Comparison

ChatBoard vs TouchSounds

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

Head to head
About

ChatBoard

This app instantly converts spoken words into large, easy-to-read text on screen, facilitating face-to-face communication for individuals with hearing impairments. Its minimalist design and advanced speech recognition ensure clear conversations in various dialects and environments.

Highlights
  • Ultra-large text display
  • Fast speech recognition
  • High accuracy and dialect support
  • Minimalist, ad-free interface
  • Customizable quick phrases (subscription)
  • Full-screen conversation display
Features
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■ App Introduction ChatBoard: The ultimate face-to-face communication tool designed for the hearing impaired and their loved ones. We have stripped away all unnecessary complexity to focus on doing one thing perfectly: instantly and accurately transforming every word you speak into massive, easy-to-read text on the screen. No more struggling with hand gestures. No more shouting. Just open ChatBoard and let communication return to its simplest form. Don’t let hearing loss stand in the way of love and connection. ■ Key Features ○ Ultra-Large Text for Instant Clarity Features a full-screen display with extra-large fonts, specifically optimized for seniors and hearing-impaired users with low vision. Read effortlessly from any distance. ○ Lightning-Fast Speech Recognition Powered by top-tier speech recognition technology, your words appear on screen the moment you speak. It keeps up with even the fastest talkers, creating a fluid conversation experience that feels just like a normal chat—no more waiting for slow typing. ○ High Accuracy & Dialect Support Not only does it offer exceptional accuracy for standard language, but it also supports various regional dialects. Now, elderly family members can communicate smoothly in their native accents. ○ Minimalist Design, Zero Learning Curve A clean, ad-free interface with intuitive controls. It’s ready to use the moment you open it. With just one tap to speak, anyone—from elderly parents to young children—can master it instantly. ■ Perfect For ○ Family Gatherings: Even with hearing loss, everyone can join in the laughter and conversation. ○ Daily Reminders: Whether it’s a reminder to take medication or a simple "How are you?", every caring word is clearly visible. ○ Running Errands: Visiting the doctor or the bank? Just show your phone to the staff to eliminate awkward misunderstandings. Download ChatBoard today, and turn your voice into visible warmth. ----------------------- 【ChatBoard Advanced Subscription Service Description】 1. Advanced is a membership service launched by ChatBoard, providing more accurate AI voice recognition service, improving recognition accuracy in different accents and environments, and intelligently adapting to users' speaking styles. It also offers customizable quick phrases function, allowing users to create personalized shortcuts according to individual needs, enabling one-click input to save time and effort. 2. After confirming purchase and payment, automatic renewal will be processed through your iTunes account. Your Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before expiration, and upon successful payment, the subscription period will be extended for one subscription cycle. To cancel renewal, please manually turn off the auto-renewal function in iTunes/AppleID settings management at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Terms of Use(EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TouchSounds

This app translates sounds into text in real-time and converts text into speech with adjustable speed and pitch. It also expresses sound through phone vibrations and offers a tactile ASMR experience. Users can record sounds and interact with a virtual pet.

Highlights
  • Real-time sound to text translation
  • Text to speech with adjustable voice
  • Sound vibration feedback
  • Tactile ASMR experiences
  • Real-time sound recording
  • Virtual pet interaction
Features
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[Real-time translation of sounds into text] It can also be used when watching live broadcasts, it is real-time, accurate, and supports multiple languages. [Enter text and convert it into sound] It supports multiple languages, has multiple built-in voices, and can freely adjust the speaking speed and pitch. [Vibration accurately expresses sound] Based on mathematical algorithms, the timbre, frequency, and intensity of different sounds are expressed in the vibration of the mobile phone motor. You can also manually adjust the interception frequency for a more appropriate experience. [Pet the cute kitten] Pet the kitten, kitten will respond to you in the most comforting way - a thunderous purr. Satisfy your visual, tactile and auditory senses. [ASMR that hearing-impaired friends can also experience] It has built-in a variety of natural sounds and converts them into the delicate vibration of mobile phone motors, making the sounds touchable. Good news for ASMR lovers. [Real-time recording of sound] Record every moment of your life and experience different ‘sounds’. [Real-time speech recognition] The App supports recognition of more than 100 languages and converts them into text in real time. [Support game controller] Connect a game controller to the App to experience a stronger vibration effect. [Kind tips] If you encounter any problems or have any suggestions about your experience, you can send them to our email: 947268652@qq.com We never stop optimizing the product and fixing bugs. Your feedback is the greatest help for us to improve our services! TouchSounds suitable for iphone8 or later~~ -- Terms of Service: https://blastbricks.github.io/TouchSounds/Terms.html -- Privacy Policy: https://blastbricks.github.io/TouchSounds/PrivacyPolicy.html

Screenshots

ChatBoard3 screens
TouchSounds4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ChatBoard at 100% against TouchSounds's 50%. ChatBoard also leads on ratings volume (18 vs 3). TouchSounds's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ChatBoard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.90 per month and TouchSounds sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TouchSounds holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChatBoard has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of ChatBoard's written reviews are positive against 50% of TouchSounds's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChatBoard ships an update every 8 days, TouchSounds every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ChatBoard versus TouchSounds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChatBoardTouchSounds
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (18 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMutacore Co., Ltd.祖铁 程

Customer experience

ChatBoard

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TouchSounds

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ChatBoard

Subscriptions2
  • Advanced Monthly1 Month trial$4.901 Month
  • Advanced Yearly$49.001 Year
2 purchases

TouchSounds

One-time2
  • One Year VIP Membership$2.99
  • Permanent VIP Membership$3.99

Questions

Is ChatBoard free?
ChatBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TouchSounds free?
TouchSounds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ChatBoard or TouchSounds?
TouchSounds is rated higher. ChatBoard averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while TouchSounds averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do ChatBoard or TouchSounds have ads?
Neither ChatBoard nor TouchSounds shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChatBoard or TouchSounds?
ChatBoard ships an update every 8 days, and TouchSounds every 11 days. Most recently, ChatBoard was updated on October 24, 2026 and TouchSounds on October 2, 2026.

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