MetaTalkUS vs Seljay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MetaTalkUS
This app provides a symbol-based communication system for individuals with limited or no voice capabilities. It offers pre-configured vocabularies with a large symbol library and customizable features for personalized communication.
- Symbol-based communication
- Pre-configured vocabularies
- Customizable keys and pages
- Synthesized speech output
- METACOM symbol library
- Passcode protected editing
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MetaTalkUS is the English language version of MetaTalk - the vocabulary and voices are in English only. MetaTalk is a symbol-based application for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). It allows users without or with limited voice capabilities to communicate. MetaTalk is preconfigured with three rich vocabularies - you can start immediately. Individual customizations are easy and always possible. MetaTalk is based on METACOM symbols which are known for their clarity and professional design. A simple structure allows beginners - and relatives without special AAC training - to learn and grow over time. Vocabularies • Three vocabularies preconfigured with different sizes and content • About 2000/1500/1000 words and phrases in MetaTalkUS.5x9/ MetaTalkUS.4x7/ MetaTalkUS.3x5 • American English vocabulary for daily use including popular phrases • structure easy to understand • most-used items always visible: "I would like", "not", "to", "There is" (configurable) • pronouns ("I","you","he",…) and people ("Mother", "Father",…) are automatically linked with the correct verb forms ("go", "goes", etc.). Long-Press function (optional) skips the pronouns and links directly to the corresponding verb form • verb forms including present, past, gerund, and past participle • theme-based categories with core vocabulary, phrases, and related questions for fast interactions • phrases and questions to initiate a conversation: "My name is"/"what is your name", "I like"/"what do you like" • page with talk-buttons for recorded messages • project page(s) at school • day planner for mornings and afternoons • METACOM6 symbol library with more than 5000 items Functions • synthesized speech (Acapela) with male and female voices • talk-buttons for recorded messages • customize each key with text and photos from the photo album or the iPad camera (>iPad2) • add symbols and texts from our library simply by dragging • rearrange keys on each page or create new pages • select a color for keys • keys and pages can be hidden • store full sentences or messages in MemoBox • copy/save memos as text or photo • copy/save search paths • pages and vocabularies can be created, duplicated, renamed, deleted, exported and imported • create different vocabularies for different users • import, export, and backup of pages and complete vocabularies • optional touch delay to prevent multiple touches on same key • all editing functions are passcode protected
Seljay
Master the Dzongkha script with interactive lessons, stroke guidance, and audio pronunciation. Track progress, take quizzes, and practice offline. Designed for beginners to learn anytime, anywhere.
- Interactive lessons
- Step-by-step stroke guidance
- Audio pronunciation
- Progress tracking
- Quizzes
- Offline access
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Seljay is your essential companion for mastering the script of the Dzongkha language. Dive into interactive lessons designed for beginners guiding you through the fundamentals of Dzongkha script with step-by-step stroke guidance and audio pronunciation. Track your progress across lessons, challenge yourself with quizzes, and refine your skills with unlimited practice sessions. With offline access, Seljay allows you to learn anytime, anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Seljay at Free against MetaTalkUS's $179.99. Seljay also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and device support (3 vs 1). MetaTalkUS's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Seljay is free to download; MetaTalkUS costs $179.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Seljay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
| Parameter | MetaTalkUS | Seljay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 487 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cidar | Akira Nair |
Customer experience
MetaTalkUS
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In-app purchases
MetaTalkUS
No in-app purchases
Seljay
No in-app purchases









