Comparison

Vaakya vs GibTalk

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

Head to head
About

Vaakya

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Vaakya is a picture based AAC app designed for people with speech impairments.This may be in the case of aphasia, MND/ALS, after a stroke, in case of vocal cord problems or other speech problems. It is also suitable for Individuals affected by autism, cerebral palsy and various other mental and physical conditions. The app is an AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) tool and can also be used to practice during rehabilitation. Even for individuals with such conditions that are unable to read, it works as an effective tool to communicate as it depends on images and audio instead of text. With the app, you can create a combination of custom images and audio which are relate-able to an individual user in order to effectively communicate. For educators, therapists and guardian’s, multiple users can be created which can contain images and audio customized to relate to each specific individual.

About

GibTalk

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GibTalk - Communication for Everyone A free, multi-language AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) app that empowers people with speech disabilities to communicate clearly and confidently. Whether you're nonverbal, have difficulty speaking due to autism, stroke, cerebral palsy, or other conditions - GibTalk helps you express yourself. - Completely free - No ads, ever - Works in multiple languages - Easy to use - Open source FEATURES Multi-Language Support Create words in any language your device supports. Perfect for multilingual families or switching between languages. Customizable Word Library Add your own words, phrases, and sentences. Edit anytime to match your needs. Organize Your Way Use folders to group related words - daily needs, emotions, questions, or by location/activity. Backup & Sync Save your word library. Never lose your communication setup. Quick Start Templates Import pre-made word sets from online templates to get started immediately. Symbol Search Find the right visual symbol quickly with built-in search. Text-to-Speech Keyboard Type freely and have your words spoken aloud. WHO IS THIS FOR? GibTalk helps people who: - Are nonverbal or have limited speech - Have autism spectrum disorder - Are recovering from stroke or brain injury - Have cerebral palsy - Have motor neuron disease (ALS/MND) - Need temporary speech support after surgery - Work as speech therapists or special education teachers PRIVACY & TRANSPARENCY - No data collection - No ads - No subscriptions - Open source: https://github.com/ragibkl/GibTalk Built with care for the disability community. Communication is a human right. HELP US IMPROVE Teachers & Speech Therapists: We're looking for educators to help create word templates for different regions and activities. Email: ragib.badaruddin@gmail.com GitHub: https://github.com/ragibkl/GibTalk Built with teachers from Permata Kurnia, Malaysia. FAQ How do I use different languages for a word? Edit the word and choose a different language from the dropdown. You may need to install additional text-to-speech voice data in your device settings.

Screenshots

Vaakya3 screens
GibTalk3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Vaakya at every 4 weeks against GibTalk's every 6 months. Vaakya also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 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

Vaakya ships an update every 4 weeks, GibTalk every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Vaakya versus GibTalk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVaakyaGibTalk
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks β€” betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size30 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWAVE INFRATECH PRIVATE LIMITEDMohd Ragib Bin Badaruddin

In-app purchases

None

Vaakya

No in-app purchases

None

GibTalk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vaakya free?
Vaakya is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GibTalk free?
GibTalk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vaakya or GibTalk have ads?
Neither Vaakya nor GibTalk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vaakya or GibTalk?
Vaakya ships an update every 4 weeks, and GibTalk every 6 months. Most recently, Vaakya was updated on October 1, 2026 and GibTalk on October 1, 2026.

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