iSpeak Button vs Communication Buttons
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/
Communication Buttons
This app offers a simple way to practice augmentative communication. Customize buttons with pictures and voice recordings to express words, phrases, or even songs. It's designed to demonstrate cause and effect and facilitate spontaneous communication.
- Customizable buttons
- Picture customization
- Voice recording
- Multiple button layouts (1, 2, 4, 6)
- Cause and effect demonstration
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Communication Buttons is THE app for simple augmentative communication. Choose 1 button, or sets of 2, 4 and 6 to use for touch communication. Each button can be customized with a picture and will accommodate voice recording. “Hello!” – and you’re spontaneously communicating, demonstrating cause and effect. State “yes,” or “no,” sing a song or tell a story. Keep a lookout for additional versions with special options.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iSpeak Button at 4.0 against Communication Buttons's 2.5. iSpeak Button also leads on update cadence (every 16 months vs every 37 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). Communication Buttons's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $3.99). On ratings volume, 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 Communication Buttons $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iSpeak Button holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
iSpeak Button ships an update every 16 months, Communication Buttons every 37 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iSpeak Button | Communication Buttons |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | 2.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months — better | Every 37 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Goatella | Preferred Mobile Applications, LLC |
Customer experience
iSpeak Button
Communication Buttons
In-app purchases
iSpeak Button
No in-app purchases
Communication Buttons
No in-app purchases
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