Comparison

Sensory Build It vs Eye Type AAC

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

Head to head
About

Sensory Build It

This app offers interactive animated scenes with sounds designed for early learners, particularly those using assistive switches. It supports single and double switch use, screen taps, and external keyboard/controller input for engaging cause-and-effect activities.

Highlights
  • Cause and effect learning
  • Single and double switch support
  • Screen tap activation
  • External keyboard control
  • Xbox and Adaptive Controller support
  • Animated scenes with sounds
  • No ads or subscriptions
Features
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Sensory Build It is a simple cause and effect app particularly for early learner assistive switch or device users. Build It has modes to support development of single and double switch use, using devices such as the AbleNet Blue2 MFI bluetooth switch or RJ Cooper bluetooth small switches (more options are available). Build It also responds to screen tap, as well as external keyboard control (space, enter, 1, 2). The app provides a large range of switch/tap activated early learning animated scenes with sounds including; Musical Instruments Animals Underwater Space Toys, Patterns and more. Sensory Build It contains no adverts, does not require a subscription and does not collect data. There is a live demo on the Sensory web page link, if you would like to explore the details of the app further. External Controllers: The Build It activity screen can be controlled by an external keyboard and external access switches. Space Bar/ number 1 activate the blue (left button on screen) switch and Enter key / 2 activates the red (right button on screen). The app control buttons can be hidden with a keypress 5 Build It can also be controlled by using an XBox controller or the Microsoft Adaptive Controller with the built switches in or any other suitable switch inputs. The XBox D-Pad will move around the activities and the A and B buttons control the left and right on screen switches. Build It has a switch settings button on the first screen, which defaults to single (blue) switch mode. It is possible to select two switches (red and blue) which alternative, or two switches with a random presentation.

About

Eye Type AAC

This app enables communication through eye or head tracking on iOS devices. It offers a simple, free interface for text-to-speech output, designed for individuals with motor impairments.

Highlights
  • Eye tracking and head tracking
  • Text-to-speech output
  • Large, high-contrast buttons
  • Word prediction
  • Simple interface
  • Works on iPhone and iPad
Features
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Eye Type AAC is the fastest way to type and speak using eye tracking or head tracking on your iPhone or iPad. Completely free, with no subscriptions, no in-app purchases, and no ads. Ever. Four large buttons. Tap a sequence to type any letter. Your words are spoken aloud instantly. No complicated menus, no setup. Just open the app and start communicating. WHO IT'S FOR Eye Type was designed for people with motor difficulties caused by apraxia, ALS, cerebral palsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, locked-in syndrome, or other conditions that make traditional keyboards difficult or impossible to use. FEATURES • Completely free with no subscriptions, in-app purchases, or ads • Eye tracking and head tracking built in, no extra hardware needed • Works on iPhone and iPad using the front-facing camera • Large, high-contrast buttons designed for reliable access • Word prediction for faster communication • Text-to-speech output • Simple, distraction-free interface Built by the team behind Visual Choices AAC.

Screenshots

Sensory Build It4 screens
Eye Type AAC2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Eye Type AAC at 2.6 against Sensory Build It's 2.0. Eye Type AAC also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). Sensory Build It's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 11 months). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. Eye Type AAC sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Sensory Build It asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Eye Type AAC holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eye Type AAC has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sensory Build It ships an update fortnightly, Eye Type AAC every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sensory Build It versus Eye Type AAC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSensory Build ItEye Type AAC
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)2.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSensory App House LtdSu-Kam Intelligent Education Systems Inc

Customer experience

Sensory Build It

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Eye Type AAC

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sensory Build It

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Eye Type AAC

One-time2
  • 7-day free trialFree
  • Activate forever$19.99

Questions

Is Sensory Build It free?
Sensory Build It is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eye Type AAC free?
Eye Type AAC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sensory Build It or Eye Type AAC?
Eye Type AAC is rated higher. Sensory Build It averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Eye Type AAC averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Sensory Build It or Eye Type AAC have ads?
Neither Sensory Build It nor Eye Type AAC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sensory Build It or Eye Type AAC?
Sensory Build It ships an update fortnightly, and Eye Type AAC every 11 months. Most recently, Sensory Build It was updated on October 14, 2026 and Eye Type AAC on October 24, 2026.

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