Comparison

TouchChat Discover vs PS K140

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

PS K140

This app connects students, families, and educators with academic schedules, grades, school announcements, and staff directories. It offers multilingual support and integrates with educational platforms for seamless communication and management.

Highlights
  • Academic schedules and real-time grades
  • School announcements and notifications
  • Parent-Teacher Association updates
  • Staff directory
  • Student progress reports
  • Multilingual support (100+ languages)
  • Integration with educational platforms
Features
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Key Features: Students: Gain the edge in your studies with direct links to your academic schedules, real-time grades, and extensive learning materials. Families: Participate actively in school life with updates from the Parent-Teacher Association, a comprehensive staff directory, and detailed reports on student progress. Educational Staff: Have immediate access to crucial educational data, embed the principles of PBIS in your teaching, and find valuable CTLE materials for ongoing educational growth. Latest Updates: Stay abreast of the latest school announcements through instant notifications. All your school’s social platforms integrated into one stream for ease of access. Planning and Participation: Always be in the loop with exhaustive details on academic and extracurricular activities, including conferences and various school outings. Multilingual Support & User-Friendly Design: A testament to our dedication to diversity with language support spanning over 100 languages and full accessibility for all users. Advantages: A unified digital nexus for: Parents: Manage your child's schooling with an all-encompassing mobile resource. Educators: Simplify educational management and student interaction. Real-World Applications: Parents On-the-Move: Effortlessly check in on your child’s academic performance even amidst a hectic day. Pupils: Lay out your week seamlessly by reviewing schedules ahead of time. Educators: Streamline planning for school activities and academic schedules with your peers. Interactive Elements: A seamless navigation experience with an intuitive interface. One-touch access to essential educational platforms like Google Classroom and ClassDojo. Health resources at your fingertips, with essential links to wellness screenings and immunization information. Distinct Offerings: On-demand translation for inclusive engagement with the school community. An engaging visual showcase featuring school events and moments. Wrap-Up: Get the P.S. K140 now to simplify your educational experience – simplifying education management for everyone involved.

Screenshots

TouchChat Discover4 screens
PS K1404 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PS K140 at 5.0 against TouchChat Discover's 3.8. PS K140 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). TouchChat Discover's advantage is ratings volume (101 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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. PS K140 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PS K140 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TouchChat Discover has 101 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TouchChat Discover ships an update every 2 months, PS K140 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TouchChat Discover versus PS K140: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouchChat DiscoverPS K140
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (101 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings101 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2.7 GB163 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPrentke Romich CompanySolved Education Consultancy, LLC

Customer experience

TouchChat Discover

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

PS K140

All ratings1 ratings
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

PS K140

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

PS K140

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TouchChat Discover free?
TouchChat Discover is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PS K140 free?
PS K140 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TouchChat Discover or PS K140?
PS K140 is rated higher. TouchChat Discover averages 3.8 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while PS K140 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TouchChat Discover or PS K140 have ads?
Neither TouchChat Discover nor PS K140 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TouchChat Discover or PS K140?
TouchChat Discover ships an update every 2 months, and PS K140 monthly. Most recently, TouchChat Discover was updated on October 22, 2026 and PS K140 on September 18, 2026.

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