Comparison

image2talk vs Phonics Audiocards

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

Head to head
About

image2talk

This app provides a customizable communication tool for individuals with impaired verbal speech. It allows users to express themselves using images, text, and speaker output, eliminating the need for complex navigation.

Highlights
  • Tap images to speak phrases
  • Combine standard and custom images
  • Import images from camera roll, gallery, or Dropbox
  • Automatic screen return with time delay
  • Simple overview screen, no complex navigation
  • Customizable rows and images
Features
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“I think image2talk is an easy to use and simple system that could be used successfully 
by children and adults with emerging language skills. The instant feedback and the visual
nature of the system will help in reducing communication frustration.” Claudine Ivers, Senior Speech and Language Therapist image2talk is a simple to use, effective and fully customizable app that enables communication for individuals with whom verbal speech is impaired. Whether an individual is having difficulty communicating due to autism, stroke or any other communication disorder, image2talk can give that individual the ability to express themselves through the use of images, text and speaker output. Suitable for adults and children, straightforward and adaptable customization within image2talk allows for the creation a personal communication tool. Unique to image2talk is that it completely eliminates the effort of having to navigate through menu or category pages. image2talk is based on the professional experiences of Fiona Wilson, a teacher working with students on the autism spectrum also presenting with general learning disabilities. “My brother-in-law was an attorney. A massive stroke stole his words. Losing his words was devastating. Showing him how image2talk worked, including family pictures with names, he touched picture after picture - repeating the word or phrase perfectly. He was never able to remember how to say his wife's or his grandchildrens' names until he had this tool? I added a picture of a heart, typing "I LOVE YOU" for it, shortened the time and now he can say, "I love you, Elaine"!!! 
Do you know what a GIFT that is? ” Judi Smolin, USA “My daughter is 20 yrs old, moderate/severe Autism and though she can not talk, she does understand what is said to her verbally. She loves the REAL pictures. What I love about the Image2talk App is that it is so EASY to use, easy to change or add pictures, and the voice output is so clearly understood!” Michele Skoog, Radcliff KY (USA) * Tap and make images talk - tap the image - e.g. tap an orange - the image shows - see an orange on the screen - speaker output emits response - 'I want an orange' *Combine standard imagery with your own images Create your own rows by deleting or reordering standard imagery. Add your own images via the Camera roll. Import rows from the gallery or your Dropbox folder. If required, start off small and build up number of rows and images over time * Effective time delay - No need to press a back button Tap an image, image enlarges and after a set time delay the basic overview screen will reappear. If appropriate, the time delay can be increased to give users opportunities to develop speaker and reader skills. *Features from image2talk - Tap image – it enlarges and speaks - Simple overview screen eliminating the need to navigate through category and menu pages - Basic default rows like food, feelings, etc - Easily customize image2talk at source to meet individual needs - Select gender and accent of voice - Available in English, Dutch, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese and Korean - Full library available in Dutch and French - Any text entered can be generated as spoken text - Import images from Cameral roll - Save images from the internet, computer or regular camera and import from Dropbox - Set time delay for basic overview screen to reappear - Turn text labels on/off - Turn voice on/off - Set a PIN to settings to prevent unwanted changes Fiona Wilson has been teaching students with special needs for over 8 years and prior this taught in mainstream primary schools in Scotland and Ireland.

About

Phonics Audiocards

Features
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Make learning phonics simple, visual, and fun! Phonics AudioCards Lite helps young learners build early reading skills through interactive audio flashcards that combine words, pictures, and pronunciation. Children can see, listen, and learn at their own pace—making the app ideal for preschool, kindergarten, homeschool, and independent learning. LEARN PHONICS WITH AUDIO FLASHCARDS Phonics AudioCards introduces 70 phonics sounds through easy-to-use audio flashcards. Children can: • Learn phonics sounds through words and pictures • Listen to clear audio pronunciation • Practice early reading and word recognition • Learn independently at their own pace • Reinforce classroom or homeschool lessons FROM PHONICS SOUNDS TO READING The full version includes approximately 70 phonics sounds represented by about 270 words. Learning content is organized across 14 progressive levels, moving from easier sounds and words to more advanced ones. INTERACTIVE PRINTED FLASHCARDS Learning doesn't have to stay on the screen. KnowleKids also offers printed interactive phonics flashcards that work together with our apps. Each card includes a QR code. Simply scan the QR code with a compatible KnowleKids app to open the corresponding interactive audio flashcard. This combination of physical cards and digital audio helps children connect: See → Listen → Say → Learn GREAT FOR EARLY LEARNERS Phonics AudioCards is designed for: • Preschool learners • Kindergarten students • Beginning readers • Homeschool families • Parents practicing phonics at home • Children learning independently Give your child an engaging way to practice phonics, pronunciation, and early reading—one sound and one word at a time. Start learning with Phonics AudioCards Lite today!

Screenshots

image2talk4 screens
Phonics Audiocards4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Phonics Audiocards at $5.99 against image2talk's $24.99. image2talk's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 37 months) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 13.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

image2talk costs $24.99 and Phonics Audiocards $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

image2talk ships an update every 3 months, Phonics Audiocards every 37 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
image2talk versus Phonics Audiocards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterimage2talkPhonics Audiocards
Price$24.99$5.99 — better
Rating3.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 37 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHet is SimpelKnowleMedia

In-app purchases

None

image2talk

No in-app purchases

None

Phonics Audiocards

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is image2talk free?
image2talk costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Phonics Audiocards free?
Phonics Audiocards costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do image2talk or Phonics Audiocards have ads?
Neither image2talk nor Phonics Audiocards shows ads.
Which is updated more often, image2talk or Phonics Audiocards?
image2talk ships an update every 3 months, and Phonics Audiocards every 37 months. Most recently, image2talk was updated on October 8, 2026 and Phonics Audiocards on October 6, 2026.

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