# SoundingBoard vs My Own Interactions

The clearest difference is rating: SoundingBoard at 3.5 against My Own Interactions's 3.0. SoundingBoard also leads on ratings volume (34 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). My Own Interactions's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SoundingBoard sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. My Own Interactions asks for nothing beyond the download.

SoundingBoard holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SoundingBoard has 34 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of SoundingBoard's written reviews are positive against 50% of My Own Interactions's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SoundingBoard ships an update every 3 months, My Own Interactions every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SoundingBoard | My Own Interactions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundingboard/id390532167/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-own-interactions/id1069032256/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 48.2% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AbleNet](https://appshunter.io/developer/390532170) | [My Own Company Oy Ab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1069032255) |

## What reviewers say

### SoundingBoard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundingboard/id390532167)

Create custom communication boards quickly using pre-made symbols or your own words. This app provides a powerful tool for individuals needing alternative communication methods. It supports switch access for enhanced usability.

**Highlights:** Customizable communication boards, AbleNet symbol integration, User-added words, Switch access support, Compatible with AbleNet Blue2 Switch

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mealtime_Male | Free | one-time |
| Mealtime_Female | Free | one-time |
| Getting Dressed_Male | Free | one-time |
| Getting Dressed_Female | Free | one-time |
| General Conversation_Male | Free | one-time |
| General Conversation_Female | Free | one-time |
| Fast Food Restaurant_Male | Free | one-time |
| Fast Food Restaurant_Female | Free | one-time |
| Movies_Male | Free | one-time |
| Movies_Female | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Highly customizable boards
- 💡 Ability to use own photos
- 🗣️ Record own voice
- 🔗 Link boards together
- 🆓 Free to try/use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashing on startup
- 🐛 Boards disappearing/not saving
- 🐛 Edit lock not working
- 🐛 Inconsistent icon activation
- 🐛 Poor UI/UX for creation

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing on startup after purchase
- Folders not saving changes
- Created boards disappearing
- Edit lock not working, student can edit pictures
- Cannot record voice over preloaded boards

**Requested features**

- Large button icons for board selection
- Login system to save boards across platforms
- Ability to log in and save boards across devices
- User login system for shared boards
- Ability to erase pre-made boards


### My Own Interactions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-own-interactions/id1069032256)

This app helps individuals with communication challenges express themselves visually, audibly, and interactively. It allows users to track daily life activities using text, pictures, photos, video, and sound, organized like a calendar for easy management of past and future events.

**Highlights:** Visual communication tools, Auditory expression options, Interactive content creation, Daily life tracking, Calendar-like organization, Multimedia content integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SoundingBoard free?

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

### Is My Own Interactions free?

My Own Interactions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SoundingBoard or My Own Interactions?

SoundingBoard is rated higher. SoundingBoard averages 3.5 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while My Own Interactions averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SoundingBoard or My Own Interactions have ads?

Neither SoundingBoard nor My Own Interactions shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SoundingBoard or My Own Interactions?

SoundingBoard ships an update every 3 months, and My Own Interactions every 4 months. Most recently, SoundingBoard was updated on October 23, 2026 and My Own Interactions on October 2, 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.*