Comparison

Proloquo vs Spell Tap

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

Head to head
About

Proloquo

This app provides an intuitive and efficient Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) solution for users of all ages. It facilitates language development and effective communication with features like quick access to words, a search function, and a unique Thinking Space for early communicators. It also offers a full keyboard with word prediction and expert guidance through an accompanying coach.

Highlights
  • Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
  • Quick access to frequently used words
  • Search function for effortless word finding
  • Focus Mode™ for targeted word emphasis
  • Thinking Space™ for early communicators (iPad only)
  • Extensive vocabulary with Related Words™
  • Full keyboard with word prediction
  • Proloquo Coach for expert guidance
Features
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AssistiveWare Proloquo is an intuitive, easy-to-use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) app. Based on years of research, it is the only AAC app designed to meet the needs of all ages without sacrificing ease of use or efficiency. Proloquo is more than just a communication tool; it’s a gateway to language development and effective communication. AN EASY START With a unique design and quick one-tap access to the most used words, you can start using AAC right away. Finding any word is effortless, with an easily accessible Search function. Need to focus on or teach specific words? Use Focus Mode™ and draw attention without restricting or deleting words. THINKING SPACE (only available on iPad) Understanding a beginning communicator can feel like an endless guessing game, leading to frustration on both sides. Proloquo’s unique Thinking Space™ feature allows you to visualize and explore thoughts and meaning even with the earliest communicators. Arrange Proloquo’s visuals in any order for more intuitive communication. Understand each other faster and easier with Proloquo’s Thinking Space. GROWS WITH YOU Proloquo offers an extensive vocabulary unmatched in size and efficiency. With a user-friendly interface and innovative features such as Related Words™, Proloquo ensures everyone, from toddlers to adults, can discover, learn, and love language. Proloquo also offers a full keyboard with word prediction to support literacy. GET EXPERT AAC GUIDANCE WITH PROLOQUO COACH We know learning AAC can be challenging - that’s why we paired Proloquo with Proloquo Coach. Free with a Proloquo subscription, it equips families and educators with the tools and knowledge needed to support children and students in learning to communicate using AAC. With fast in-app support and guided practice, you will always know what to do next. SHARE PROLOQUO WITH YOUR TEAM FOR FREE Share Proloquo at no additional cost. Involve teachers, Speech Pathologists, and grandparents - download the Proloquo app and sync across multiple devices for free. Try Proloquo free for one month! How payment works • After your trial ends, payment will be charged to your Apple Account. • Subscriptions renew automatically. Payment is charged 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. • Don’t want to renew? Cancel more than 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • Want to cancel or change your subscription? Manage it in your account settings on the App Store. The standard Apple Terms of Use apply to this app: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Spell Tap

This communication tool is designed for nonspeaking individuals who use spelled communication. It offers a simple interface with a stencil-like layout for easy selection of letters and numbers, and utilizes text-to-speech for spoken output. The app is fully functional offline and free of ads and in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Stencil-like layout for easy input
  • Automatic Text to Speech
  • Offline functionality
  • No ads or in-app purchases
  • Simple user interface
  • Separated typing and history boxes
Features
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Spell Tap is what we like to think of as a laminate on the go, designed for and tested by nonspeaking individuals with autism who utilize spelled communication. **Utilizing Apple's built in TTS** Fully functional on iPad and iPhone Community driven Key Features: -No Ads -No internet connection is required to use the app, ensuring accessibility in various settings and situations. -No In-App Purchases, Enjoy all the features of the app without the hassle of additional costs or hidden charges. - Stencil like layout for numbers, letters, and special characters - Automatic Text to Speech with 7 voice options -Separated typing box and conversation history -Simple UI. Introducing Spell Tap – a thoughtful and user-friendly communication tool specifically designed for those who face challenges with fine motor skills. This innovative app offers a seamless and accessible way to communicate by utilizing a unique style interface that allows users to easily select letters, numbers, and common special characters without the need for intricate hand movements. The primary aim of this application is to provide a simple, yet effective alternative means of communication across a wide range of devices, enabling nonspeaking individuals to stay connected with ease. Whether you’re in need of assistance or simply looking for a more efficient method of expressing yourself, this app serves as an inclusive solution. Your feedback and suggestions are important to us – and we encourage you to share your thoughts. Our roadmap for future updates and features can be found here: https://github.com/AndImCurtis/Spell_Tap/blob/main/README.md . For any suggestions or inquiries, feel free to reach out via email at: benderson927@gmail.com. We’re excited to help you communicate more effortlessly and effectively, and we look forward to hearing from you as we continue to improve and evolve the app. Note from developer: I wanted to create a tool for nonspeaking individuals to have access to communication no matter where they were. No more searching for laminates or letterboards… We put the letterboard on the devices that we already carry with us everywhere. While this app is still in its early stages, I am open to all feedback to help shape this into an application suited for everyone who can use it.

Screenshots

Proloquo4 screens
Spell Tap2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spell Tap at 100% against Proloquo's 46%. Spell Tap also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). Proloquo's advantage is price (Free vs $5.99) and ratings volume (148 vs 2). On update cadence, 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

Proloquo is free to download; Spell Tap costs $5.99 up front. Proloquo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Spell Tap asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spell Tap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Proloquo has 148 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Proloquo's written reviews are positive against 100% of Spell Tap's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Proloquo ships an update every 6 weeks, Spell Tap every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Proloquo versus Spell Tap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProloquoSpell Tap
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating4.0 (148 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings148 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionPaid — better
Best chart rank—#170 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size503 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAssistiveWareCurtis Bender

Customer experience

Proloquo

All ratings148 ratings
Positive70.9%
Neutral6.8%
Negative22.3%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive46.4%
Neutral8.7%
Negative44.9%

Spell Tap

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Proloquo

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription1 Year trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription6 Months trial$9.991 Month
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  • Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$99.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription1 Year trial$99.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription6 Months trial$99.991 Year
None

Spell Tap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Proloquo free?
Proloquo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spell Tap free?
Spell Tap costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Proloquo or Spell Tap?
Spell Tap is rated higher. Proloquo averages 4.0 out of 5 from 148 ratings, while Spell Tap averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Proloquo or Spell Tap have ads?
Neither Proloquo nor Spell Tap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Proloquo or Spell Tap?
Proloquo ships an update every 6 weeks, and Spell Tap every 2 months. Most recently, Proloquo was updated on October 16, 2026 and Spell Tap on October 8, 2026.

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