My First Calendar vs ExpressMe Communicator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
My First Calendar
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My First Calendar is a custom designed tool for families with children, especially those who attend speech therapy or need assistance in language learning. This app is designed to follow the speech development in a form of interactive diary and a calendar. Unique features: - Interactive diary where children can use vast variety of visualized activities to describe the daily life, make photos of their achievements and record own stories! - Parents and therapists can follow the speech therapy progress in free-time activities, mark special dates and events to look forward to! All activities can be synchronized with parents’ own Google Calendar account. - Customization of the calendar color palettes, profile settings, date format by country and adding own content to the activities inventory. - Fill each day with your favourite activities! Make photos, drawing, record spoken or written memos of each day and have fun!
ExpressMe Communicator
This app provides a touch-based interface to translate thoughts into spoken communication for individuals with speech impairments. It offers a free, complete AAC experience with over 200 symbols and text-to-speech functionality. Optional advanced tools are available as a one-time purchase.
- 200+ ready-to-use symbols
- Intuitive touch-based interface
- Instant text-to-speech
- Password-protected admin mode
- Kiosk-ready design
- Works entirely offline
- Full VoiceOver support
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ExpressMe Communicator is a dedicated Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) app designed to bridge the communication gap for individuals with speech impairments and intellectual disabilities. Built with empathy and accessibility at its core, our mission is to give everyone a voice — regardless of age or ability. Whether for a young child learning to express basic needs, an adult navigating daily interactions, or a senior recovering from stroke or aphasia, ExpressMe provides an intuitive, touch-based interface that translates thoughts into clear, spoken communication. FREE TO COMMUNICATE ExpressMe believes communication is a right, not a premium. The complete AAC experience — 200+ symbols across 10 categories, text-to-speech, swipe navigation, and animated transitions — is completely free. No trial, no feature walls. Advanced caregiver tools are available as a one-time $9.99 Pro upgrade. No subscription. DESIGNED FOR PEACE OF MIND We know caregivers need confidence that the app — and the device — will stay exactly as configured: • Password-Protected Admin Mode: All vocabulary editing and settings are locked behind a secure admin password. Users interact only with the communication interface. • Kiosk-Ready Design: Pair with iOS Guided Access to lock the device entirely into ExpressMe. Step-by-step setup instructions included. • Keep Screen Awake: Prevents the device from dimming or sleeping during communication sessions. • Factory Reset Protection: Only an authenticated administrator can reset the app, protecting vocabulary from accidental deletion. BUILT FOR COMMUNICATION • 200+ Ready-to-Use Symbols: Start communicating immediately with rich built-in vocabulary organized into 10 intuitive categories. • Adjustable Card Sizes: Four options — Small, Normal, Large, and Extra Large — for users with different visual acuity and motor skills. • Swipe Between Categories: Glide through categories with smooth transitions. Choose instant switching, a 2D slide, or a 3D cube effect. • Instant Text-to-Speech: Tap symbols to build sentences, then press Speak. Speech fires instantly — zero delay — with a visual pulse synchronized to the audio. • Customizable Cards (Pro): Create and organize custom symbols using photos from the camera or library. • Adaptive Grid Layouts: Grid sizing adjusts automatically to your selected card size, filling the screen without gaps. • Hide & Manage Symbols (Pro): Hide irrelevant symbols to reduce clutter — invisible in communication mode, easily restored in admin mode. PRIVATE & OFFLINE Works entirely offline — no internet required. All data stays on the device. No accounts, no cloud, no tracking. ACCESSIBLE BY DESIGN Full VoiceOver support. Extra Large card sizes for users with low vision or limited motor control. UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY Optimized for iPad and iPhone, ExpressMe ensures communication is always within reach — at home, in the classroom, at therapy, or on the go. Communication is a fundamental human right. Let ExpressMe Communicator help you and your loved ones connect, understand, and be understood.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: My First Calendar at 3 against ExpressMe Communicator's —. My First Calendar also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.1). On price 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
Both are free to download. My First Calendar sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and ExpressMe Communicator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | My First Calendar | ExpressMe Communicator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 167 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MiTale Oy | Kazuhito Takahashi |
In-app purchases
My First Calendar
- Remove Ads$0.99
- Unlock drawing$0.99
- Unlock parental$0.99
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- Unlock Photo$0.99
- Unlock All$3.99
ExpressMe Communicator
- ExpressMe Pro"$9.99
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