Comparison

Visualfy vs ChatBoard

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

Head to head
About

Visualfy

This app provides visual and sensory alerts for individuals who are deaf or have hearing loss. It recognizes important sounds and translates them into alerts on connected devices, enhancing safety and accessibility in homes and public spaces.

Highlights
  • Visual and vibration alerts for sounds
  • Smart home device integration
  • Public space notifications
  • Customizable alert colors
  • Support for Spanish and International Sign Language
Features
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Visualfy is the app for deaf people, people with hearing loss and institutions committed to hearing accessibility. It gives access to our accessibility solutions for mobile phones, public spaces and homes. Visualfy’s technology recognizes relevant sounds such as a fire alarm, the beep warning for your turn at a hospital’s waiting room, a doorbell, an alarm clock or a baby crying, among others, and turns them into visual (colors) and sensory (vibration) alerts in any connected device, such as a smart bulb, a mobile phone or a smartband. More info at: www.visualfy.com - Visualfy Places. Receive emergency and informative accessible notifications by public spaces adapted by Visualfy, just by subscribing to the building services, also free of charge. Safer and always informed in hospitals, libraries, public attention offices and other public and private buildings. - Visualfy Home. If you have purchased our product for home accessibility, Visualfy Home, configure it easily from the app, customize the colors of the alerts, choose the devices where you want to receive them, invite your familiy to use it and much more. Visualfy’s information is fully adapted to Spanish Sign Language (LSE) and International Sign Language System (SSI), and you can be attended in sign language by our customer care service. We re not just an app but a social impact project, formed by deaf and hearing people, that works every day to create a world where not hearing does not stop anyone’s dreams. Wherever you go, stand up for your rights and demand accessibility!. Download Visualfy and be the change.

About

ChatBoard

This app instantly converts spoken words into large, easy-to-read text on screen, facilitating face-to-face communication for individuals with hearing impairments. Its minimalist design and advanced speech recognition ensure clear conversations in various dialects and environments.

Highlights
  • Ultra-large text display
  • Fast speech recognition
  • High accuracy and dialect support
  • Minimalist, ad-free interface
  • Customizable quick phrases (subscription)
  • Full-screen conversation display
Features
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■ App Introduction ChatBoard: The ultimate face-to-face communication tool designed for the hearing impaired and their loved ones. We have stripped away all unnecessary complexity to focus on doing one thing perfectly: instantly and accurately transforming every word you speak into massive, easy-to-read text on the screen. No more struggling with hand gestures. No more shouting. Just open ChatBoard and let communication return to its simplest form. Don’t let hearing loss stand in the way of love and connection. ■ Key Features ○ Ultra-Large Text for Instant Clarity Features a full-screen display with extra-large fonts, specifically optimized for seniors and hearing-impaired users with low vision. Read effortlessly from any distance. ○ Lightning-Fast Speech Recognition Powered by top-tier speech recognition technology, your words appear on screen the moment you speak. It keeps up with even the fastest talkers, creating a fluid conversation experience that feels just like a normal chat—no more waiting for slow typing. ○ High Accuracy & Dialect Support Not only does it offer exceptional accuracy for standard language, but it also supports various regional dialects. Now, elderly family members can communicate smoothly in their native accents. ○ Minimalist Design, Zero Learning Curve A clean, ad-free interface with intuitive controls. It’s ready to use the moment you open it. With just one tap to speak, anyone—from elderly parents to young children—can master it instantly. ■ Perfect For ○ Family Gatherings: Even with hearing loss, everyone can join in the laughter and conversation. ○ Daily Reminders: Whether it’s a reminder to take medication or a simple "How are you?", every caring word is clearly visible. ○ Running Errands: Visiting the doctor or the bank? Just show your phone to the staff to eliminate awkward misunderstandings. Download ChatBoard today, and turn your voice into visible warmth. ----------------------- 【ChatBoard Advanced Subscription Service Description】 1. Advanced is a membership service launched by ChatBoard, providing more accurate AI voice recognition service, improving recognition accuracy in different accents and environments, and intelligently adapting to users' speaking styles. It also offers customizable quick phrases function, allowing users to create personalized shortcuts according to individual needs, enabling one-click input to save time and effort. 2. After confirming purchase and payment, automatic renewal will be processed through your iTunes account. Your Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before expiration, and upon successful payment, the subscription period will be extended for one subscription cycle. To cancel renewal, please manually turn off the auto-renewal function in iTunes/AppleID settings management at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Terms of Use(EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Visualfy4 screens
ChatBoard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ChatBoard at 100% against Visualfy's 50%. ChatBoard also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). Visualfy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. ChatBoard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.90 per month. Visualfy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ChatBoard holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChatBoard has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Visualfy's written reviews are positive against 100% of ChatBoard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visualfy ships an update every 5 weeks, ChatBoard every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Visualfy versus ChatBoard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisualfyChatBoard
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.5 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings117 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVisualfyMutacore Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Visualfy

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

ChatBoard

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Visualfy

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ChatBoard

Subscriptions2
  • Advanced Monthly1 Month trial$4.901 Month
  • Advanced Yearly$49.001 Year

Questions

Is Visualfy free?
Visualfy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChatBoard free?
ChatBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Visualfy or ChatBoard?
ChatBoard is rated higher. Visualfy averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ChatBoard averages 4.5 from 17 ratings.
Do Visualfy or ChatBoard have ads?
Neither Visualfy nor ChatBoard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Visualfy or ChatBoard?
Visualfy ships an update every 5 weeks, and ChatBoard every 8 days. Most recently, Visualfy was updated on September 8, 2026 and ChatBoard on June 4, 2026.

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