Verbal Me vs ABC Word Magic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Verbal Me
This AAC and choice board app assists nonverbal children in classroom participation. Users tap buttons to hear spoken words or phrases, with customizable pages and pre-built options for various learning needs. It supports Bluetooth switch access for users with dexterity challenges.
- Tap-to-speak buttons
- Customizable pages with editable text and pictures
- Pre-built learning pages
- Spanish language option
- Bluetooth switch compatibility
- Page navigation options
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This easy-to-use AAC and choice board app was suggested and edited by special needs teachers and therapists to help nonverbal kids participate in class. Users tap a button and the iPad or iPhone speaks the button text aloud in either a boy's or girl's voice. Page choices include yes/no, alphabet, numbers, interactive speaking clock, skip counting, opposites, colors, world map, US coins, bullying, getting dressed, using the bathroom, seasons, emotions, BINGO, body parts, life cycle of a butterfly, custom pages with editable text and pictures. Educators and parents can switch pages by sliding one finger from the upper right to the lower left of the iPad screen. Alternatively, turn on the settings and arrow buttons to let kids switch pages. Choose from over 100 prebuilt pages with colorful buttons and create up to 100 additional pages with custom buttons you can edit. A Spanish-language version is also available. SWITCH USERS: Students with dexterity challenges can use a Bluetooth switch with Verbal Me. First, open your iPad or iPhone Settings app. In the Bluetooth section, turn on Bluetooth and connect to the switch device. Then in Verbal Me, button 1 could be assigned to advance to next button and button 2 to press the button. Or on 1-button switches, turn on auto scanning in the Verbal Me settings (gear icon), and press your switch button when the desired button is selected.
ABC Word Magic
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Dive into the world of letters and sounds with ABC Word Magic. This premium educational app, featuring a minimalist design to encourage focused learning, is designed to teach children the alphabet and basic pronunciation. Craft words with a simple drag and drop from the alphabet to the editor panel. To take the learning a notch higher, ABC Word Magic features Text-To-Speech (TTS) technology, allowing your device to vocalize the words you compose. ABC Word Magic intersects simplicity and customization, creating an ideal learning tool for all children, including those with specific learning disabilities. Parents and teachers can easily tailor settings to meet each child's unique learning needs. Personalize the learning experience by selecting the language, activating auto-speak mode (all, line, letter), choosing visual themes, and adjusting the size of letters. We've designed these settings to be managed by parents or teachers, minimizing the need for children to make any changes themselves. In our quest to promote multilingual learning, we support a diverse range of languages. With alphabets available in more than 25 languages, children have the opportunity to gain exposure to global languages at their fingertips. Explore languages with ABC Word Magic's random sample feature. With 150 unique word or phrase samples per language, there's always something new. Change the language setting and watch as the sample text automatically translates. If Text-To-Speech is supported, you can hear the sample in the new language immediately. Enhance your multilingual skills and vocabulary in a simple, engaging way with ABC Word Magic. ABC Word Magic supports the following languages: Albanian, Bulgarian, Czech, Croatian, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Icelandic, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Serbian, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, and Ukrainian. Please note that Text-To-Speech support for your selected language may require additional language pack installation in your operating system. To enrich your experience, please install the appropriate language pack on your device, if available. These are typically located in your device's settings, under 'Language & Input' or similar sections. Keep in mind, some operating systems may automatically load language packs in the background.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ABC Word Magic at $3.99 against Verbal Me's $8.99. Verbal Me's advantage is chart position (#179 vs unranked) and device support. On in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Verbal Me costs $8.99 and ABC Word Magic $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Verbal Me | ABC Word Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8.99 | $3.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.9 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #179 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | fishdog.net | Similesoft |
In-app purchases
Verbal Me
No in-app purchases
ABC Word Magic
No in-app purchases
Questions
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