TouchChat HD vs Speak for Yourself
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TouchChat HD
This app provides a comprehensive communication solution for individuals with speech impairments. It offers customizable vocabulary files, synthesized voices, and various access methods to facilitate expression and interaction. Text generated can be shared via social media, email, or copied to other applications.
- Customizable vocabulary files
- Built-in voice synthesizer
- Multiple synthesized and custom voice options
- Adjustable button activation timing
- Support for scanning, head tracking, and eye tracking
- Text sharing via social media, email, and iMessage
- Import/export vocabulary files
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TouchChat is a full-featured Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) solution for individuals who have difficulty using their natural voice. TouchChat is designed for individuals with Autism, Down Syndrome, ALS, apraxia, stroke, or other conditions that affect a person's ability to use natural speech. TouchChat gives an individual the ability to choose a vocabulary file which consists of pages and buttons that contain words, phrases, sentences, and other functions. Messages are spoken with a built-in voice synthesizer or by playing a recorded message. Various synthesized and custom voice options are available, allowing the user to choose a voice that fits their own personality. Various vocabulary files are included. Visit our website for a full list of options. The Upgrade Store provides additional in-app purchases, including the WordPower® series of AAC vocabularies designed by Nancy Inman. WordPower is a word-based vocabulary that allows for easy and intuitive communication and is available in English, Spanish, French, and Mandarin. The Upgrade Store also provides English vocabularies files (Gateway©, Pixon®60 and Talk About AAC), services, and symbol libraries. Vocabulary files within TouchChat are fully customizable, including pages, grid layout, buttons, messages, and symbols. Select from over 45 button actions and nearly 40,000 Symbolstix® symbols* when creating new buttons. You can also choose to use an existing image or take a photo with the built-in camera. Additionally, gestures can be used to navigate to new pages, speak messages, etc. *Please note: PCS© symbols can only be used in TouchChat after an in-app purchase is completed. Button activation timing can be adjusted to meet the needs and capabilities of the user. Adjustments include button dwell time and button release time. Buttons can also be configured to activate on release. Additional access methods such as scanning, head tracking, and eye tracking may be available based on device model and may require an additional hardware purchase. Text generated with TouchChat can be shared on social media or via iMessage® and email using a wireless connection. Generate a message, push on the text window, and choose a service. Additionally, text can be copied to/from TouchChat and other applications so it can be spoken out loud. Once programming is complete, vocabulary files can be imported and exported through AirDrop, email, iTunes® file sharing, DropBox™ or Google Drive™. TouchChat also enables users to subscribe to iShare and store custom files for safe keeping (not available to customers residing in the European Union). iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. By downloading and using the TouchChat app, the purchaser accepts the PRC-Saltillo TouchChat Software License Terms. The Manufacturer of the iOS application – TouchChat is: Prentke Romich Company dba PRC-Saltillo 1022 Heyl Rd Wooster, OH 44691 USA Tel.: (330) 262-1984 // (800) 262-1984 Fax: (330) 262-4829 Email: info@aacapps.com Web: www.prc-saltillo.com The EU Authorized European Representative for the iOS application – TouchChat is: Prentke Romich GmbH Karthäuserstr. 3 D-34117 Kassel Germany Tel.: (05 61) 7 85 59-0 Fax: (05 61) 7 85 59-29 Email: info@prentke-romich.de Web : www.prentke-romich.de The UK Responsible Person for the iOS application – TouchChat is: Liberator Ltd Glenside Business Park West Pinchbeck, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 3SA UK Tel: +44 (0)1733 370470 Email: info@liberator.co.uk Web: www.liberator.co.uk/ The Swiss Authorized Representative for the iOS application – TouchChat is: Inspera GmbH Thunstrasse 64 | CH-3110 Münsingen Phone +41 31 819 74 60 | Mobile +41 79 435 53 09 mail@inspera.ch | www.inspera.ch
Speak for Yourself
This communication app, developed by speech-language pathologists, uses evidence-based principles to help individuals develop language and automaticity. It offers a large vocabulary with quick access to words, aiming to provide lifelong communication support.
- Evidence-based AAC design
- Motor learning principles
- Word-based vocabulary
- Fast, consistent language access
- Customizable voice options
- Large symbol library
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Speak for Yourself is an application designed by two speech language pathologists specializing in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) with an evidence-based foundation. This application is consistent with motor learning principles, uses a word-based vocabulary of the most frequently used words in communication, and contains features important in developing automaticity and language. Individuals learn to use their communication device with the same principles they use to play an instrument or type on a keyboard. Speak for Yourself has the capability to begin with one word, but contains almost 11,000 Smarty Symbols® and allows the user the potential to access almost 14,000 words, with no more than two touches to say a word. Complex page navigation and scanning are eliminated to allow fast, consistent access to language! Powered by CereProc's speech system to give our voices character, emotion, and personality. With the release of version 2.3, users can choose to include voice options from Acapela Text-To-Speech from Acapela Group through in-app purchasing. Regardless of their current language level, this application can meet people where they are and provide language for a lifetime, because it’s a basic human right to Speak for Yourself.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TouchChat HD at $149.99 against Speak for Yourself's $299.99. TouchChat HD also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Speak for Yourself's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (81% vs 64%). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
TouchChat HD costs $149.99 and Speak for Yourself $299.99 up front. TouchChat HD sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Speak for Yourself sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Speak for Yourself holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speak for Yourself has 401 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of TouchChat HD's written reviews are positive against 81% of Speak for Yourself's.
TouchChat HD ships an update every 2 months, Speak for Yourself every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TouchChat HD | Speak for Yourself |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.99 — better | $299.99 |
| Rating | 3.9 (34 ratings) | 4.6 (401 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | 81.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 34 | 401 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2.2 GB | 1.4 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Prentke Romich Company | Speak for Yourself LLC |
Customer experience
TouchChat HD
Speak for Yourself
Bugs and requests
TouchChat HD
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Speak for Yourself
Reported bugs
2 issues- Accidental download without password
- Buttons don't make sense (e.g., 'little' leading to flowers)
Requested features
12 requests- Allow uploading personal pictures for words
- Increase size of picture/buttons
- Improve voice options
- More flexibility in sub-page customization
- Add word prediction in keyboard mode
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- Implement color-coding for navigation
- Add alphabetical order for core words
- Option for word-only buttons
- Choice of different backgrounds for buttons and message window
- Advanced word prediction feature
- Minimum hold duration for buttons
- Repeat delay option
In-app purchases
TouchChat HD
- Enable Acapela French Voices$11.99
- Talk-About Vocabulary$44.99
- PCS Symbol Library$49.99
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- Unique Learning System$59.99
- iShare Individual 1-Year 2GB Subscription$59.99
- Pixon® for TouchChat$79.99
- News-2-You and Unique Service$99.99
- WordPower Vocabulary$149.99
- Hebrew Language Pack$149.99
- Gateway© Vocabulary$149.99
- iShare Team 1-Year 30GB Subscription$239.99
Speak for Yourself
- Ella English (U.S.) child voice$24.99
- Liam English (Australia) child voice$24.99
- Emilio-English English (U.S.) child voice$24.99
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- Josh English (U.S.) child voice$24.99
- Valeria-English English (U.S.) child voice$24.99
- Karen English (U.S.) adult voice$24.99
- Laura English (U.S.) adult voice$24.99
- Micah English (U.S.) adult voice$24.99
- Rod English (U.S.) adult voice$24.99
- Tracy English (U.S.) adult voice$24.99
- Rachel English (U.K.) adult voice$24.99
- Scott English (U.S.) child voice$24.99
- Olivia English (Australia) child voice$24.99
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