# Talkative vs Speech Assistant

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talkative | Speech Assistant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkative-assistive-speech/id1073952556/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-assistant-aac-talker/id6446367342/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 830 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) | [Kalyani Bhimavarapu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528304887) |

## What reviewers say

### Talkative

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkative-assistive-speech/id1073952556)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Talkative Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


### Speech Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-assistant-aac-talker/id6446367342)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |
| AAC Talker Premium Access | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*