Comparison

QVoice vs Step & Star

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

Head to head
About

QVoice

This app is an innovative Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) tool designed for emerging communicators. It features dynamic animations, an AI-powered grammar checker, and context-based learning to enhance communication efficiency and engagement for users with various communication challenges.

Highlights
  • Dynamic animations and GIFs
  • AI-powered grammar checker
  • Context-based learning with wallpapers
  • Essential skill-building widgets
  • Uncluttered, accessible design
  • Real-time data tracking
  • Powerful customization
Features
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QVoice: Find Your Voice - The Innovative AAC App for Emerging Communicators QVoice is a revolutionary Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) app designed in collaboration with Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) to empower individuals with communication challenges. It's specifically built for emerging Speech Generating Device (SGD) users, including those with cognitive challenges (receptive & attention-based), and users with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Built for Success: Evidence-Based & Engaging Features QVoice is packed with features, it is uncluttered, with dynamic animations, and customizable. - Dynamic Animations & GIFs: Keep users engaged and motivated during learning. - AI-Powered Grammar Checker: Produces complete sentences and speeds up speech output, making communication more efficient. - Context-Based Learning with Wallpapers: Our unique wallpaper feature enhances understanding and contextualization. - Essential Skill-Building Widgets: Playful widgets like "PIN Practice" and "Jokes" build crucial skills in an enjoyable way. - Uncluttered, Accessible Design: Simple shapes, high contrast, and purposeful movement reduce visual complexity, making QVoice ideal for CVI users and lowering cognitive demand for all users. - Real-Time Data Tracking: Understand progress with detailed data collection, allowing you to create measurable IEP goals and track success effectively. Powerful Customization Designed for: - Emerging SGD users - Individuals with cognitive challenges (receptive language and attention difficulties) - Users with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) - Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) seeking a powerful and data-driven AAC tool - Parents and caregivers supporting individuals with communication needs What SLPs and Experts are Saying: - "What you have here is special... People need to hear this... and show off QVoice!" - Megan M, SLP - "One of my kiddos today showed me he's much more successful with QVoice... wahoo!!" - Courtney W, SLP - "Students found this... app innovative and forward thinking." - Yao Du, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, USC - "None of the other Speech-generating AAC programs are as robust as what Lana has already created." - David DePetris, BCBA Join the QVoice Community! Download QVoice today and empower your voice (or the voice of your loved one/student). Stay in the loop with updates and new features! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Step & Star

This app helps create visual schedules for children and adults with predictable routines. It uses "First, Then" picture cards to guide users through tasks, offering audio prompts and celebrations upon completion. It's designed to build independence and reduce anxiety through clear, step-by-step guidance.

Highlights
  • First-Then visual schedule creation
  • Step-by-step auto-advancing cards
  • Built-in symbol library and custom photos
  • Text-to-speech and custom voice recording
  • Optional countdown timers
  • Celebrations for task completion
  • Multiple user profiles
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Step & Star turns everyday routines into simple "First, Then" picture cards — show what to do now, and the good thing that comes next. Step & Star is for kids and adults who do their best when they can see what comes next — and for the parents, teachers, and therapists who cheer them on. Predictable routines bring calm, confidence, and a lot more "I did it!" moments — whether it's one child at home or a whole classroom. Setting up a board takes seconds. Then they see one big, friendly card at a time — tap to hear it read aloud, finish the step, and watch it advance with a little celebration. WHY FAMILIES AND CLASSROOMS LOVE IT Predictable routines ease anxiety Builds independence and confidence Works at home, school, and in therapy FEATURES First-Then boards that auto-advance step by step Cards from a built-in symbol library, your own photos, or safe web image search Every card reads aloud, or record your own voice Optional countdown timers with a gentle chime Celebrations when a reward or the finish is reached Multiple profiles to keep each child or student separate Caregiver PIN lock so the board can be handed over safely Works offline, with data stored privately on your device FREE AND PREMIUM Free to use with one profile, multiple boards, the symbol library, photos, text-to-speech, timers, and celebrations. Premium unlocks unlimited profiles and boards, safe web image search, and custom voice recordings, available monthly, yearly, or as a one-time Lifetime purchase. Made with care for the people who need it most. Step & Star Premium is available as an auto-renewable subscription or a one-time purchase: Monthly — $3.99 per month Yearly — $19.99 per year (includes a 7-day free trial) Lifetime — $49.99, one-time purchase Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your device's App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://myday-support.com/step-%26-star-privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

QVoice4 screens
Step & Star4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Step & Star at 5.0 against QVoice's 4.7. QVoice's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. QVoice sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month and Step & Star sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Step & Star holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QVoice has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QVoice ships an update every 8 days, Step & Star monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QVoice versus Step & Star: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQVoiceStep & Star
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (13 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size268 MB27 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developermarcucio.comEmily Smith

Customer experience

QVoice

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Step & Star

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

In-app purchases

10 purchases

QVoice

Subscriptions10
  • QVoice Monthly Discount1 Month trial$9.001 Month
  • QVoice Monthly1 Month trial$14.001 Month
  • QVoice Monthly:2 user discount$18.001 Month
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  • QVoice Monthly: 3 User dis$27.001 Month
  • QVoice Monthly - 2 Users$28.001 Month
  • QVoice Yearly Discount1 Month trial$99.001 Year
  • QVoice Yearly1 Month trial$149.001 Year
  • QVoice Yearly: 2 User discount$199.001 Year
  • QVoice Yearly - 2 Users$299.001 Year
  • QVoice Yearly: 3 user discount$299.001 Year
3 purchases

Step & Star

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is QVoice free?
QVoice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Step & Star free?
Step & Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QVoice or Step & Star?
Step & Star is rated higher. QVoice averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Step & Star averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do QVoice or Step & Star have ads?
Neither QVoice nor Step & Star shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QVoice or Step & Star?
QVoice ships an update every 8 days, and Step & Star monthly. Most recently, QVoice was updated on October 25, 2026 and Step & Star on October 15, 2026.

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