iMean vs SpellerShip

iMean turns iPad and now iPhone into a letterboard with large easy-to-read keys and word suggestions. I developed it to help my autistic son communicate and formulate his thoughts and for us it has been a huge success (he was 15 when we launched this app and he is now in college). Richie Meade-Miller did the programming. My son enjoys the word suggestions not just for speed but because they make him read. Our customers include many typers living with nonspeaking autism, as well as people with stroke. We have found iPad makes it easy to switch into this app from reading or watching a video so we can discuss what we are studying and then switch back again. Unlike icon-based systems this app is dedicated to text and the subtleties of expression and immense developmental potential that using text and formulating abstract thoughts offers many people on the autistic spectrum. The app saves what's been spelled and features large YES and NO buttons in the main view. iMean's word prediction offers up to three possible word suggestions as the user is typing. These can be selected with one tap of the finger. This speeds communication and also fosters visual scanning and reading as the user looks at the words and considers whether they are what she or he is trying to spell. There are four views, a large keyboard in alphabetical order, a full-screen qwerty keyboard, a numeric view for entering numbers and an editing view that makes use of the standard iPad QWERTY keyboard as well as the Apple-built edit, select and copy functions which can be used to transfer the text to other applications such as word processing and mail. iMean has the ability to speak the text that is entered. Comments and feature requests are welcome via info@burgeonandflourish.com.

Unlock the power of communication with SpellerShip, an innovative app designed to empower non-speaking individuals to express themselves through spelling. Tailored for users of all ages, SpellerShip combines cutting-edge AI technology with customizable learning tools to make communication accessible, engaging, and effective. Key Features: Lesson Library: Access hundreds of lessons on a wide variety of topics. New lessons are created daily. Custom Lessons: Easily create lessons on topics of your choice, tailored to your speller's age. Flexible Keyboard Options: Use the in-app keyboard with QWERTY or stencil layouts, external keyboard, or pair with physical letterboards for seamless integration. Progress Tracking: Monitor typing accuracy to celebrate progress and identify areas for improvement. Customizable Letter Sets: Choose 4, 8, 13, or all 26 letters to match your speller's motor profile. Variety of Question Types: Engage with six dynamic question formats—spells, knowns (including numeric), previous knowledge, semi-opens, tight opens, and broad opens—to build confidence and skills. Downloadable Lessons: Save lessons as PDFs for offline use or sharing with educators, therapists, or caregivers. Standalone Board: Use the app as a standalone letterboard for answering known questions anytime, anywhere. SpellerShip is more than an app—it’s a bridge to connection, independence, and self-expression. Whether you’re a caregiver, therapist, or parent of a non-speaker, SpellerShip is a tool to help reach those silent voices. Download now and start your spelling journey today! SpellerShip is free to use and also offers auto-renewing monthly subscriptions starting at $5/mo USD. A subscription unlocks premium features (e.g. creating lessons) and grants access to more pre-made lessons. You may use the same subscription on multiple devices. Subscriptions auto-renew monthly unless canceled by the user. Payment will be charged to the Apple ID account used to set up the subscription. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings at any time. This app is subject to Apple’s standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/