Comparison

カキトーク vs FaceSwitch

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

カキトーク

This tool enables communication when speaking is not possible. Users select characters from a 50-sound board to display messages. Its simple interface is designed for easy use by those unfamiliar with tablets or smartphones.

Highlights
  • Character board for message selection
  • Simple, intuitive interface
  • Access Guide integration for focused use
  • Communication without speaking
Features
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【カキトークの特徴】 声を出せない時でもコミュニケーションできるツールです。 50音順に並んでいるボードから文字を選択して表示することができます。 普段タブレットやスマートフォンを使っていない人でも利用できるように操作を簡単にしてあります。 【おすすめ】 アクセスガイドを設定すると、カキトークアプリだけを使うことが可能になります。 ほかのアプリを使わない場合設定すると利用する人がアプリを探す必要がなくなります。 設定画面から「一般」->「アクセシビリティ」->「アクセスガイド」をONにします。 ホーム画面に戻って、カキトークを起動してからホームボタンを連続3回押下します。 アクセスガイドが表示されるので右上の開始をタッチします。 パスワードを入力してください。 アクセスガイドが開始され、カキトークアプリだけ利用することが可能です。 【動作環境】 iOS10.3以上のiPad Proシリーズ、iPadシリーズ、iPad miniシリーズで動作します。 古いバージョンのiOSのまま利用している方は、最新版へのOSのバージョンアップをお勧めします。

About

FaceSwitch

Features
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"FaceSwitch" is an iOS and iPadOS application that recognizes facial movements to enable simple switch operations. It can detect the following 16 types of facial movements (only the first 8 are supported on devices without a Face ID camera): - Open mouth - Close mouth - Turn face right - Turn face left - Turn face up - Turn face down - Open eyes - Close eyes - Look right - Look left - Look up - Lift eyebrows - Lift mouth corners (smile) - Pucker lips (kiss) - Bite/thin lower lip - Stick out tongue A red rectangle indicating the magnitude of the detected facial movement moves left or right along a slider on the screen. When it crosses the position of the sensitivity adjustment knob, a switch signal is output. For switch output integration, you can select an external switch connected via Bluetooth (such as a "Relay" or the battery-shaped switch "MaBeee"), or the built-in “Home” or “Shortcuts” apps on the iPhone/iPad. - The “Relay” device works with equipment that accepts switch input. - The “MaBeee” device controls battery-operated equipment. - The “Home” app allows control of smart home devices, i.e., smart lights, plugs, and remotes, compatible with "Matter" or "HomeKit". - The “Shortcuts” app allows execution of a series of predefined actions (Shortcuts) on the iPhone or iPad. (*) (*) When linking with the “Shortcuts” app, add the “Open FaceSwitch” action at the end of the registered “Shortcut” (the sequence of actions) so that it automatically returns to “FaceSwitch” operation after executing the Shortcut. For more details, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions and Answers (Q&A) about “FaceSwitch” below. From the settings menu in “FaceSwitch,” you can also change the sound that plays when a switch is turned on. It is possible to set and play sounds such as ringtone or have a short message spoken using synthesized speech. Compatible relay products are as follows: - DSD TECH SH-BT01A Bluetooth Module - DSD TECH 2-Channel Bluetooth 4.0 BLE Relay Module - DSD TECH SH-BT04B Bluetooth Module - TinySine TOSR141 - 4 Channel Bluetooth Relay - Switch Science ISP1507 Bluetooth Relay Module For more information on how to integrate with “Relay,” “MaBeee,” “Home,” or “Shortcuts” apps, and Frequently Asked Questions and Answers (Q&A) about “FaceSwitch,” please refer to the website below. https://atac-lab-products.com/faceswitch/QandA_en.html

Screenshots

FaceSwitch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: カキトーク at Free against FaceSwitch's $9.99. FaceSwitch's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

カキトーク is free to download; FaceSwitch costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

カキトーク ships an update every 10 months, FaceSwitch every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
カキトーク versus FaceSwitch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterカキトークFaceSwitch
PriceFree — better$9.99
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSonicStudio,LLCatacLab Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

カキトーク

No in-app purchases

None

FaceSwitch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is カキトーク free?
カキトーク is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FaceSwitch free?
FaceSwitch costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do カキトーク or FaceSwitch have ads?
Neither カキトーク nor FaceSwitch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, カキトーク or FaceSwitch?
カキトーク ships an update every 10 months, and FaceSwitch every 2 months. Most recently, カキトーク was updated on September 20, 2026 and FaceSwitch on September 22, 2026.

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