# TouchChat HD- AAC w/ WordPower — Full-Featured AAC Solution > Full-featured AAC app with customizable vocabularies for speech-impaired individuals. (iPhone/iPad app by Prentke Romich Company.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchchat-hd-aac-w-wordpower/id412351574 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Prentke Romich Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/474446992) - Category: Education, Medical - Price: $299.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.90/5 from 130 App Store ratings · 43 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 2.4 GB - Languages: American English, Arabic, Canadian French, Hebrew, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish - Released: 2011-01-06 - Data updated: 2026-08-25 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchchat-hd-aac-w-wordpower/id412351574/reviews.md ## What is TouchChat HD? TouchChat is a full-featured Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) solution for individuals who have difficulty using their natural voice. TouchChat is designed for individuals with Autism, Down Syndrome, ALS, apraxia, stroke, or other conditions that affect a person's ability to use natural speech. TouchChat gives an individual the ability to choose a vocabulary file which consists of pages and buttons that contain words, phrases, sentences, and other functions. Messages are spoken with a built-in voice synthesizer or by playing a recorded message. Various synthesized and custom voice options are available, allowing the user to choose a voice that fits their own personality. This version of TouchChat is bundled with the WordPower® series of AAC vocabularies designed by Nancy Inman. WordPower is a word-based vocabulary that allows for easy and intuitive communication. TouchChat HD with WordPower includes English, Spanish, French, and Mandarin options in a universal app supporting iPhone®, iPod touch® and iPad®. Various vocabulary files are included. Visit our website for a full list of options. The Upgrade Store provides English vocabularies files (Gateway©, Pixon®60 and Talk About AAC), services, and symbol libraries. Vocabulary files within TouchChat are fully customizable, including pages, grid layout, buttons, messages, and symbols. Select from over 45 button actions and nearly 40,000 Symbolstix® symbols* when creating new buttons. You can also choose to use an existing image or take a photo with the built-in camera. Additionally, gestures can be used to navigate to new pages, speak messages, etc. *Please note: PCS© symbols can only be used in TouchChat after an in-app purchase is completed. Button activation timing can be adjusted to meet the needs and capabilities of the user. Adjustments include button dwell time and button release time. Buttons can also be configured to activate on release. Additional access methods such as scanning, head tracking, and eye tracking may be available based on device model and may require an additional hardware purchase. Once programming is complete, vocabulary files can be imported and exported through AirDrop, email, iTunes® file sharing, DropBox™ or Google Drive™. TouchChat also enables users to subscribe to iShare and store custom files for safe keeping (not available to customers residing in the European Union). Visit www.touchchatapp.com for more information on the app and for more information and training. PRC-Saltillo (formerly known as Prentke Romich Company) is a pioneer in the field of assistive technology and AAC. iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. By downloading and using the TouchChat app, the purchaser accepts the PRC-Saltillo TouchChat Software License Terms. The Manufacturer of the iOS application – TouchChat is: Prentke Romich Company dba PRC-Saltillo 1022 Heyl Rd Wooster, OH 44691 USA Tel.: (330) 262-1984 // (800) 262-1984 Fax: (330) 262-4829 Email: info@aacapps.com Web: www.prc-saltillo.com The EU Authorized European Representative for the iOS application – TouchChat is: Prentke Romich GmbH Karthäuserstr. 3 D-34117 Kassel Germany Tel.: (05 61) 7 85 59-0 Fax: (05 61) 7 85 59-29 Email: info@prentke-romich.de Web : www.prentke-romich.de The UK Responsible Person for the iOS application – TouchChat is: Liberator Ltd Glenside Business Park West Pinchbeck, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 3SA UK Tel: +44 (0)1733 370470 Email: info@liberator.co.uk Web: www.liberator.co.uk/ The Swiss Authorized Representative for the iOS application – TouchChat is: Inspera GmbH Thunstrasse 64 | CH-3110 Münsingen Phone +41 31 819 74 60 | Mobile +41 79 435 53 09 mail@inspera.ch | www.inspera.ch ## Key features - Customizable vocabulary files - Synthesized and recorded messages - Multiple language support - Adjustable button activation - Symbolstix and PCS symbol integration - Export/import vocabulary files ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $299.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Talk-About Vocabulary | $44.99 | one-time | | Hebrew Language Pack | $149.99 | one-time | | Gateway Vocabulary | $149.99 | one-time | | Pixon® for TouchChat | $79.99 | one-time | | News-2-You Service | $59.99 | one-time | | News-2-You and Unique Service | $99.99 | one-time | | iShare Individual 1-Year 2GB Subscription | $59.99 | one-time | | iShare Team 1-Year 30GB Subscription | $239.99 | one-time | | Arabic Vocabulary Set | $49.99 | one-time | | PCS Symbol Library | $49.99 | one-time | | Irisbond Hiru™ Eye Tracker | Free | one-time | | Enable Acapela French Voices | $11.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 43) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchchat-hd-aac-w-wordpower/id412351574/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Full scope user here *2026-04-30* This app is perfect with the exception of having a widget. Can we please have a widget! Just a quick access widget instead of having to navigate the apps library or have a overwhelming Home Screen ### 4/5 — Strange white line *2026-04-26* I love TouchChat. Use it with many of my students. I find the Engage SS games great for practice. And I love the ability to have multiple sets of different vocabularies on the same device. A good feature to add would be the ability to edit more than one button at a time (like being able to change multiple buttons to the same background color or font). My only complaint is I got a new iPad and when I purchased and downloaded TouchChat there is a strange white line at the bottom of all my communication boards. It is also on the sides of the display bar when I change the color to something other than white. Toggling on/off key guard inset did not help. I have been through every setting on my iPad and TouchChat. Does anyone else have this issue? Is there something I need to do to make it disappear? ### 5/5 — Touchchat HD- AAC w/ Wordpower *2026-01-14, version 2025.5.1* Full-Featured AAC solution ### 1/5 — Glitch-Fest *2025-12-08, version 2025.5.0* Love the Word Power, but horribly laborious to customize, time-consuming and not as flexible. I regret wasting so much of time of my life trying to make it work… Every new update brings brand new glitches - enjoy! ### 2/5 — Great but with bugs. *2025-11-01* My artistic son has used TouchChat with word power for several years. It is a robust, customizable, and user-friendly AAC option that has given our son a voice and a platform to share his voice on. However, recent iPad and app updates have left many bugs. Since the most recent iPad update, the app stops working. It’s opened, but when you press the icons nothing happens, leaving my son, the user, frustrated. When this happens, we have to delete the app, reinstall it, an import his customizable file. We have had to do this several times, and although simple, it is time-consuming, frustrating, and disheartening… Because it is another thing that is harder in our lives. **Developer response:** We are sorry to hear the app is giving leaving you and your son frustrated. We would encourage you to reach out to our support team: touchchat@aacapps.com so we can understand the problems move and fix the issues are you are experiencing. ### 3/5 — Limited Documentation *2025-10-04* I bought this app on recommendation of my son’s speech therapist. Trying to figure out how to use it is very difficult. Not being an Apple user makes it worse. After finding the website, the links to support documentation are dead, 404 returns. Even once you find some support docs they are not really a layman, or user’s guide. Seems like a nice app but is basically a waste of money if you want to really figure it out and use its potential. **Developer response:** Hi, thank you for your feedback. Within the app, we have a user guide built in if you go to your vocabulary menu (with the vocab files listed), Menu > Help. This gives a comprehensive guide in easy-to-understand language to make your experience with the app more successful. If you have further questions, please reach out to us over email: touchchat@aacapps.com ### 5/5 — Touch Chat HD AAC w / Word Power *2025-04-30, version 2025.2.0* Write aReview ### 3/5 — Meh *2024-11-24* This app is fine. I use it on the recommendation of my speech therapist. I started out with the free trial, then upgraded to the full $300 version. However, it downloaded a whole new program when I got the full version and I don’t see a way to transfer my custom vocabulary to the new app. That’s very frustrating that I am starting over from scratch now. It also appears that if I switch vocabularies (like to a larger grid, for instance) I will have to re-customize everything AGAIN. If there were more compatibility feature, I would give it a higher rating. **Developer response:** Hi there. If you upgraded your TouchChat Discover app, it would not have been a completely separate app and would've maintained your custom vocabulary. It sounds like you purchased a separate app in the App Store. Our support team would be happy to help you transfer your custom vocabulary from one app to another, so please reach out. ### 1/5 — Help *2024-08-10* I accidentally purchased this app on my phone and we need it on our sons tablet who is non verbal we emailed with no assistance on how we can either get our money back so we can purchase it on the tablet. Would like someone to actually reach out to us I emailed a week ago!! **Developer response:** I"m sorry for the delay. You may have heard we recently had a system outage and that has affected our support emails. Since all purchases are handled through Apple, you would need to contact them for a refund. ### 5/5 — A wonderful app *2024-03-19* Our son is non-verbal, and has limited fine motor skills. We started teaching him to communicate with pecs cards. However as his vocabulary grew, his binder became too large to carry everywhere. We tried several different AAC applications, and found our son likes TouchChat the best. When testing with another application, our son realized his device was unlocked and actually changed his app back to TouchChat. We love TouchChat because it’s very user friendly, plus they have a lot of guides on their website. **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. We wish your son continued success! ## Frequently asked questions about TouchChat HD ### What is TouchChat HD- AAC w/ WordPower? TouchChat HD- AAC w/ WordPower is a full-featured Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) application designed for individuals who have difficulty using their natural voice. It provides a platform for users to communicate through customizable vocabulary files, synthesized speech, and recorded messages. ### What are the key features of TouchChat HD? Key features include customizable vocabulary files with pages, buttons, messages, and symbols, support for multiple languages (English, Spanish, French, Mandarin), various synthesized and custom voice options, adjustable button activation timing, and the ability to import and export vocabulary files. ### How is TouchChat HD monetized? The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases for additional features such as PCS symbols and certain vocabulary files. Some services and symbol libraries are also available through an upgrade store. ### What devices is TouchChat HD compatible with? This is a universal app that supports iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad devices. Additional access methods like head tracking and eye tracking may be available depending on the device model and may require extra hardware. ### Who would benefit from using TouchChat HD? Individuals with conditions affecting natural speech, such as Autism, Down Syndrome, ALS, apraxia, or stroke, can benefit from using this app. It empowers them to communicate effectively by providing a robust AAC solution. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2026.2.0 — 2026-05-27 It’s not enough to be up to date, we are always working toward tomorrow. New in this release: New feature: Create a custom page from a word list ### 2026.1.2 — 2026-04-08 Bug fix for hide/show mode. ### 2026.1.1 — 2026-04-02 It’s not enough to be up to date, we are always working toward tomorrow. New in this release: Improved performance issues Fixed the following issues: Words repeating in the speech display bar "Dot" spoken in an empty speech display bar Word Finder not finding words with apostrophes Voice changing mid-sentence ### 2026.1.0 — 2026-02-11 It’s not enough to be up to date, we are always working toward tomorrow. New in this release: Added vocabulary files for various English regions (UK, AU, CA) Added code switching in speech display bar: Use any combination of voices to speak each language Added AI features to support message editing (AI Message Edit), translation (AI Translate), and new symbol creation (AI Image Generation) Added third party switch compatibility ### 2025.5.1 — 2025-12-10 It’s not enough to be up to date, we are always working toward tomorrow. 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