Comparison

Handi Photo vs PEC Board

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

Head to head
About

Handi Photo

Features
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Wouldn't it be incredible to communicate with your handicapped child with photos, especially when other alternative communication methods have failed. Handi Photos is an utterly simple app for handicapped children (and adults) to express what they want, and to know what is going to happen next, by pointing at photos. Before purchasing Handi Photos, start one-way communication using the Photos app that comes with iPhone. Once the child has learned that a photo means "this is going to happen" he will start wanting to express himself too, and the communication becomes two-way. Handi Photos has the same functions as the iOS native Photos app for selecting and flipping through photos but Handi Photos does NOT have all those extra buttons to accidentally tap and get lost. We created Handi Photos for our own handicapped daughter and she now uses it on a daily basis. Any other communication method, sign language, image cards, talking, were all beyond our daughter's capacity, but Handi Photos has been working great. She loves to tell us what she wants to do and we love to tell her what will happen next.

About

PEC Board

Features
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PEC Board – Picture Exchange Communication Made Easy Designed by the neurodivergent community, for the neurodivergent community. PEC Board is a modern, intuitive Picture Exchange Communication (PEC) application designed to support individuals who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Whether for children learning to communicate, adults with speech difficulties, or anyone seeking an alternative communication method, PEC Board makes expressive communication accessible, engaging, and effective. Core Features: Build sentences by tapping colorful picture cards organized into categories like people, actions, feelings, food, places, and more. Each card displays a clear image paired with a word, making communication visual and easy to understand. Hear your message come to life with built-in text-to-speechβ€”tap the speak button to hear your sentence read aloud, supporting learning and natural conversation flow. Add personalized words and upload custom images to create a truly unique communication board that reflects the user's interests, needs, and personality. Organize words across intuitive categories (people, actions, feelings, food, drinks, places, objects, colors, numbers, body parts, time, questions, and more) for quick access during conversations. Mark favorite words for instant one-tap access to frequently used phrases, speeding up communication in daily conversations. Customization & Personalization: Choose from multiple color schemes (Colorful, Pastel Blue, Green, Yellow, Purple, Soft Gray) to match preferences and reduce visual fatigue. Customize the app background with gradient themes, making the interface feel personal and inviting. Set a custom name and secure your settings with an optional PIN protection. Cross-Device Synchronization: Your communication board syncs seamlessly across devices, ensuring consistency whether you're at home, school, or on the go. Favorite words and preferences are saved locally for quick access, with full board data stored securely in the cloud. Designed for Everyone: Intuitive touch interface optimized for users of all ages and abilities. High-contrast, accessible design that works beautifully on tablets and phones. Parental and caregiver controls for managing and monitoring communication progress. PEC Board empowers users to express themselves clearly, confidently, and independently. Start building better conversations today.

Screenshots

Handi Photo4 screens
PEC Board4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PEC Board at every 6 weeks against Handi Photo's every 4 months. Handi Photo's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Handi Photo ships an update every 4 months, PEC Board every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Handi Photo versus PEC Board: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandi PhotoPEC Board
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB196 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoope KoskiAlexandros Preston

In-app purchases

None

Handi Photo

No in-app purchases

None

PEC Board

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Handi Photo free?
Handi Photo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PEC Board free?
PEC Board is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Handi Photo or PEC Board have ads?
Neither Handi Photo nor PEC Board shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Handi Photo or PEC Board?
Handi Photo ships an update every 4 months, and PEC Board every 6 weeks. Most recently, Handi Photo was updated on November 2, 2026 and PEC Board on October 31, 2026.

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