# DropTalk vs Pic

The clearest difference is monetization model: DropTalk at free with in-app purchases against Pic's subscription. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DropTalk sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Pic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.0 for DropTalk against 1.0 for Pic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

DropTalk ships an update fortnightly, Pic every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DropTalk | Pic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/droptalk/id373051396/reviews) | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pic-a-talk-aac/id6444247214/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 425 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HMDT Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/293996377) | [Adobokashi Systems, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653338833) |

## What reviewers say

### DropTalk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/droptalk/id373051396)

This app provides a visual communication tool for individuals with autism and language disorders. It allows users to create and share custom communication boards using symbols with accompanying sounds, aiding in spoken language difficulties.

**Highlights:** Symbol-based communication boards, Customizable canvases, Audio output for symbols, Multiple canvas types (communication, schedule, sketch, timer), Intuitive drag-and-drop editing, Built-in 'CoCo' symbol set with Japanese voice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| フルバージョン 月額課金 | $1.49 | per month |
| 移行者向けフルバージョン | Free | one-time |
| Dropsシンボル（標準） | $11.99 | one-time |
| ベーシックバージョン | $12.99 | one-time |
| フルバージョン | $19.99 | one-time |


### Pic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pic-a-talk-aac/id6444247214)

This communication aid helps non-verbal children with speech and language disorders express themselves using pictures. It offers extensive customization options to tailor the experience to individual needs. Full access requires a subscription.

**Highlights:** Picture-based communication, Customization options, Supports various speech disorders, Subscription-based access, Automatic renewal management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Family - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Teacher - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Family - Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Teacher - Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DropTalk free?

DropTalk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pic free?

Pic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DropTalk or Pic?

DropTalk and Pic are both rated 1.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do DropTalk or Pic have ads?

Neither DropTalk nor Pic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DropTalk or Pic?

DropTalk ships an update fortnightly, and Pic every 4 weeks. Most recently, DropTalk was updated on October 27, 2026 and Pic on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*