# Buzzlet vs Talk Tales, Simple Sounds

The clearest difference is price: Buzzlet at Free against Talk Tales, Simple Sounds's $19.99. Buzzlet also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Talk Tales, Simple Sounds's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Buzzlet is free to download; Talk Tales, Simple Sounds costs $19.99 up front. Buzzlet sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Talk Tales, Simple Sounds sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Buzzlet against 5.0 for Talk Tales, Simple Sounds. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talk Tales, Simple Sounds has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Buzzlet ships an update every 2 weeks, Talk Tales, Simple Sounds every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buzzlet | Talk Tales, Simple Sounds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzlet/id6443814082/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-tales-simple-sounds/id6446865855/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Paid** |
| Size | 48 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bumble Bee Communications, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649530754) | [Talk Tales LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865324895) |

## What reviewers say

### Buzzlet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzlet/id6443814082)

This app aids non-verbal individuals in communication by teaching vocabulary and enabling sentence creation or quick responses. It encourages listeners to engage, validating the use of assistive devices and fostering conversational skills.

**Highlights:** Reciprocal communication aid, Teaches receptive and expressive vocabulary, Create complete sentences, Use quick responses, Encourages listener engagement, Customizable talking cards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buzzlet one month subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Buzzlet 3 month subscription | $23.99 | per 3 months |
| Buzzlet 6 months subscription | $41.99 | per 6 months |
| Buzzlet one year subscription | $63.99 | per year |
| Buzzlet lifetime subscription | $249.99 | one-time |


### Talk Tales, Simple Sounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-tales-simple-sounds/id6446865855)

This app uses interactive stories and videos to help nonverbal and low-verbal children imitate simple sounds. Designed by a speech-language pathologist, it focuses on motor learning theory to assist children with apraxia or autism spectrum disorder.

**Highlights:** Interactive stories, Mouth videos, Child demonstration videos, Sound combination practice, Downloadable practice sheets, Repetitive sound practice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version Unlock | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buzzlet free?

Buzzlet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Talk Tales, Simple Sounds free?

Talk Tales, Simple Sounds costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Buzzlet or Talk Tales, Simple Sounds?

Buzzlet and Talk Tales, Simple Sounds are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do Buzzlet or Talk Tales, Simple Sounds have ads?

Neither Buzzlet nor Talk Tales, Simple Sounds shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buzzlet or Talk Tales, Simple Sounds?

Buzzlet ships an update every 2 weeks, and Talk Tales, Simple Sounds every 3 months. Most recently, Buzzlet was updated on June 1, 2026 and Talk Tales, Simple Sounds on June 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*