iSpeak Button vs GoTalk® WOW
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iSpeak Button
Record and play back a single custom message with a large, colorful button. Ideal for beginning communicators and individuals needing a simple, accessible device. Offers text customization and rotation lock.
- Record and play single messages
- Large, customizable button surface
- Add custom text to button
- Choose from twelve color options
- Rotation lock to prevent screen flipping
- Over-recordable messages
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iSpeak Button is a single message talker. It is an affordable single communication button. You can record your own personal message, and play it back with the touch of a button. This is perfect for beginning communicators, and people who require a large button surface. You can record over your message as many times as you need. You can add custom text to your button. You can rotate the button from the settings instead of on-the-fly to prevent screen-flip stimming. Button comes in twelve different color choices. The color can be changed from the settings. Need to speak sequences? Search for "iSpeak Sequences", a single switch that says up to 10 phrases you record. Need a grid of buttons? Search for "iSpeak Grid" for up to 16 buttons per screen. Need a full AAC app? "iVocalize" is a great communication app with loads of features for under $10. How to use iSpeak Button: To configure your iSpeak Button, hit the little (i) symbol in the bottom right corner of your device. From here you can enter your text, choose your button color, and enable rotation. To record a message, hit the "Start Recording" button. The circle to the right of the button will spin, this is how you know it is recording. When you are done with your message simply tap the "Stop Recording" button. Be sure your device is capable of recording sound! iPad and iPad2 have built in microphones. All iPhones have microphones. iPod touches 2nd-3rd generation need you to plug in a mic, and 4th has a built in mic. More help can be found on our website: http://www.goatella.com/
GoTalk® WOW
This communication app for Apple Watch allows users to quickly access customized messages using recorded voice or text-to-speech. It features an image library, emojis, and custom images for creating Talking Points, enabling effortless communication on the go.
- Customized messages on wrist
- Recorded voice or text-to-speech
- Image library and emojis
- Custom image support
- Automatic and manual backup
- Watch-based editing
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GoTalk WOW is an easy to use AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) app designed specifically for the Apple Watch. Enjoy quick access to a customized messages right on your wrist! Use your recorded voice or the built-in text-to-speech to express yourself. Enjoy access to the built in GoTalk WOW image library, emoji, or your own custom images to set up your Talking Points. GoTalk WOW makes it so easy to stay in the moment and communicate with others! Once downloaded you can edit, add, adjust settings, or delete messages all on the watch, even if you are away from your paired iPhone. Automatic backup keeps your data safe while manual backup at any time gives you peace of mind. Pairs great with GoTalk® NOW, GoVisual, or any other AAC app or device!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: iSpeak Button at $3.99 against GoTalk® WOW's $49.99. iSpeak Button also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). GoTalk® WOW's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 16 months). On review sentiment, 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
iSpeak Button costs $3.99 and GoTalk® WOW $49.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GoTalk® WOW holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoTalk® WOW has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
iSpeak Button ships an update every 16 months, GoTalk® WOW every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iSpeak Button | GoTalk® WOW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 — better | $49.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 4.9 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Goatella | Attainment Company |
Customer experience
iSpeak Button
GoTalk® WOW
In-app purchases
iSpeak Button
No in-app purchases
GoTalk® WOW
No in-app purchases
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