Comparison

AAC Evaluation Genie vs Speech Tutor Pro

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

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About

AAC Evaluation Genie

This app assists speech-language pathologists and educators in evaluating augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) needs. It offers a structured framework with multiple subtests to assess various language and symbol identification skills, aiding in the selection of appropriate AAC systems.

Highlights
  • 13 comprehensive subtests
  • Screening options for subtests
  • Direct and switch scan user access
  • Visual identification and discrimination
  • Vocabulary assessment (noun, function, verb, adjective)
  • Category recognition and inclusion/exclusion
  • Core vocabulary and Unity icon patterns
  • Picture description and word prediction
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Are you looking for a fast and efficient process to streamline AAC evaluations? AAC Evaluation Genie is a powerful and intuitive app designed specifically for speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, special educators, and assistive technology specialists. Developed by a certified speech-language pathologist, this innovative tool transforms the way professionals assess and evaluate augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) needs. AAC Evaluation Genie is a clinical tool intended to assist professionals in identifying skill areas related to language representation methods commonly found on augmentative communication systems. The purpose of AAC Evaluation Genie is not to identify a particular speech-generating device, but to build a framework for selecting an appropriate augmentative communication system for ongoing evaluation and/or device trial. Key Features: 13 Comprehensive Subtests: Administer detailed evaluations with screening options available for each subtest, ensuring a thorough assessment of AAC skills. AAC Evaluation Genie includes direct and switch scan user access methods. 1. Visual Identification: Evaluates the ability to progressively track and identify a single icon. Visual Discrimination: Evaluates the ability to progressively track and discriminate a single icon. 2. Noun Vocabulary: Evaluates the user’s ability to identify common noun vocabulary. 3. Function Vocabulary: Evaluates the user’s ability to identify common noun vocabulary by stated function. 4. Verb Vocabulary: Evaluates the user’s ability to identify common verb (action word) vocabulary. 5. Category Recognition: Evaluates the user’s ability to identify common noun vocabulary by category group inclusion. 6. Adjective Vocabulary: Evaluates the user’s ability to identify common adjective (describing word) vocabulary. 7. Word Association: Evaluates the user’s ability to identify a noun by associated feature or function. 8. Category Inclusion: Evaluates the user’s ability to identify common noun vocabulary by category inclusion. 9. Category Exclusion: Evaluates the user’s ability to identify common noun vocabulary by category exclusion. 10. Core Vocabulary: Evaluates the recognition and identification of common core vocabulary words not easily represented with pictures using either Pixon® or SymbolStix® symbol sets. 11. Unity Icon Patterns: Evaluates the identification of vocabulary organized by Minspeak Unity® semantic/linguistic patterns. 12. Picture Description: Evaluates the user’s ability to describe basic pictures using a simulated AAC display. Choose either Pixon® or SymbolStix® symbol set for testing. 13. Word Prediction: Evaluates the user’s ability to read text and select a target word from a list of four choices. AAC Evaluation Genie provides a robust framework for practitioners to conduct efficient, effective, and comprehensive AAC assessments. Join the community of forward-thinking professionals enhancing their practice with cutting-edge technology. Download AAC Evaluation Genie today and revolutionize your approach to AAC assessment!

About

Speech Tutor Pro

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for speech therapy, including articulation screeners, extensive card decks for practice, and detailed video guides for sound production. It supports multiple clients and provides robust data tracking for progress monitoring and home practice.

Highlights
  • Articulation screeners (SLP & Parent friendly)
  • 33 phoneme decks
  • 36 minimal pair decks
  • Nearly 5000 practice cards
  • Detailed data tracking
  • Articulation videos with placement guidance
  • Client video recording
Features
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Speech Tutor Pro is the culmination of nearly a decade's worth of work designing apps for speech therapy. This app brings together the content from 5 of the most well-known apps in the industry and combines them in one easy to use app. Content and features in this app are listed below. Two Articulation Screeners Speech Tutor Pro comes with two different, easy-to-use screeners. A "SLP Friendly" screener and a "Parent Friendly." These screeners reveal which sounds children should have acquired by particular ages SLP Friendly - Easily screen sounds at the beginning and end of words. - SLPs can also tap a button that conveniently lists phonological processes heard during the screening. - Write notes during the screening Parent Friendly - Screen for the major sounds targeted by speech-language pathologists - Write notes during the screening - Questions guide parents for identifying phonological processes Articulation Decks - 33 phoneme decks (Levels: Word, Phrase, Sentence; Positions: Initial, Medial, Final) - 36 minimal pair decks - Nearly 5000 different cards -Use minimal pair decks and phoneme decks at the same time -See multiple clients at a time -"Kid Friendly" mode and "Clean" mode for older clients - Detailed data tracking with line graphs, bar graphs, and word charts to send home for practice - Record videos and save them to client profiles to view progress - View articulation videos during sessions to help with placement - Add/Remove decks during a session Decks included sm, sn, st, sp, sk, sl, s, z, f, v, sh, th, ch, j, l, blends m, n, ing, p, b, t, d, k, g, r, er, or, ar, rl, ear, ire, Cluster Reduction (choose all, L, R, S), Deaffrication (Choose all, Ch, J), Deletion of Final Consonants (Choose all, ch/j, f/v/, k/g, p/b, s/z, t/d, m, n, ing, Final Devoicing, Fronting (choose all, sh, ch/j, velars), Gliding(choose all, L, R), Prevocalic Voicing, Stopping of Fricatives (choose all, ch/j, f/v, s/z, sh, th, Stridency Deletion Articulation Videos (52 Videos in all) - Front and side views - Slow, medium, fast speeds, and pause - Palate views - Information on the ages sounds should be acquired - Tips on how to elicit the sounds - Camera view so clients can watch as they produce sounds - Record/playback video and save to client profiles Videos show the following sound productions: R (bunched), R (retroflex), L, sh, ch, j, s, z, f, v, th (voiced), th (voiceless), p, b, t, d, k, g, m, n, ing, i , æ, a, u

Screenshots

Speech Tutor Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speech Tutor Pro at 85% against AAC Evaluation Genie's 22%. Speech Tutor Pro also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (83 vs 2). AAC Evaluation Genie's advantage is price ($12.99 vs $69.99). On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

AAC Evaluation Genie costs $12.99 and Speech Tutor Pro $69.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Speech Tutor Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speech Tutor Pro has 83 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of AAC Evaluation Genie's written reviews are positive against 85% of Speech Tutor Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AAC Evaluation Genie ships an update every 3 months, Speech Tutor Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
AAC Evaluation Genie versus Speech Tutor Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAAC Evaluation GenieSpeech Tutor Pro
Price$12.99 — better$69.99
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.3 (83 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews84.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings283 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB1.5 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHump SoftwareSynapse Apps, LLC

Customer experience

AAC Evaluation Genie

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral37.0%
Negative40.7%

Speech Tutor Pro

All ratings83 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral6.2%
Negative9.2%

Bugs and requests

AAC Evaluation Genie

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Speech Tutor Pro

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • App freezes upon touching elements
  • Graph dates are mixed up
  • Content difficult to navigate after update
  • App closes when trying to use it after update

Requested features

12 requests
  • Print or email homework options
  • More minimal pair decks
  • Ability to annotate on paused video
  • Laser pointer feature for videos
  • Option to print or email homework
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  • More stimulus items (words, phrases, sentences)
  • Save or store own words
  • Vowel change options
  • Add/import pictures
  • Clearer videos for voiced/unvoiced productions
  • Future games development
  • Option to turn vocal cords on/off in videos

In-app purchases

None

AAC Evaluation Genie

No in-app purchases

None

Speech Tutor Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AAC Evaluation Genie free?
AAC Evaluation Genie costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speech Tutor Pro free?
Speech Tutor Pro costs $69.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AAC Evaluation Genie or Speech Tutor Pro?
Speech Tutor Pro is rated higher. AAC Evaluation Genie averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Speech Tutor Pro averages 4.3 from 83 ratings.
Do AAC Evaluation Genie or Speech Tutor Pro have ads?
Neither AAC Evaluation Genie nor Speech Tutor Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AAC Evaluation Genie or Speech Tutor Pro?
AAC Evaluation Genie ships an update every 3 months, and Speech Tutor Pro monthly. Most recently, AAC Evaluation Genie was updated on October 22, 2026 and Speech Tutor Pro on October 24, 2026.

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