# Pic vs TINIG

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TINIG at none against Pic's 4. TINIG also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. TINIG asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pic ships an update every 4 weeks, TINIG daily. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pic | TINIG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pic-a-talk-aac/id6444247214/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 104 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adobokashi Systems, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653338833) | [8box Solutions Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826475982) |

## What reviewers say

### Pic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pic-a-talk-aac/id6444247214)

This communication aid helps non-verbal children with speech and language disorders express themselves using pictures. It offers extensive customization options to tailor the experience to individual needs. Full access requires a subscription.

**Highlights:** Picture-based communication, Customization options, Supports various speech disorders, Subscription-based access, Automatic renewal management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Family - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Teacher - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Family - Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Teacher - Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


### TINIG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinig/id6503223941)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pic free?

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

### Is TINIG free?

TINIG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Pic or TINIG have ads?

Neither Pic nor TINIG shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pic or TINIG?

Pic ships an update every 4 weeks, and TINIG daily. Most recently, Pic was updated on October 18, 2026 and TINIG on October 7, 2026.

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