Comparison

Taptic d/Deaf Support vs SplitChatter

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

Head to head
About

Taptic d/Deaf Support

This app provides customizable alerts for sound-based notifications, offering vibration, flashlight, or standard notifications. It also features a text-to-speech and speech-to-text function for communication, with real-time transcription and the ability to save conversations.

Highlights
  • Customizable sound alerts
  • Vibration, notification, and flashlight alerts
  • Text-to-speech communication
  • Real-time speech transcription
  • Save conversation transcripts
  • Alerts when phone is off
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Sound Tab: Select the sounds you want to be notified by. Customize alerts: vibration, notification, flashlight. Receive alerts even when your phone is off. Text Tab: Type a message. Typed responses are displayed in a flipped orientation and automatically spoken out loud. Press record to listen to speech and receive accurate real-time transcriptions. Save transcripts. https://www.tapticapp.com/terms-and-conditions https://www.tapticapp.com/privacy-policy

About

SplitChatter

This app offers real-time speech-to-text transcription for clearer communication, especially for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. It features a distraction-free typing space for replies and optional AI-powered transcription for enhanced accuracy in noisy environments.

Highlights
  • Real-time speech-to-text transcription
  • Distraction-free typing space
  • Optional AI-powered transcription
  • Enhanced accuracy in noisy environments
  • Reduces communication barriers
Features
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SplitChatter makes communication clearer, faster, and more accessible, especially for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. It provides real-time speech-to-text transcription using Apple’s built-in transcription technology, so you can follow conversations instantly. A clean, distraction-free typing space lets you reply at your own pace, helping conversations stay natural and comfortable. For users who want higher accuracy and better performance in challenging environments, SplitChatter also offers optional AI-powered transcription with enhanced reliability, especially in noisy spaces or longer conversations. Whether you are in a quiet room, a crowded setting, or simply prefer written communication, SplitChatter helps reduce communication barriers and keeps conversations easy to follow. Designed with accessibility, clarity, and speed in mind, SplitChatter is ideal for anyone who values real-time communication and wants to stay fully included without missing a word.

Screenshots

Taptic d/Deaf Support4 screens
SplitChatter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SplitChatter at 100% against Taptic d/Deaf Support's 40%. SplitChatter also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). Taptic d/Deaf Support's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 3). 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. Taptic d/Deaf Support sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SplitChatter sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SplitChatter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Taptic d/Deaf Support's written reviews are positive against 100% of SplitChatter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Taptic d/Deaf Support ships an update weekly, SplitChatter every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Taptic d/Deaf Support versus SplitChatter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaptic d/Deaf SupportSplitChatter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (11 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11 — better3
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicah RobersonSignal Anvil LLC

Customer experience

Taptic d/Deaf Support

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral18.2%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative20.0%

SplitChatter

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Taptic d/Deaf Support

Subscriptions2
  • Taptic +$4.991 Month
  • Taptic +$49.991 Year
5 purchases

SplitChatter

One-time5
  • 30 AI Minutes$0.99
  • 300 Minutes$4.99
  • 700 Minutes$9.99
Show 2 more
  • 1600 Minutes$19.99
  • 4500 Minutes$49.99

Questions

Is Taptic d/Deaf Support free?
Taptic d/Deaf Support is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SplitChatter free?
SplitChatter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Taptic d/Deaf Support or SplitChatter?
SplitChatter is rated higher. Taptic d/Deaf Support averages 4.4 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while SplitChatter averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Taptic d/Deaf Support or SplitChatter have ads?
Neither Taptic d/Deaf Support nor SplitChatter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Taptic d/Deaf Support or SplitChatter?
Taptic d/Deaf Support ships an update weekly, and SplitChatter every 9 days. Most recently, Taptic d/Deaf Support was updated on June 4, 2026 and SplitChatter on September 13, 2026.

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