Jellow Plus AAC vs SpeakAnyWay AAC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Jellow Plus AAC
This communication aid uses a vast library of icons and images to help adults with speech and language difficulties construct phrases and sentences. It supports users with conditions like Autism, Cerebral Palsy, and Down's syndrome, enabling them to express themselves and gradually learn to speak.
- Icon-based phrase and sentence construction
- Extensive library of ~5000 icons
- Categorized icons for easy sentence building
- Keyboard feature for custom sentence generation
- Text-to-speech with multiple accents and voices
- Supports users with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down's syndrome
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Jellow Plus Communicator is a friendly Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) system that uses icons/images to enable aid communication in adults learning to speak or with difficulty with speech and language. Jellow Plus helps non-verbal adults to communicate by constructing their own phrases/sentences and gradually learn to speak - especially those with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, and Down’s syndrome. Jellow Plus is also an extension of Jellow Basic. It has all the icons and much more in this version. The expressive buttons, which were part of the Emotional Language Protocol (ELP) driving Jellow Basic, are available in Jellow Plus. These features make it easy for children using Jellow Basic to graduate to Jellow Plus as they grow up, making it possible to communicate better. Jellow Plus is designed especially for adults and can be used to form words, phrases and sentences frequently used in their daily lives. Jellow’s library of icons can help adults communicate using pictures along with their corresponding word labels. Jellow Plus has a library of around 5000(?) icons designed specially with feedback from users. These are organized in different categories based on parts of the speech to make it convenient to form a sentence. Some of these categories are verbs, adverbs, adjectives, nouns, expressions, etc. In addition, using the 'keyboard' feature, the user can also generate new sentences and use the app to speak them out aloud. The current version of the app allows the user to choose English language with multiple accents Indian, American, British, Australia, Nigeria along with a choice of voices. Other languages are being introduced. Jellow Plus is developed with support from the IDC School of Design at IIT Bombay, UNICEF, the Ministry and Hospitals. It is designed iteratively with regular feedback from users namely children, parents, therapists, teachers and care givers. Jellow Plus is a premium application which requires subscription to use the application. If you have any suggestions for improvement, please submit your feedback/comments via email at jellowcommunicator@gmail.com For further information on Jellow Plus and FAQs, please visit www.jellow.org https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
SpeakAnyWay AAC
This app provides a customizable communication platform for individuals with speech challenges. It allows users to create personalized boards with words, phrases, and images, enabling them to express themselves effectively in various settings. The intuitive design makes it accessible for all ages and needs.
- Customizable communication boards
- Personalized MySpeak profiles
- Simple and intuitive design
- Accessible for all ages
- Cross-platform access
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SpeakAnyWay is an easy-to-use AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) app designed to support children, teens, and adults with speech challenges. Whether at home, school, work, or in the community, SpeakAnyWay helps users express themselves, be understood, and feel included. Key Features Customizable Communication Boards Create boards with words, phrases, and images tailored to each individual’s needs. MySpeak Profiles Save and share personalized communication profiles with QR codes, so your voice goes wherever you go. Simple & Intuitive Design Built for families, educators, caregivers, and professionals. No complicated setup required. Accessible for All Ages From early learners to adults, SpeakAnyWay adapts as communication needs grow and change. Cross-Platform Access Use SpeakAnyWay on phones, tablets, and the web for seamless communication anywhere. Who Is It For? • Individuals with speech or communication challenges (autism, apraxia, ALS, stroke recovery, developmental disabilities, and more) • Families and caregivers seeking reliable communication support • Teachers, therapists, and professionals supporting individuals in educational, clinical, and workplace settings Subscriptions SpeakAnyWay offers optional auto-renewable subscriptions: • Basic Monthly Subscription – 1 month access • Pro Monthly Subscription – 1 month access • MySpeak Monthly Subscription – 1 month access Subscription payments are charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Prices may vary by region. Privacy Policy: https://www.speakanyway.com/privacy Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Every voice matters. Let’s SpeakAnyWay.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: SpeakAnyWay AAC at freemium against Jellow Plus AAC's subscription. SpeakAnyWay AAC also leads on rating (3.0 vs 2.6) and device support. Jellow Plus AAC's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Jellow Plus AAC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SpeakAnyWay AAC sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SpeakAnyWay AAC holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Jellow Plus AAC's written reviews are positive against 0% of SpeakAnyWay AAC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
| Parameter | Jellow Plus AAC | SpeakAnyWay AAC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (5 ratings) | 3.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Freemium — better |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ravi Poovaiah | SpeakAnyWay LLC |
Customer experience
Jellow Plus AAC
SpeakAnyWay AAC
In-app purchases
Jellow Plus AAC
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Annual$14.991 Year
SpeakAnyWay AAC
- SpeakAnyWay MySpeak – Monthly14 Days trial$2.991 Month
- SpeakAnyWay Basic – Monthly14 Days trial$7.991 Month
- SpeakAnyWay Pro – Monthly14 Days trial$19.991 Month
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- SpeakAnyWay MySpeak – Yearly14 Days trial$29.991 Year
- SpeakAnyWay Basic – Yearly14 Days trial$79.991 Year
- SpeakAnyWay Pro – Yearly14 Days trial$199.991 Year
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