# Emergency Chat vs TypingTalk AAC

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Emergency Chat at none against TypingTalk AAC's 3. Emergency Chat also leads on ratings volume (87 vs 16) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TypingTalk AAC sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Emergency Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Emergency Chat against 4.9 for TypingTalk AAC. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Emergency Chat has 87 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of Emergency Chat's written reviews are positive against 100% of TypingTalk AAC's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Emergency Chat | TypingTalk AAC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emergency-chat/id1024194363/reviews) | [4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typingtalk-aac/id6740844325/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **87** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 98.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leonard Elezi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024194362) | [Samiya Noureen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791912178) |

## What reviewers say

### Emergency Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emergency-chat/id1024194363)

Facilitates communication when speech is not possible. Features a customizable splash screen explaining your inability to speak and a simple chat interface for direct messaging.

**Highlights:** Speech-free communication, Customizable splash screen, Pre-written explanation for non-verbal users, Simple chat interface, Adjustable title and text

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Extremely helpful for communication
- 💡 Customizable messages for situations
- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- ❤️ Life-saving for nonverbal episodes
- ✅ Effective for anxiety and panic attacks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bright green on white color scheme
- 🐛 Starting message too big with large text

**Reported bugs**

- App colors changed to bright green on white
- Starting message too big with large text setting

**Requested features**

- Speech option / text-to-speech
- Different chat bubble colors (like iMessage)
- Voice box or sound board with common phrases
- Option to text/alert certain individuals
- Save chats option


### TypingTalk AAC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typingtalk-aac/id6740844325)

This communication aid allows users to type text and have it spoken aloud via text-to-speech. It offers a wide selection of voices and languages, customizable phrase buttons with visual aids, and options for offline use and device syncing.

**Highlights:** Text-to-speech playback, Extensive voice and language options, Customizable quick phrases with visual aids, Offline voice support, Personal Voice creation, Phrase syncing across devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Donate monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Donate one-time | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Emergency Chat free?

Emergency Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TypingTalk AAC free?

TypingTalk AAC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Emergency Chat or TypingTalk AAC?

Emergency Chat and TypingTalk AAC are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 87 and 16 ratings respectively.

### Do Emergency Chat or TypingTalk AAC have ads?

Neither Emergency Chat nor TypingTalk AAC shows ads.

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