Comparison

TouchChat Discover vs Fast AAC

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

Fast AAC

This app provides a voice for individuals with speech challenges, offering a customizable platform for nonverbal communication. It features a large library of image tiles, flexible layouts, and predictive text to facilitate ease of expression.

Highlights
  • 1800+ image tiles
  • Customizable layouts
  • Multilingual support
  • Predictive text suggestions
  • Offline functionality
  • Light and dark modes
Features
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Fast AAC gives a voice to nonverbal individuals, helping them communicate with ease, independence, and confidence. Whether for Autism, Cerebral Palsy, stroke recovery, or other speech challenges, this customizable app makes communication accessible for everyone. Why Choose Fast AAC? * Build Your Vocabulary – Access 2500+ high-quality image tiles or add custom images. * Tailored Layouts – Choose from 1x2 up to 12x7 grids, setup frequently used phrases, and organize with folders. * User-Friendly Interface – Light and dark modes, customizable spacing, and flexible layouts. * Multilingual Support – Prebuilt tiles in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish and Filipino. * Time-Saving Predictions – Smart suggestions speed up conversations, predicting your next words based on your unique entries. * Always Secure – Backup and restore settings easily. * Works Offline – Communicate anywhere, no internet required. Download Fast AAC today and unlock the power of communication.

Screenshots

TouchChat Discover4 screens
Fast AAC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fast AAC at 67% against TouchChat Discover's 22%. Fast AAC also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). TouchChat Discover's advantage is ratings volume (97 vs 8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Fast AAC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fast AAC holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TouchChat Discover has 97 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of TouchChat Discover's written reviews are positive against 67% of Fast AAC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TouchChat Discover ships an update every 2 months, Fast AAC every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TouchChat Discover versus Fast AAC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouchChat DiscoverFast AAC
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (97 ratings)4.4 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.8% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings97 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size2.4 GB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPrentke Romich CompanyMartin Saetre

Customer experience

TouchChat Discover

All ratings97 ratings
Positive66.0%
Neutral7.2%
Negative26.8%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive21.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative76.4%

Fast AAC

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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
1 purchases

Fast AAC

One-time1
  • Fast AAC Premium$12.99

Questions

Is TouchChat Discover free?
TouchChat Discover is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fast AAC free?
Fast AAC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TouchChat Discover or Fast AAC?
Fast AAC is rated higher. TouchChat Discover averages 3.7 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Fast AAC averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.
Do TouchChat Discover or Fast AAC have ads?
Neither TouchChat Discover nor Fast AAC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TouchChat Discover or Fast AAC?
TouchChat Discover ships an update every 2 months, and Fast AAC every 4 days. Most recently, TouchChat Discover was updated on September 18, 2026 and Fast AAC on September 17, 2026.

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