# Tom Taps Speak - AAC for Kids

> Picture-based AAC app with text-to-speech for communication and language learning. (iPhone/iPad app by Archmob Pte Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tom-taps-speak-aac-for-kids/id805544185 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Archmob Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242870015)
- Category: Education, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 24 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-02-03
- Data updated: 2026-07-18
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tom-taps-speak-aac-for-kids/id805544185/reviews.md

## What is Tom Taps Speak?

Tom Taps Speak is specifically designed, in collaboration with parents and speech therapists, to help people with communication impairments. It is picture-based and has a friendly text-to-speech function. It was lovingly conceived by a father to help his son, who was diagnosed with autism, to communicate with the people around him. 

WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT THE APP:

“The Tom Taps Speak app is very user friendly! We would highly recommend this application.” - Shanda Gaunt & Manda Riebel, SLPs

http://twinspeechlanguageandliteracy.com/2014/12/tom-taps-app-review.html

“...easy to use for both parent and child and I think will enhance the life of any child who has difficulties with communication.” - Jo Worgan, Autism Daily Newscast

http://www.autismdailynewscast.com/app-review-tom-taps-speaks-by-seer-technologies-inc/20067/joworgan/


FEATURES:

Communication Tool - Express yourself with Tom Taps Speak AAC app with hundreds of vivid and colourful picture cards all organised in twenty-four categories like People, Actions, Feelings and so much more!

Customise - Use our ready-made pictures from the Archive or your photos from your own iPad’s Gallery. Record your voice for a more personalised feel.

Favourite Mode - Save your long and most-used phrases and sentences and sort them to your convenience.

Boards - Make your own communication board that can cater to different people and different needs. One board can be for Tom, the other can be all about Shapes or Colours.

Whiteboard - If words and pictures can say no more, doodle your thoughts! You can save them in your Gallery or find them in your Communication Tool’s Sentence Composer.

Keyboard - Say it with letters. The Keyboard can be arranged either in an alphabetical format or in the QWERTY format! Your words can mix with picture cards for better expression.

Store - Unlock useful features and access more pictures you can use for card-making like Kitchen, Living Room, Bathroom and Bedroom picture sets.

Support - Contact us for questions and feedback for additional support besides our Help Manual.

Lessons - Use Tom Taps Speak as an English language teaching material with the help of our categories and the sentence pattern used in word prediction ( Subject - Verb - Description - Object )

Visit tomtaps.com to know more about our advocacies in bridging people through our learning apps.

## Key features

- Picture-based communication with customizable cards
- Text-to-speech function
- Personalized communication boards
- Voice recording for customization
- Whiteboard for doodling
- English language teaching material

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bathroom Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Keyboard Feature | $1.99 | one-time |
| Whiteboard | $1.99 | one-time |
| Customize Feature | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bedroom Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Action Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Livingroom | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kitchen Set | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tom-taps-speak-aac-for-kids/id805544185/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Crashes immediately

*2026-01-26*

No longer usable, crashes immediately upon opening

### 1/5 — Broken

*2021-02-08*

Does not work. Unable to create anything.

### 1/5 — THE APP

*2020-03-08*

IS BROKEN

### 2/5 — Help!

*2018-11-21*

Great low cost communication app if I could ever get my password reset to use it!!!!!

### 2/5 — Really?

*2017-12-20*

I don't doubt that it is a good app but I should not have to pay to get a keyboard.

### 1/5 — Kicks me out

*2017-03-16*

Keeps taking me out of the app and erases my favorites.

### 5/5 — Great for autism

*2016-05-14*

My boy has autism. He is four and somewhat verbal but extremely hard to understand. He gets so frustrated. This app has been great for giving him a way to tell me what he wants. I payed the extra money to be able to customize boards and it even lets you add pictures, which is awesome for adding his favorite toys and foods.

### 5/5 — Great!!

*2016-04-27*

The app is  easy to use and requires little practice beforehand!

### 5/5 — Love it

*2016-03-05*

This app has a nice basic starter page. I wanted to add some specific items, so I went ahead and paid to be able to customize it. It was very easy to customize and easy to put my own pictures in. I recommend this for a simple AAC device or to help a young child learning to communicate.

### 3/5 — Audio went missing

*2014-05-13*

Love the layout and word predictions.  When I first downloaded this app, a quick test showed it has voice output.  Now that I'm sitting down to study the app, the audio is gone.  Is it a bug in the app . . . I'm not finding a settings button.

## Frequently asked questions about Tom Taps Speak

### What is Tom Taps Speak?

Tom Taps Speak is a picture-based augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app designed to help individuals with communication impairments express themselves. It includes a text-to-speech function and customizable features.

### Who is Tom Taps Speak designed for?

The app is specifically designed for people with communication impairments, including those diagnosed with autism. It is also noted as being useful for English language teaching.

### Can I customize the picture cards in Tom Taps Speak?

Yes, you can use ready-made pictures from the app's archive or upload your own photos from your iPad's gallery. You can also record your voice for a more personalized experience.

### Does Tom Taps Speak have ads?

No, Tom Taps Speak does not contain advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.

### What are the in-app purchases in Tom Taps Speak?

In-app purchases in Tom Taps Speak allow you to unlock useful features and access more picture sets, such as those for the Kitchen, Living Room, Bathroom, and Bedroom.

### What devices does Tom Taps Speak support?

Tom Taps Speak is currently supported on iPads, making it accessible for users with Apple tablet devices.

### How often is Tom Taps Speak updated?

The app was last updated on March 25, 2015, with the latest version being 2.2. This indicates a less frequent update schedule in recent years.

### What is the user rating for Tom Taps Speak?

Tom Taps Speak has an average rating of 3.3 stars based on 24 ratings. This suggests a mixed reception from its user base.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2015-03-25

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

Bug fixes

### 2.1 — 2015-02-19

The new version includes:

- drawing from the whiteboard can now be added to the sentence
- user can now delete and sort favourites even on child mode
- option to mute folder per board
- QWERTY mode and cursor on keyboard
- bug fixes

### 2.0 — 2014-11-21

FOR A LIMITED TIME: Customize boards and cards by getting the 'Customize Feature' for only $4.99 instead of its regular price of $49.99. We’re also giving away the keyboard feature for free and the other items in the store for less than $3.99.

In this version, we have added:

1.Guardian Mode, where parents and guardians can do the following:
-Create own boards;
-Add own cards (by taking a photo from device’s camera, selecting an image from the gallery or selecting from our archive of pictures);
-Record own voice and listen to it;
-Save sentences or phrases as favorites;
-Edit, duplicate and delete boards and cards;
2.Store, where new sets of cards and features await you;
3.Account registration;
4.Whiteboard and keyboard to better express yourself;
5.Account information, where guardians can view and edit name, email address, and password;
6.FAQs and Privacy Policy.

### 1.1.2 — 2014-02-16

This version includes a delete button for removing a single card and a better voice for iOS 7 and later.

### 1.0 — 2014-02-02

No release notes.

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