Comparison

TexCom Text Communicator vs Aidova AAC

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

Head to head
About

TexCom Text Communicator

This app aids literate individuals with verbal communication difficulties by providing a text-to-speech interface. It allows for custom phrase creation, rapid search, and private communication sharing. It supports Apple's Personal Voice feature for a more natural communication experience.

Highlights
  • Customizable phrase lists
  • Rapid search and retrieval
  • Text-to-speech functionality
  • Private communication options
  • Easy communicate buttons
  • Supports Apple Personal Voice
Read full description

TexCom is an app designed to assist individuals who are literate but have difficulty communicating verbally. The app comes with a set of preloaded phrases, but users can easily add their own phrases, and even import and export word and phrase lists. TexCom employs a rapid search and retrieval method to display phrases containing the characters entered in the text/search box. Additionally, the app can speak text inputted by the user using the chosen device text to speech voice. To communicate privately, iPad users can flip their device over, and the display will expand for the viewer, or they can simply share their message. Users can also customize their phrases by adding abbreviations or emojis for quick identification. TexCom includes a set of easy communicate buttons, including a bell sound, SOS sound, Yes/No and Add Phrase to your phrase list. Changing the iOS system voice is easy; navigate to Settings, then Accessibility, and finally, Spoken Text and Voices. AAC communicator apps like TexCom are especially useful for individuals with speech impairments, language disorders, or cognitive disabilities, as they allow them to express themselves and participate in social interactions more fully. TexCom now supports the new Apple Personal Voice feature. Any personal voices created, will show within all other voices available on the device. Please note Personal Voice is only available on certain Apple devices at iOS17. TexCom does not require the creation of an app account, internet access, or include advertisements.

About

Aidova AAC

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Aidova is an AAC communication app that helps children, teenagers and adults express needs, feelings and choices when speaking is difficult. Tap a button and hear it spoken aloud. Build sentences, communicate more independently, and personalise communication for everyday life. Designed for autism, speech delays, aphasia, stroke recovery, dementia and other communication needs. Built for real life — at home, school, in therapy, hospitals and care settings. WHAT AIDOVA DOES - Tap any button to hear it spoken aloud instantly - Uses clear text-to-speech voices to speak words and sentences - Build full sentences using the sentence bar - Choose from 140 built-in communication buttons - 4 categories: Feelings, Needs, Places, Social - Quick Help Button for urgent communication situations - Core communication features work offline - No account, no sign-up, no ads WHO IT'S FOR - Autism and speech delays - Stroke recovery and aphasia - Cerebral palsy - Dementia and cognitive decline - Non-speaking, minimally speaking and alternative communication needs - AAC users of all ages — children, teenagers and adults - Selective mutism support - Families, carers, teachers and therapists - Schools, therapy practices and care settings FREE PLAN INCLUDED - 140 built-in AAC communication buttons - Sentence builder - Quick Help Button - Calm breathing tool - Visual timer - Dark mode, Adult mode, High contrast mode - Search across all buttons - 1 profile PREMIUM — £3.99/month or £29.99/year - Add your own buttons with photos and voice recordings - Record a familiar voice for every button — in any language - Translate everything to your home language - Visual daily schedule - Carer lock and Kiosk mode - 2 profiles - Button colour themes PREMIUM PLUS — £7.99/month or £59.99/year - Unlimited profiles for classrooms, therapy practices and care settings - One device can support multiple learners and communication profiles - Reorder and hide buttons - Everything in Premium PRIVACY & SAFETY - No account required - All data stays on your device - No tracking - No ads, ever - Safe for children - Designed with privacy-first principles and UK GDPR considerations in mind WHY AIDOVA Communication is about more than words. It's about independence, choice, comfort, connection and dignity. Whether someone wants to say "I'm thirsty", "I need help", or "I love you" — Aidova helps make those moments easier. Built with feedback from families, carers, teachers, therapists and AAC users. Download Aidova today and start communicating in minutes. Built by CHEWAID® · hello@aidova.app · aidova.app Terms of Use: https://aidova.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://aidova.app/privacy

Screenshots

TexCom Text Communicator4 screens
Aidova AAC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TexCom Text Communicator at none against Aidova AAC's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Aidova AAC sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. TexCom Text Communicator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
TexCom Text Communicator versus Aidova AAC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTexCom Text CommunicatorAidova AAC
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSensory App House LtdJMC Collective LTD

In-app purchases

None

TexCom Text Communicator

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Aidova AAC

Subscriptions3
  • Aidova Premium Plus Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Aidova Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Aidova Premium Plus Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is TexCom Text Communicator free?
TexCom Text Communicator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aidova AAC free?
Aidova AAC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TexCom Text Communicator or Aidova AAC have ads?
Neither TexCom Text Communicator nor Aidova AAC shows ads.

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