Comparison

TouchChat Discover vs PAES Scan

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

Head to head
About

TouchChat Discover

This app offers a risk-free way to explore a powerful communication solution before committing to a purchase. It provides a free trial of all features or access to lite-tech boards for individuals with speech difficulties.

Highlights
  • 30-day free trial of full features
  • Explore lite-tech WordPower boards
  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
  • Customizable vocabulary and messages
  • Built-in voice synthesizer
  • Multiple language options
Features
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Experience TouchChat® Discover, the new, risk-free way to try all the features of the popular TouchChat app before you buy. After downloading, you’ll have the option to start a free 30-day trial OR to explore the WordPower96 English and Spanish lite-tech boards. 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. After your 30-day trial ends, you’ll have the option to purchase TouchChat HD w/WordPower®, TouchChat HD, or TouchChat HD Lite. If you don’t make a purchase, you’ll still have access to the WordPower96 English and Spanish lite-tech boards when your trial period ends. TouchChat provides multiple language options in a universal app supporting iPhone®, iPod touch® and iPad®. By downloading and using the TouchChat app, the purchaser accepts the PRC-Saltillo TouchChat Software License Terms. The Manufacturer of the iOS application – TouchChat Discover 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 Discover 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 Discover 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 Discover 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

About

PAES Scan

This app offers an automated system for PAES Lab supervisors to assign jobs and record scores in real-time. It streamlines operations, reduces errors, and minimizes planning time for a nearly paperless environment.

Highlights
  • Automated job assignment
  • Real-time score recording
  • Paperless environment
  • Reduced errors
  • Minimized planning time
  • Employee QR code scanning
Features
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PAES-Scan is an exclusive app that provides an automated solution for Supervisors of the PAES Lab. (Practical Assessment Exploration System) This app is used to assign jobs and record scores in real-time. It creates a nearly paperless environment and drastically reduces errors, planning time, and PAES lab setup. Each PAES employee has a scanable QR code that will take a supervisor to the specific employee account and a real-time status update.

Screenshots

TouchChat Discover4 screens
PAES Scan3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PAES Scan at 100% against TouchChat Discover's 22%. PAES Scan also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TouchChat Discover sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. PAES Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TouchChat Discover ships an update every 2 months, PAES Scan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TouchChat Discover versus PAES Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouchChat DiscoverPAES Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (102 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews21.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings102 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2.7 GB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPrentke Romich CompanyLife Productions

Customer experience

TouchChat Discover

All ratings100 ratings
Positive68.0%
Neutral7.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive21.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative76.4%

PAES Scan

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

TouchChat Discover

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashed when editing
  • New update broke paid license
  • Upgrade not working, logs out
  • App glitches and shuts down
  • App edits pictures without consent
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  • Will not download, storage issues
  • Does not work with iOS 16 and new iPhone
  • No access to 30 day trial after purchase
  • App crashes whole app
  • App has bugs, glitches, and lagging

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add scientific calculator with exponents, complex numbers & roots
  • Make it less expensive
  • Add teenage voices back
  • Add voice to free trial

PAES Scan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

TouchChat Discover

One-time11
  • 30-Day Free TrialFree
  • Upgrade to TouchChat HD Lite$9.99
  • Talk-About Vocabulary$44.99
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  • PCS Symbol Library$49.99
  • Arabic Vocabulary Set$49.99
  • iShare 1-Year 2GB Subscription$59.99
  • Pixon® for TouchChat$79.99
  • Gateway© Vocabulary$149.99
  • WordPower Vocabulary$149.99
  • Upgrade - TouchChat HD$149.99
  • Upgrade TouchChat HD WordPower$299.99
None

PAES Scan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TouchChat Discover free?
TouchChat Discover is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PAES Scan free?
PAES Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TouchChat Discover or PAES Scan have ads?
Neither TouchChat Discover nor PAES Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TouchChat Discover or PAES Scan?
TouchChat Discover ships an update every 2 months, and PAES Scan every 3 weeks. Most recently, TouchChat Discover was updated on October 26, 2026 and PAES Scan on October 24, 2026.

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