# Pic vs Visual Speech

The clearest difference is rating: Visual Speech at 5.0 against Pic's 1.0. Visual Speech also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Visual Speech sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Visual Speech holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Pic ships an update monthly, Visual Speech weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pic | Visual Speech |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pic-a-talk-aac/id6444247214/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-speech/id6503352659/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 103 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adobokashi Systems, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653338833) | [Su-Kam Intelligent Education Systems Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/919049297) |

## 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 |


### Visual Speech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-speech/id6503352659)

This app helps children learn to talk by adding animated lips to images of objects. It addresses challenges children face when they look away from faces, making it difficult to mimic speech movements. The visual aid supports early speech development.

**Highlights:** Animated lips on object images, Supports speech mimicry, Aids jaw and lip motion learning, Visual learning tool for children, Designed for early speech development

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Electricity Board | $1.99 | one-time |
| Car logos Board | $1.99 | one-time |
| Audio Board | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cars Board | $1.99 | one-time |
| Planes Board | $1.99 | one-time |
| Vaccums Board | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cars Plus Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fans Plus Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Audios Plus Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vehicles Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pic free?

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

### Is Visual Speech free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pic or Visual Speech?

Visual Speech is rated higher. Pic averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Visual Speech averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pic or Visual Speech have ads?

Neither Pic nor Visual Speech shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pic or Visual Speech?

Pic ships an update monthly, and Visual Speech weekly. Most recently, Pic was updated on October 2, 2026 and Visual Speech on October 6, 2026.

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