Comparison

Simple AAC vs Talking Eye

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

Talking Eye

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Talking Eye is an application designed to help individuals who are unable to use their limbs and have difficulty communicating due to conditions such as stroke, ALS, or muscular diseases communicate with those around them using the built-in Eye Tracking feature on iPhone and iPad. Ready-made communication phrases, categories, a specialized eye-controlled keyboard, and text-to-speech features allow users to express their needs quickly and easily. Communication Features • Ready-made communication phrases and categories • Personalization of communication phrases and voices • Specialized eye-controlled keyboard • Text-to-speech functionality • Smart dictionary and word suggestions • A smart dictionary system that learns frequently used words YouTube Feature • Add favorite YouTube channels to the app • Select and watch videos from channels using eye tracking Games • Fun mini-games playable using eye tracking • Games designed to support attention and focus Who Is It For? • Individuals who are unable to move from the neck down • Individuals who are unable to speak or use conventional input devices due to ALS, SMA, MS, cerebral palsy, paralysis following a traffic accident, and similar conditions • Anyone who needs Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) solutions Why Talking Eye? • Compatible with the built-in Eye Tracking feature on iPhone and iPad • Simple and easy-to-understand interface • Ready-made phrases for quick communication • Text-to-speech support • Continuously evolving smart dictionary system • A comprehensive experience focused on communication • Designed to make life easier for people with disabilities, increase their independence, and make communication accessible to everyone Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Simple AAC3 screens
Talking Eye4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple AAC at none against Talking Eye's 2. Simple AAC also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Talking Eye's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 9 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Talking Eye sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Simple AAC asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple AAC ships an update every 9 months, Talking Eye every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Simple AAC versus Talking Eye: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple AACTalking Eye
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmit RonEyesoft Bilisim

In-app purchases

None

Simple AAC

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Talking Eye

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Simple AAC free?
Simple AAC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Talking Eye free?
Talking Eye is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple AAC or Talking Eye have ads?
Neither Simple AAC nor Talking Eye shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple AAC or Talking Eye?
Simple AAC ships an update every 9 months, and Talking Eye every 9 days. Most recently, Simple AAC was updated on November 3, 2026 and Talking Eye on October 31, 2026.

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