Comparison

Simple AAC vs IssieVoice

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

Head to head
About

Simple AAC

This app converts typed text into spoken words using your device's built-in voices. It supports multiple languages and offers a straightforward interface for communication.

Highlights
  • Text-to-speech conversion
  • Uses built-in iOS voices
  • Supports multiple languages
  • Simple keyboard input
  • Works on iPhone and iPad
Features
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Simple AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) is an extremely simple text-to-speech app that uses iOS's built-in voices. Text input is done with the regular keyboard; and the app even works for other languages that aren't English, if you have their voices installed.

About

IssieVoice

Features
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IssieVoice is a text-to-speech communication app that enables users to convert written text into spoken messages in a simple, fast, and accessible way. The app is designed for children and adults with complex communication needs who use typing to express thoughts, needs, feelings, and ideas. IssieVoice promotes participation, independence, and self-expression across a wide range of everyday, social, educational, and vocational settings. In addition to text-to-speech functionality, IssieVoice includes a variety of tools that support efficient and effective communication while allowing personalization to meet each user's unique needs. Key Features • Instant text-to-speech output of typed messages • Save frequently used messages for repeated use. • Quick access to saved messages directly from the keyboard. • Word prediction to support faster typing. • Customizable keyboard based on individual needs and preferences. • Simple, user-friendly, and accessible interface. • Suitable for use at home, in educational settings, therapeutic environments, and the community. About the Developers IssieVoice was developed by the Technology Center at Beit Issie Shapiro in collaboration with SAP Labs Israel. The app is part of the Issie family of applications, a suite of apps developed and adapted to support the communication, social, and learning needs of children and adults with disabilities.

Screenshots

Simple AAC3 screens
IssieVoice3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: IssieVoice at every 2 months against Simple AAC's every 9 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple AAC ships an update every 9 months, IssieVoice every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Simple AAC versus IssieVoice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple AACIssieVoice
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmit RonBeit Issie Shapiro

In-app purchases

None

Simple AAC

No in-app purchases

None

IssieVoice

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple AAC free?
Simple AAC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IssieVoice free?
IssieVoice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple AAC or IssieVoice have ads?
Neither Simple AAC nor IssieVoice shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple AAC or IssieVoice?
Simple AAC ships an update every 9 months, and IssieVoice every 2 months. Most recently, Simple AAC was updated on October 24, 2026 and IssieVoice on October 25, 2026.

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