TD Snap® vs German Deutsch AAC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TD Snap®
This communication software assists individuals with speech and language disabilities by offering symbol-supported and text-based communication options. It features customizable page sets and editing tools, accessible via touch, eye gaze, and switch access. A subscription is required after a trial period.
- Symbol-supported and text-based page sets
- Customizable editing tools
- Touch, eye gaze, and switch access
- Picture Communication Symbols library
- Visual schedules and timers
- Cloud-based content syncing
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TD Snap® is a flexible, robust communication software for people with speech and language disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy and aphasia. Created by Tobii Dynavox, a leader in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), TD Snap provides a choice of evidence-based, professionally developed page sets designed to meet different communication needs and preferences, with both symbol-supported and text-based options. TD Snap includes easy-to-use editing tools to create a personalized experience, and is accessible via touch, eye gaze and switch access methods. A monthly subscription is required to enable speech following a 1-month trial period. Tobii Dynavox offers complementary resources to help communicators, caregivers, and professionals succeed with TD Snap. These resources can be found by visiting myTobiiDynavox.com or tobiidynavox.com. Have you purchased a Tobii Dynavox device and looking to use your companion TD Snap license on an iOS device? Download this app and log into myTobiiDynavox in the start-up wizard. Customizable TD Snap Page Sets: • Core First: A symbol-supported page set enabling a path to literacy at any stage of language development, now also available in High contrast • Motor Plan: A symbol-supported page set enabling efficient language acquisition at any age, custom designed for both touch and eye gaze • Express: A symbol-supported page set to help people express themselves using theme-based phrases and words, now also available in bilingual Spanish/English • Text: A page set for those who are literate or transitioning from symbol supports to literacy • Scanning: A page set for those who use scanning as their primary access method, • Aphasia: A page set to help adults with aphasia communicate while also supporting language recovery , now also available in bilingual Spanish/English • PODD*: A page set based on the Pragmatic Organization Dynamic Display vocabulary strategy, developed by AAC expert Gayle Porter • Gateway*: A page set based on the Gateway vocabulary strategy, developed by Joan Bruno *Denotes in-app purchase of an additional monthly subscription per page or symbol set. Developed by a third party. Powerful Set of Integrated TD Snap Tools: • Editing: An intuitive editing tool to help customize buttons to meet a communicator’s unique needs • Diversity: A variety of diversity settings that let you customize skin tone, hair shades, and more • PCS: A built-in library of over 75,000 Picture Communication Symbols translated into over 25 languages • Search: A search bar to locate words and symbols with an easy and accessible path to find them • Visual Supports: A set of supports like visual schedules, timers, and scripts • Google Assistant: An integrated tool enabling symbol-supported access to Google Assistant • QuickFires: A set of commonly used pre-programmed phrases to make communication smoother • myTobiiDynavox: A cloud-based resource for backing up, sharing, and syncing customized content. How Subscriptions Work Following the 1-month free trial, your Apple ID payment method on file will automatically be charged monthly unless you cancel 24 hours before the trial ends. Subsequent monthly payments will be charged to your Apple ID payment method 24 hours before the end of each period. Your subscriptions are managed in account settings on the App Store. TD Snap® is a trademark and registered trademark of Tobii Dynavox AB. Tobii Dynavox cannot guarantee compatibility of TD Snap with any non-Tobii Dynavox brand of hardware and will not offer technical support for compatibility issues. All downloads are governed by TD Snap License Agreement for Download.
German Deutsch AAC
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Deutsch AAC – Deine Stimme. Anytime. Anywhere. Deutsch AAC ist ein freundliches, schnelles Board für Unterstützte Kommunikation (UK) auf Deutsch – für Menschen jeden Alters, die Symbol- und Sprachausgabe zur Verständigung im Alltag nutzen möchten: Zuhause, unterwegs, in Therapie oder im Unterricht. Warum Deutsch AAC? • Einfach kommunizieren: Tippen → Sprechen → Verbinden. • Core Words zuerst: „ich, du, will, mehr, bitte, fertig“ – für schnelle Satzbildung. • Alltag & Situationen: Essen, Trinken, Gefühle, Hilfe, Toilette, Freizeit, Familie. • Klarer Text-zu-Sprache-Ausgabe (TTS): Hochwertige deutsche Stimmen (männlich/weiblich). • Anpassbar: Eigene Wörter, Fotos, Phrasen und Orte als Kacheln hinzufügen. • Favoriten & Zuletzt genutzt: Häufige Wörter sofort verfügbar. • Offline nutzbar: Funktioniert ohne Internet – praktisch für Klinik, Schule und Reisen. • Gute Lesbarkeit: Große Tasten, kontraststarkes Design, geringe kognitive Belastung. • Suchen: Wörter blitzschnell finden. • Praxisnah: Unterstützt Logopädie, Heilpädagogik und Assistenz im Alltag. Für wen? Für Personen mit Autismus-Spektrum-Störung, Apraxie, Aphasien, Late-Talkern oder jede/n, der/die temporär oder dauerhaft wenig bzw. nicht spricht – Kinder, Jugendliche und Erwachsene eingeschlossen. Auch hilfreich für Angehörige, Betreuungspersonen, Therapeutinnen/Therapeuten und Lehrkräfte. Typische Aussagen – ganz ohne Hürden „Ich will trinken.“ „Mehr Saft, bitte.“ „Ich brauche Hilfe.“ „Das gefällt mir nicht.“ „Pause.“ „Mir ist kalt/warm.“ „Wo ist Mama/Papa?“ Unterricht: „Ich bin fertig.“ „Ich verstehe nicht.“ „Kannst du wiederholen?“ Therapie: „Noch einmal.“ „Stopp, bitte.“ „Nächste Aufgabe.“ Sorgfältig für Deutsch umgesetzt Natürliche Formulierungen, Pluralformen, optionale Artikel (der/die/das), Umlaute. Optimiert für iPhone & iPad. Barrierearme Typografie, klare und laute Sprachausgabe. Hell/Dunkel-Modus, haptisches Feedback (sofern verfügbar). Datenschutz & Sicherheit Keine Werbung. Kein Tracking persönlicher Sprachinhalte. Keine Drittanbieter-Analytics, die Personen identifizieren. Offline funktioniert hervorragend; online nur für optionale Stimm-Downloads (falls benötigt). So startest du App öffnen → deutsche Stimme wählen → ein Core-Wort tippen („ich / will / mehr …“) → 3–5 Lieblingskacheln hinzufügen (z. B. Essen, Trinken, Familie). Täglich 5 Minuten üben: Tippen → Sprechen → kleine Erfolge feiern. Kleine Schritte, große Wirkung. Stärken unterstützen Hilft bei motorischer Planung (stabile Kachelpositionen), sensorisch freundlichem Kontrast und kurzen Phrasen – auch bei gestaltbasiertem Lernen/Echolalie. Mit Deutsch AAC wird Kommunikation schneller, ruhiger, klarer – ob im Alltag, im Unterricht oder in der Therapie. Lass uns Sprechen einfacher und zugänglicher machen – für alle. Everyday communication | Alltagskommunikation Speak needs, choices, feelings fast: German AAC board, nonverbal communication app, Unterstützte Kommunikation iOS with clear Text-to-Speech. Helpful for kids, nonverbal users, and adults—at home, in class, therapy, work, or travel. Scalable & personal | Skalierbar & persönlich Start with Core Words (ich, du, will, mehr, bitte), then build phrases and routines. Add tiles for names, foods, places; reorder for motor planning. Barrierearme Kommunikation: large buttons, high contrast, search, offline first. Real phrases | Reale Sätze “I need help / Ich brauche Hilfe.” “More please / Mehr, bitte.” “Break / Pause.” Unterricht/Therapie: “I’m finished / Ich bin fertig.” “Again, please / Noch einmal, bitte.” Privacy & quality | Datenschutz & Qualität No ads, no tracking of personal speech content, optional voice downloads. Natural deutsche Stimmen, iPhone & iPad, Light/Dark. Tap → Speak → Connect | Tippen → Sprechen → Verbinden Make speaking faster, calmer, clearer in German Give your voice a shortcut to the world. Start today and feel the calm of being understood. Jetzt ausprobieren – kleine Schritte, große Wirkung. Deine Stimme. Dein Weg.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TD Snap® at Free against German Deutsch AAC's $17.99. TD Snap® also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). German Deutsch AAC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads and device support 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
TD Snap® is free to download; German Deutsch AAC costs $17.99 up front. TD Snap® sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. German Deutsch AAC asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | TD Snap® | German Deutsch AAC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $17.99 |
| Rating | 4.1 (882 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 30.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 882 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3.4 GB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tobii Dynavox LLC | Saurabh Khare |
Bugs and requests
TD Snap®
Reported bugs
4 issues- Voice disappearing after updates
- Crashes on launch
- Incompatibility with iPad Pro
- Inability to restore purchased content
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to change undo symbol
- Link to ACCIL image database
- Ability to set user age for appropriate vocabulary
- More robust core vocabulary
- Easier grammar modeling
German Deutsch AAC
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TD Snap®
- Gateway Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- PODD Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- Metacom Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
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- Speaking Upgrade Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
German Deutsch AAC
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Is German Deutsch AAC free?
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