TouchChat HD vs Choiceworks
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
Choiceworks
This app helps children develop independence and manage emotions through visual schedules, waiting skill practice, and feeling identification tools. It supports caregivers and educators in fostering positive behavior and emotional regulation at home and in school.
- Visual schedules for daily routines
- Tools for understanding and managing feelings
- Improve waiting and turn-taking skills
- Customizable with own images and audio
- Supports multiple user profiles
- Printable boards and PDF export
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Choiceworks is a visual support app that helps make the day easier to understand. It is designed for children, teens, adults, and families who benefit from visual structure, clear routines, and support with transitions, waiting, choices, and feelings. Families, caregivers, educators, and therapists can create customized visual boards using pictures, text, video, and recorded audio. Boards can be used at home, in therapy, during appointments, while traveling, or anywhere a visual plan helps. Choiceworks includes four board types: • Schedule boards show what is happening now and what comes next • Waiting boards make waiting more concrete with a visual timer and activity choices • Feelings boards support communication about emotions, choices, and next steps • Feelings Scale boards help show how big a feeling is and what can help at each level Features include: • Visual schedule, waiting, feelings, and Feelings Scale boards • Visual timers for schedules and waiting • Custom pictures, video, text, and recorded audio • Multiple profiles • Import and export of Choiceworks board files • Send a copy of a board by AirDrop, Files, or email • Optional iCloud Sync & Backup across your own devices signed into the same Apple ID • App menus, included board labels, included card text, and spoken card words in English, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, German, French, and Portuguese • VoiceOver support Choiceworks has no ads, no tracking, and no accounts to create. Your boards, photos, videos, and recordings stay on your device and in your own iCloud. One purchase includes everything. No subscriptions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Choiceworks at $39.99 against TouchChat HD's $149.99. Choiceworks also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). TouchChat HD's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On ads, monetization model and device support 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 Choiceworks $39.99 up front. TouchChat HD sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Choiceworks asks for nothing beyond the download.
Choiceworks holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Choiceworks has 281 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 Choiceworks's.
TouchChat HD ships an update every 2 months, Choiceworks daily. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TouchChat HD | Choiceworks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.99 | $39.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.9 (34 ratings) | 4.7 (281 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | 81.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 34 | 281 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #171 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2.2 GB | 395 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Prentke Romich Company | Bee Visual, LLC |
Customer experience
TouchChat HD
Choiceworks
Bugs and requests
TouchChat HD
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Choiceworks
Reported bugs
3 issues- Library won't load, preventing app usage
- Schedules reset when switching profiles
- Crashes after recent update
Requested features
5 requests- Sync schedules across devices
- Ability to add more than 7-8 steps in a schedule
- More diverse set of icons and images
- Customizable timer sounds
- Option to use recorded voice for schedule titles
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
Choiceworks
No in-app purchases
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