type something before using the voice to text function, to get the watermark to disappear.
 I would also like it if I could use it in horizontal mode, instead of just vertical.It is certainly easier than using paper and pencil, and the large size text is exactly what I needed. In the past I would go to Notes,But I still couldn’t get a font that was as large as what statement uses. My text has disappeared before my patient had a chance to read it on occasion. Someone else wrote that this is a glitch in the talk to text. It made me repeat what I said, but it was still way easier than writing!I really appreciate this app!

### 1/5 — great app, bad follow thru.

*2022-12-29, version 1.1*

love this app! i keep it on my home screen to communicate with customers who are hard of hearing because i dont know american sign language, and this is exponentially better than using paper or the notes app. 

why the low score? to hopefully get some fast community feedback! do you know what is beyond asinine about this app? the clear button is TO god f u c k ing SENSITIVE. it doesnt check to see if thats what u want to do, its where the done button SHOULD be, and when you try to use text to speech, clicking the screen to get out the of active text to speech listening function CLEARS THE GODDAMN SCREEN. 

any time i theoretically save by using this app is wasted by the inergonomic design of the keyboard and clear button. hoping this is an easy fix, xoxo.

### 5/5 — Wonderful

*2020-11-15, version 1.1*

I work in a nursing home with many hard of hearing patients. During covid times, nursing home staff has to wear a mask as well as a shield, making it even more difficult for the HOH to understand what we are saying. Statement allows me to type quickly what the resident is not understanding

### 5/5 — Actually Autistic Approved!

*2020-05-15, version 1.1*

As an autie, I love this app! It help me communicate when I can’t verbally. Thank you so much for making this!

### 5/5 — Very useful app

*2020-01-27, version 1.1*

I used this app to communicate at work when I lost my voice for a few days and it works beautifully. The large text to fill the entire screen makes it very easy to show text to people across a table or room. I have since been using it to communicate in too loud places when I can’t process audio, through windows and doors, when I want to pass a message to someone in a group without speaking to everyone, and when I just feel more comfortable going nonverbal for a while. Very simple design and intuitive use.

### 5/5 — Promoters Dream App

*2018-11-25, version 1.1*

As someone who is in loud environments many evenings throughout the week, this app has prevent many miscommunications and lost voices. This app is an amazing development for those who cannot communicate verbally for whatever reason. To the creator of this app, I appreciate you and I hope for nothing but success.

### 4/5 — Perfect... almost

*2018-11-05, version 1.1*

I use this app to communicate with my grandfather who is hard of hearing. It works great. He was so happy when he could feel like he was part of the conversation again. The only thing that irks me is when I try to use speech-to-text on iOS the text appears but then disappears immediately. It would make the use of this app so much more mainstreamed and practical if the speech-to-text worked on the app. 

Fix this and it would be 5 stars!

### 5/5 — Simple, but mighty

*2018-05-26, version 1.1*

I have a deaf uncle who also has poor vision, and I don’t have the time to learn ASL. This app makes it very easy to communicate, I particularly appreciate the choice of bold, sans-serif font and the fact that the text resizes. Function takes center position, the menu lets you type with one tap immediately after opening with no elaborate menu or control panel. On top of that, it looks slick and modern, with high contrast, soft gradients and subtle shadows do not get in the way. It’s the perfect deaf aid for friends and family.

## Frequently asked questions about Statement

### How does Statement help with communication?

Statement allows you to type messages that are then displayed in very large, high-contrast text on your phone's screen. This makes it easy for others to read your message silently, ideal for noisy environments or when you cannot speak.

### Can I save messages in Statement for later?

Yes, Statement allows you to save frequently used phrases. This feature enables quick reuse of common messages, saving you typing time in recurring communication scenarios.

### What font does Statement use?

Statement utilizes the Helvetica font. This font is chosen for its excellent readability, ensuring that your messages are clear and easy to understand for the person you are communicating with.

### Is Statement suitable for people with speech impairments?

Yes, Statement is designed to assist individuals who have trouble speaking. By providing a visual way to communicate, it offers an effective alternative to verbal interaction.

### What devices does Statement support?

Statement is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to work across Apple's mobile operating system.

### How often is Statement updated?

Statement was last updated on February 4, 2016, with version 1.1. While it has not received recent updates, its core functionality remains stable for its intended purpose.

### What is the age rating for Statement?

Statement has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children and adults and does not contain content inappropriate for younger audiences.

### Does Statement have ads?

No, Statement does not contain advertisements. The app is completely ad-free, providing an uninterrupted communication experience.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2016-02-04

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

Statement now supports Split View and Slide Over modes for newer iPads!

### 1.0 — 2015-07-21

No release notes.

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