Comparison

Picture Board vs Tactus

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

Head to head
About

Picture Board

This app provides a visual communication interface for individuals who have difficulty speaking or seeing. It allows users to make simple requests and respond to questions through a touch interface or by typing phrases that can be spoken aloud. It's designed to aid communication in various care settings and for first responders.

Highlights
  • Visual communication interface
  • Touch-based requests
  • Typing for spoken phrases
  • Integration with accessibility features
  • Useful for nursing homes
  • Beneficial for first responders
Features
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Picture Board is an easy to use interface for people who are unable to speak or see clearly. These are intended to augment the existing communication processes when a person is unable to speak and needs to make simple requests. If a person under nursing care wishes to communicate, she/he can use this application to make simple requests via the touch interface. Additionally, the keyboard option allows the Picture Board user to type in a phrase (optionally it can be used with the iPhone or iPad built-in Accessibility features which allow the typed text to be spoken). Uses: Person who is unable to talk can communicate simple or complex requests and respond to yes or no questions. Nursing homes can use Picture Board to communicate with persons under their care. First responders can use Picture Board to communicate with persons who require first aid. Perfect for installation on a care provider’s (nurse, doctor etc.) iPhone and iPad to facilitate communication with patients. Keywords - Down's Syndrome, Speech, Speak, Voice, Deaf, Communication, Accessibility

About

Tactus

Features
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Tactus helps you improve vocal clarity and breath control through guided breathing exercises. Whether you're managing speech challenges, preparing for presentations, or simply want to enhance your communication, Tactus makes daily practice simple and effective. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Picture Board4 screens
Tactus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Picture Board at none against Tactus's 1. Tactus's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). 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. Tactus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Picture Board asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Picture Board versus Tactus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPicture BoardTactus
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 22 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerduncwa llcDaniel de Monteiro

In-app purchases

None

Picture Board

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Tactus

Subscriptions1
  • Tactus Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Picture Board free?
Picture Board is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tactus free?
Tactus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Picture Board or Tactus have ads?
Neither Picture Board nor Tactus shows ads.

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