Comparison

Eye Type AAC vs SightKey

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

Head to head
About

Eye Type AAC

This app enables communication through eye or head tracking on iOS devices. It offers a simple, free interface for text-to-speech output, designed for individuals with motor impairments.

Highlights
  • Eye tracking and head tracking
  • Text-to-speech output
  • Large, high-contrast buttons
  • Word prediction
  • Simple interface
  • Works on iPhone and iPad
Features
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Eye Type AAC is the fastest way to type and speak using eye tracking or head tracking on your iPhone or iPad. Completely free, with no subscriptions, no in-app purchases, and no ads. Ever. Four large buttons. Tap a sequence to type any letter. Your words are spoken aloud instantly. No complicated menus, no setup. Just open the app and start communicating. WHO IT'S FOR Eye Type was designed for people with motor difficulties caused by apraxia, ALS, cerebral palsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, locked-in syndrome, or other conditions that make traditional keyboards difficult or impossible to use. FEATURES • Completely free with no subscriptions, in-app purchases, or ads • Eye tracking and head tracking built in, no extra hardware needed • Works on iPhone and iPad using the front-facing camera • Large, high-contrast buttons designed for reliable access • Word prediction for faster communication • Text-to-speech output • Simple, distraction-free interface Built by the team behind Visual Choices AAC.

About

SightKey

Features
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This is an innovative accessibility app that allows you to freely operate your iPhone just by moving your eyes. Track your gaze in real-time using ARKit's facial recognition technology. Even people who cannot use their hands and fingers as they would like can still type, communicate, and browse the web just by moving their eyes. ■ Line of sight dial You can operate the keyboard, which supports Japanese 50 sounds and English QWERTY, just by looking at it. Characters are entered just by looking at them (dwell input), and predictive conversion makes it even smoother. It also supports finger tapping. ■ Voice reading Read the entered text out loud on the spot. We provide easy support for communication for people who have difficulty expressing themselves. ■ Fixed phrase panel Pre-register frequently used words such as "Thank you" and "Give me some water." You can quickly call it up with your gaze and read it aloud right away. ■ Bookmark If you save frequently visited web pages, you can quickly access them using eye movements. ■ Calibration Custom adjust gaze accuracy according to eye characteristics. You can set the operation feeling that is best for your eyes. --- This app requires a TrueDepth camera (iPhone with a depth sensor on the front camera). This app is a must-use for people who have difficulty operating a smartphone due to physical conditions such as ALS, muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injury, or the aftereffects of a stroke, as well as their families and supporters. Towards a world where everyone can freely express their will. SightKey turns your "eyes" into your "hands." --- Support site: https://adolfoi.info/ Privacy Policy: https://adolfoi.info/page_id197/ Terms of Use: https://adolfoi.info/page_id501/ Contact us: https://adolfoi.info/support/ A Premium subscription (separate purchase) is required to use this app. After purchase, you can use all features, including eye-gaze browsing, text input, phrases, bookmarks, and advanced settings. Please check the in-app purchase screen for pricing and plans.

Screenshots

Eye Type AAC2 screens
SightKey4 screens

Verdict

The call

Eye Type AAC and SightKey are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Eye Type AAC sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and SightKey sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Eye Type AAC versus SightKey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEye Type AACSightKey
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB11 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSu-Kam Intelligent Education Systems IncMitsuhiro Hashimoto

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Eye Type AAC

One-time2
  • 7-day free trialFree
  • Activate forever$19.99
2 purchases

SightKey

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Eye Type AAC free?
Eye Type AAC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SightKey free?
SightKey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Eye Type AAC or SightKey have ads?
Neither Eye Type AAC nor SightKey shows ads.

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