Comparison

Talkative vs Speech Assistant

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

Head to head
About

Talkative

This app provides an accessible way to communicate using customizable image boards and a large-button keyboard. It supports touch and facial gesture controls, with a voice synthesizer to read out typed sentences. Users can personalize their experience with custom words, themes, and voice speeds.

Highlights
  • Customizable image boards
  • Large-button keyboard
  • Voice synthesizer
  • Facial gesture control
  • Touch control
  • Customizable voice speed
  • Keyboard themes
Features
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Talkative is an assistive communication app that allows the user to communicate through accessible image boards and keyboard. It supports both touch and facial gestures control, recognized by the device’s camera. Features: * Two different styles of image boards: one lets you create a sentence word by word, and the other says full preset sentences. * Add your own words and add them to the image board. * A full keyboard with large buttons and a voice synthesizer to read the sentence out lout. * Navigate the boards either through touch or facial gestures that are recognized by the device’s camera. * Choose which gestures you wish to use: blinking one eye or smiling. * Set the voice synthesizer talking speed. * Choose from different keyboard theme colors the one that best suits you. --- About subscription: Talkative offers an optional subscription with a free trial period, then an auto-renewable monthly subscription when trial ends. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration/price selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free one week initial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://talkative-a7287.firebaseapp.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://talkative-a7287.firebaseapp.com/privacy.html

About

Speech Assistant

This assistive communication tool helps individuals with speech difficulties express themselves. It offers text-to-speech, hands-free control via head movement, and an Apple Watch app for on-the-go communication. Users can save and organize phrases, and type messages instantly with an alphabetical grid keyboard.

Highlights
  • Text-to-Speech functionality
  • Hands-free head movement control
  • Listening mode for quick answers
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Customizable phrase organization
  • Instant typing with grid keyboard
Features
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Speech Assistant - AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) Talker Watch is assistive technology tool designed to help individuals who have difficulty speaking or communicating effectively.  The app is used by people with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, Angelman syndrome, and others with speech difficulties. AAC Talker Watch is highly customisable and include features to help individuals with communication difficulties to express themselves more effectively. Most important features included(not limited to) so far are 1. Text to Speech - Read aloud your saved texts with one tap 2. Handsfree usage - Select texts with head movement instead of finger taps 3. Listening mode - Let the app generate answers to the questions you are asked to. ( Currently, only YES or NO, Either OR and Number answers are supported) 4. Apple Watch - Transfer your saved texts to watch app and access your speech assistant on your wrist. Handsfree usage with head tracking is supported with devices iPhone X or higher versions of iPhone. The devices which are older than iPhone X would work with touch. Besides saving phrases, AAC also lets you type what you want to say instantly. The app includes a Grid Keyboard arranged alphabetically for people learning to type. Your favorite texts could be organised in categories. The categories could be prioritised, displayed/hidden as per your needs. NOTE: As each patient's requirements and physical capabilities vary, it is important to note that this application serves as a means of communication. It is advisable to seek advice from a medical professional prior to utilising this app. Pleas refer to our privacy policy for more information about the data we collect https://speechassistant.io/privacypolicy.html Privacy Policy - https://speechassistant.io/privacypolicy.html Terms of Use - https://speechassistant.io/terms.html For any questions or inquiries, please get in touch: lokireddy.apps@gmail.com

Screenshots

Talkative4 screens
Speech Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speech Assistant at 100% against Talkative's 40%. Speech Assistant also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.2). Talkative's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Talkative sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Speech Assistant sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Speech Assistant holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Talkative's written reviews are positive against 100% of Speech Assistant's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Talkative ships an update every 6 weeks, Speech Assistant every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Talkative versus Speech Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalkativeSpeech Assistant
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (6 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS10.3 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size830 MB39 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperArthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.Kalyani Bhimavarapu

Customer experience

Talkative

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

Speech Assistant

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Talkative

Subscriptions1
  • Talkative Premium Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$2.99
5 purchases

Speech Assistant

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Premium Access$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium Access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium Access3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Monthly Premium Access$9.991 Month
One-time1
  • AAC Talker Premium Access$34.99

Questions

Is Talkative free?
Talkative is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speech Assistant free?
Speech Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Talkative or Speech Assistant?
Speech Assistant is rated higher. Talkative averages 2.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Speech Assistant averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Talkative or Speech Assistant have ads?
Neither Talkative nor Speech Assistant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Talkative or Speech Assistant?
Talkative ships an update every 6 weeks, and Speech Assistant every 10 months. Most recently, Talkative was updated on November 2, 2026 and Speech Assistant on November 3, 2026.

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