Comparison

Verbal Me Sampler vs Evin Assist AAC

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

Head to head
About

Verbal Me Sampler

This communication aid app allows non-verbal children to express themselves by tapping buttons that speak text aloud. It features pre-set screens with text and pictures for easy participation, and offers voice options. This sampler version provides a limited selection of common communication boards.

Highlights
  • Text-to-speech functionality
  • Buttons with text and/or pictures
  • Pre-set communication screens
  • Choice of boy or girl voice
  • Screen navigation options
  • Spanish language version available
Features
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This is a sample version of Verbal Me, a basic AAC and choice board app designed by special needs teachers for their students. Non-verbal kids can tap a button and the iPad will speak the button text aloud in either a boy's or girl's voice. This limited version includes 14 screen choices: yes-no, A-B-C, 1-2-3-4-5, Happy-Mad-Sad-Calm, Day-Night, bullying, weather, colors, fruits, letter sounds. Buttons contain text and/or picture so non-reading students can participate. By default, left- and right-arrow buttons allow students to switch screens. Optionally, the screen-switching buttons can be hidden and the adult switches screens by sliding one finger from the upper right to the lower left of the screen. Choose one of 18 screens and girl or boy voice. On the Settings screen, there is a link to the full version Verbal Me app with over 100 screen choices. A Spanish-language version is also available.

About

Evin Assist AAC

This app provides a user-friendly picture communication system for individuals with speech and communication challenges. It allows for easy customization with personal photos and supports over 190 languages, making it a versatile tool for users of all ages and backgrounds.

Highlights
  • User-friendly interface
  • Add pictures from various sources
  • Supports over 190 languages
  • Customizable folder levels
  • Google Drive backup
  • Optimized for phones and tablets
Features
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Evin Assist is a free and easy-to-use picture communication app designed for individuals who have speech and communication challenges. It’s optimized for both large and small screens and is available on all mobile devices. Evin Assist can be used by individuals with, for example, autism, Down syndrome, Rett syndrome, cerebral palsy, and aphasia. It is easy to use and is suited for all ages. Use Evin Assist as your primary AAC app, as a supplemental tool, in teaching, or in therapy. BENEFITS / FEATURES • User-Friendly: Easily add and remove pictures and folders with our intuitive interface. • Pictures From Different Sources: Add from personal photos, downloads, or take photos with your camera. • Multilingual: Evin Assist supports over 190 languages, making it a comprehensive tool for diverse language needs. • Customizable: Adjust the app to meet unique needs, including modifications at the folder level. • Backup: Protect your pictures with our backup feature, using Google Drive. • For Phones and Tablets: Evin Assist is optimized for both large and small screens and is available on all mobile devices. FOR WHOM • Individuals with Speech and Communication Difficulties: Evin Assist is a tool for individuals with speech and communication difficulties. These include individuals with, for example, autism, Down syndrome, Rett syndrome, cerebral palsy and aphasia. • Parents and Caregivers: Evin Assist helps parents, family members and caregivers to communicate with their loved ones. • Professionals: Special education teachers, speech therapists and other professionals can leverage Evin Assist as a tool for therapy and teaching. • Organizations: Schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and more can use Evin Assist for effective, inclusive communication. • Immigrants: Evin Assist can help individuals communicate without knowing the local language. This can be especially useful for young children. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Verbal Me Sampler4 screens
Evin Assist AAC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Evin Assist AAC at 5.0 against Verbal Me Sampler's 4.2. Evin Assist AAC also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). Verbal Me Sampler's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (14 vs 2). On price, ads, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Evin Assist AAC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Verbal Me Sampler asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Evin Assist AAC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Verbal Me Sampler has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Verbal Me Sampler ships an update every 5 months, Evin Assist AAC fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Verbal Me Sampler versus Evin Assist AAC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVerbal Me SamplerEvin Assist AAC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (14 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerfishdog.netBjork Software Ltd

Customer experience

Verbal Me Sampler

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative25.0%

Evin Assist AAC

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Verbal Me Sampler

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Evin Assist AAC

Subscriptions2
  • PCS Symbols14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Evin Assist Pro14 Days trial$6.991 Month

Questions

Is Verbal Me Sampler free?
Verbal Me Sampler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Evin Assist AAC free?
Evin Assist AAC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Verbal Me Sampler or Evin Assist AAC?
Evin Assist AAC is rated higher. Verbal Me Sampler averages 4.2 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Evin Assist AAC averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Verbal Me Sampler or Evin Assist AAC have ads?
Neither Verbal Me Sampler nor Evin Assist AAC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Verbal Me Sampler or Evin Assist AAC?
Verbal Me Sampler ships an update every 5 months, and Evin Assist AAC fortnightly. Most recently, Verbal Me Sampler was updated on November 3, 2026 and Evin Assist AAC on November 3, 2026.

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