Comparison

Expressive vs I See Speech

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

Head to head
About

Expressive

This app provides a powerful and user-friendly platform for individuals with speech impairments to communicate effectively. It utilizes interactive symbols, customizable features, and text-to-speech technology to help users express thoughts and needs.

Highlights
  • Over 14,000 Smarty Symbols
  • Four built-in text-to-speech voices
  • Type Words feature
  • Add custom images
  • Customizable background colors
  • Search and lock features
  • Verb Agreement Support
Features
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Introducing Expressive, a groundbreaking tool revolutionizing assistive communication. Developed by an award-winning speech pathologist, Expressive is an easy-to-use, potent app designed for individuals experiencing speech impairments or communication difficulties. As featured on the "Autism Hangout" Podcast and "TUAW.COM", Expressive is more than an app—it's a life-changing companion aiding effective learning and communication for people of all ages. From children learning their first words to adults overcoming communication difficulties, Expressive bridges the gap. It enables the expression of thoughts and needs through interactive symbols and pictures that generate sound with a single tap. xpressive Version 8.2 offers an array of powerful features: - Use a comprehensive symbol support system with over 14,000 Smarty Symbols for effective communication. - Enjoy four built-in text-to-speech voices, featuring both high-quality male and female options. - The new 'Type Words' feature allows users to input text that the app vocalizes using the iPad keyboard. - Easily customize your experience by adding your own images. - Modify the background color of your folders or images to suit your preferences. - Keep your settings secure with the lock feature, preventing unintended modifications. - Quickly find images with the search button feature. - Navigate with ease with our completely redesigned graphics and user-friendly interface. - Expressive supports both landscape and portrait modes for your convenience. - Rearrange titles to fit your communication style. - Adjust the speed of the text-to-speech voices to match your listening comfort. - Personalize your communication with a variety of font style options. - Ensure grammatically correct expressions with advanced Verb Agreement Support. - Experience a smoother user journey with advanced optimization of the application's features. - Choose from three icon sizes - Extra Small, Small & Medium, and for learners broadening their vocabulary, the 'hide icons' feature lets you keep icons out of sight without permanently deleting them. Whether you're a parent, an educator, a speech therapist, or someone seeking a better way to communicate, Expressive is your perfect partner. It's compatible with iPhone and iPad, ensuring effective communication is always at your fingertips. Embrace Expressive – your gateway to a world of enriched communication and learning. Start your journey today!

About

I See Speech

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=== Convert Words into Visual Narratives === I See Speech is designed with a clean, intuitive interface, inspired by real-life experiences of parents with nonverbal autistic children. Leveraging the visual strengths of many autistic individuals, this AAC tool helps parents and others to communicate effectively. == Key Features and Benefits == Automatic Sentence-to-Picture Conversion: Speak or type naturally, and I See Speech will transform your input into a series of picture cards. This creates a visual story, aiding comprehension and reducing anxiety for nonverbal individuals. Automatic Event Sequencing: Helps visualize causality by placing events in chronological order, making it easier for autistic individuals to follow. Efficient Card Customization with AI: Use text prompts to modify the cards—reorder, add, remove, or combine them—to tailor the experience as your child's needs evolve. Personalized Image Options: Change images using your photo library, or our icon collection, generate new icons, or take a new picture. Personalized pictures enhance the impact of visual support. Icon Generator: Create custom icons using text prompts for a truly personalized experience. Memory Functionality: Remembers picture choices for words, streamlining future usage. Quick Access to Saved Sentences: Easily search or star your favorite sentences for reuse. == Why Choose I See Speech? == For Parents: Improve communication and quality of life with your autistic or nonverbal child. Visual Strengths: Ideal for individuals who benefit from visual support. Anxiety Reduction: Visual aids can reduce anxiety in communication. Language Comprehension: Supports understanding of language concepts through visuals. Event Sequencing: Helps grasp sequences and familiarizes with execution. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ We wish to bring the experience to all who may be in need. Share your feedback at support@iseespeech.com — your insights can benefit others seeking solutions.

Screenshots

Expressive4 screens
I See Speech4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: I See Speech at Free against Expressive's $59.99. Expressive's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On ads and in-app purchases 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

I See Speech is free to download; Expressive costs $59.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Expressive versus I See Speech: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExpressiveI See Speech
Price$59.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size433 MB162 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSmarty EarsLiyan Wang

In-app purchases

None

Expressive

No in-app purchases

None

I See Speech

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Expressive free?
Expressive costs $59.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is I See Speech free?
I See Speech is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Expressive or I See Speech have ads?
Neither Expressive nor I See Speech shows ads.

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