Comparison

ClaroCom Pro vs CarePlay

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

Head to head
About

ClaroCom Pro

This communication aid assists individuals with speech impairments by converting typed text into spoken words. It offers features like word and phrase prediction, remote communication options, and the ability to create custom phrase banks. The app is designed for both children and adults with varying levels of literacy and speech difficulties.

Highlights
  • Text-to-speech conversion
  • Word and phrase prediction
  • Remote communication (message, mail, social media)
  • Customizable phrase banks
  • Private communication mode
  • Inter-device chat via Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
Features
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ClaroCom is an iPad or iPhone App for AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication). ClaroCom helps to replace speech for those with impairments in the production of spoken language. ClaroCom is suitable for children or adults with some or full literacy, and can assist users who have limited or no speech and language difficulties. PRODUCT FEATURES • Writing Type into the Message Window using the on-screen keyboard. Press the Speak button to have text in the Message Window spoken. ClaroCom can also speak each word as it is typed or inserted into the Message Window. Text in the Message Window is spoken using the human quality in-built voices. Communicate remotely with ClaroCom Pro. Text in the Message Window can be sent by Message and Mail and sent to Facebook and Twitter, as well as copied into other apps. Use the built in Word Prediction and Phrase Prediction to speed up writing. Create text using the phrase banks to find a phrase. ClaroCom is loaded with some standard phrases. More phrases can be added and history is stored of what is typed. Rotate or flip the iOS device and ClaroCom Pro will shows only the message to be communicated in large text the correct way up, perfect when communicating privately. Tipping the iPhone or iPad back reverts the screen back to normal. **NEW** Link & chat to iOS device - connect your device to any other device that is also using ClaroCom Pro. You can then chat between the devices using the text that you type or words or phrases that you select. This feature requires bluetooth or Wi-Fi. • Word Prediction ClaroCom has built in Word Prediction when typing into the Message Window. ClaroCom's Word Prediction takes account of word frequency and previous words. There is an initial Word Prediction list loaded on startup, and ClaroCom can learn new words as they are typed if desired. • Phrase Prediction Use Phrase Prediction when typing into the Message Window. The phrases are loaded from the contents of the visible categories and ClaroCom stores new phrases that are typed or added. The predicted phrases appear on a Phrase bar above the keyboard. Phrases can be easily searched for, and bulk phrases can be easily added. Prediction works with acronyms, so as 'awn' is typed, 'Are We Nearly There Yet?' appears instantly. This is a very fast way to build up and learn a collection of phrases. Speak a predicted word or phrase immediately with a ‘touch and hold’ instead of composing into a message – another faster way to get speech out. A swipe brings up more phrases and words that can be easily scanned through. Flexible phrases include fillable prompts so ClaroCom will know, when the 'I would like ___' phrase is selected, that immediately the user will be asked for the word(s) to complete the phrase. With ClaroCom Pro phrases and words can be easily imported from files to quickly build complex phrase vocabularies from existing text resources, including files transferred via iTunes. • Dictionary Choose from a range of Word Prediction dictionaries. • High-Quality Voices Along with the iOS system voices, 2 high-quality Nuance Vocalizer voices are included in this edition: ◆ Tom - English (USA) ◆ Samantha - English (USA) The voice can be made to speak faster or slower you suit your needs. The voice is installed within ClaroCom, so will work when not online. Additional Vocalizer Expressive and Acapela voices in other accents are available through in-app purchase in ClaroCom. • Font and Color Change the font size, color or use a more-readable font to maximize ease-of-reading, making ClaroCom easily adaptable to different users' needs. • Personalize information ClaroCom can be personalized to suit your individual needs, basic personal information is easily added and will appear in Phrases. ClaroCom Pro can be personalized by setting your name, so many phrases will detect and use it, saving time. For the latest news, tips and advice follow @ClaroComApp on Twitter.

About

CarePlay

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Immerse yourself in life at Deva Gardens, a memory care community where you'll meet residents with diverse backgrounds and life experiences who sometimes get confused, sad, or anxious. Learn to decode their responses, understand the impact brain changes have on behavior, enhance your communication skills, and find workarounds for common daily challenges. Bridging the gap between e-leaning and the workplace, CarePlay is a dementia care training video game that’s fun! It provides foundational learning for aged care and hospital staff, service staff, and home support workers. Coursework is organized into modules, each with lessons delivered as game scenarios. For example, "Communication Essentials” has ten lessons focusing on listening and observing, taking time, and understanding body language. Each scenario calls for empathy and getting to know the resident through interactive content inside the game. Find creative solutions to solve a communication challenge. You must explore until you find the right approach for the win. CarePlay is a professional tool. Request access from your dementia care organization. Learners receive a Certificate of Completion for each completed module.

Screenshots

ClaroCom Pro4 screens
CarePlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CarePlay at Free against ClaroCom Pro's $16.99. CarePlay also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). ClaroCom Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On ads 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

CarePlay is free to download; ClaroCom Pro costs $16.99 up front. ClaroCom Pro sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. CarePlay asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ClaroCom Pro ships an update every 2 months, CarePlay daily. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ClaroCom Pro versus CarePlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClaroCom ProCarePlay
Price$16.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB300 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperClaro Software LimitedMentia Health, Inc.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

ClaroCom Pro

One-time11
  • Jill$1.99
  • Allison$1.99
  • Ava$1.99
Show 8 more
  • Susan$1.99
  • Heather$1.99
  • Laura$1.99
  • Ryan$1.99
  • Micah$1.99
  • Rod$1.99
  • Will$1.99
  • Saul$1.99
None

CarePlay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ClaroCom Pro free?
ClaroCom Pro costs $16.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is CarePlay free?
CarePlay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ClaroCom Pro or CarePlay have ads?
Neither ClaroCom Pro nor CarePlay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ClaroCom Pro or CarePlay?
ClaroCom Pro ships an update every 2 months, and CarePlay daily. Most recently, ClaroCom Pro was updated on October 11, 2026 and CarePlay on October 1, 2026.

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