e vs SimpleSpeak AAC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
e
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e-talk ASK is an image-based and individually adapted aid for communicating needs and wishes in everyday life. The solution can be used on both iPad and iPhone and is very easy to use. Add your own pictures or symbols, read in speech if you wish and decide which options are available at any given time. Visit https://www.en.e-talk.no for more information.
SimpleSpeak AAC
This app provides an intuitive way to communicate when speaking is difficult. Users can quickly create and organize custom phrases into categories, or use pre-set options. Expressing thoughts is as simple as a tap, with features like customizable voices and eye-tracking control.
- Customizable phrase creation
- Categorization of phrases
- Choice of speech voices
- Eye tracking control (iOS 18+)
- iCloud sync across devices
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SimpleSpeak helps you communicate when speaking isn’t possible, in a simple and intuitive way. Quickly create and organize your own phrases into categories that fit your needs, or choose from default categories to help you get started right away. Then, express your thoughts with just a tap. SimpleSpeak gives you everything you need to communicate, whether at home, on calls, or on the go: - Choose your speech voice, including Personal Voice - Customize phrases with color accents, labels, and more - Use eye tracking for hands-free control (iOS and iPadOS 18+) - Sync across devices with iCloud for seamless access
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SimpleSpeak AAC at every 5 months against e's every 12 months. e's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
e ships an update every 12 months, SimpleSpeak AAC every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | e | SimpleSpeak AAC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HabTech AS | Justin Risner |
In-app purchases
e
No in-app purchases
SimpleSpeak AAC
No in-app purchases
