Comparison

iSpeak Button vs TouchMe Pairs

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

TouchMe Pairs

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TouchMe Pairs is a variation of the popular game “Find pairs“. TouchMe Pairs for iPad is available in 2 versions: - TouchMe Pairs: An In-App Purchase is required to use custom content. - TouchMe Pairs PRO: Custom content can be used without limitation. The application offers three different modes: Cards face up Cards face down Cards face down with limited amount of time Each card can contain pictures, text and sound. Depending on the selected settings, different combinations can be used in addition to the classic mode (match pictures), e.g. matching sound and picture, matching text and sound, and so on. You can create your own cards with custom contend using the integrated editor. This allows the easy creation of new card sets. Various settings allow adjustment for special needs of users. The exercises can be operated by alternative input devices such as external switches. Note: On the iPad, the Home button must be pressed to get back to the main screen of the application. Objectives: Fun and games Concentration and anticipation training Training of switch use Areas of application: Early intervention Children and adults with physical impairments Children and adults with learning disabilities Playing

Screenshots

iSpeak Button4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TouchMe Pairs at Free against iSpeak Button's $3.99. iSpeak Button's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence and ads 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

TouchMe Pairs is free to download; iSpeak Button costs $3.99 up front. TouchMe Pairs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iSpeak Button asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iSpeak Button ships an update every 16 months, TouchMe Pairs every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iSpeak Button versus TouchMe Pairs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSpeak ButtonTouchMe Pairs
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 11 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoatellaIntegraTools GmbH

In-app purchases

None

iSpeak Button

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TouchMe Pairs

One-time1
  • Editor$44.99

Questions

Is iSpeak Button free?
iSpeak Button costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TouchMe Pairs free?
TouchMe Pairs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iSpeak Button or TouchMe Pairs have ads?
Neither iSpeak Button nor TouchMe Pairs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iSpeak Button or TouchMe Pairs?
iSpeak Button ships an update every 16 months, and TouchMe Pairs every 11 months. Most recently, iSpeak Button was updated on October 1, 2026 and TouchMe Pairs on September 29, 2026.

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