Comparison

Eye Type AAC vs ALSChat

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

ALSChat

Features
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ALSChat is a free AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) letter board for people living with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), motor neuron disease (MND), locked-in syndrome, and other progressive motor disabilities. Type by tapping, or hands-free by blinking — ALSChat adapts as your mobility changes so you can always find your voice. KEY FEATURES • Manual Letter Board Tap letters, words, and phrases directly. Large, high-contrast buttons make every target easy to hit. • Semi-Automatic Blink Scanning The board highlights each spot in turn. Close your eyes for about half a second to select — no touch needed. Adjust the scan speed to match your pace. Blink detection runs entirely on your device; camera images are never uploaded. • Word Suggestions Suggested words appear as you type, so every message takes fewer selections. • Text-to-Speech Speak your message aloud instantly with your device's built-in voices. • Caregiver Chat Invite family and caregivers with a link. Send messages from the letter board and get notifications on their phones — even when the app is closed. • Quick Phrases Common phrases — greetings, requests, urgent needs — are ready as one-tap chips in every language. • Message History Everything you speak is saved on your device. Reopen any past message with a tap, and words you've used before are suggested first. • 12 Languages Korean, English, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic, German, Vietnamese, Russian, Chinese, and Hindi. WHO IS ALSCHAT FOR? • People living with ALS or motor neuron disease (MND) • Individuals with locked-in syndrome or spinal cord injury • People with Parkinson's disease, cerebral palsy, or stroke-related aphasia • Caregivers, family members, and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) WHY ALSCHAT? Dedicated AAC devices can cost thousands of dollars. ALSChat is free, runs on the iPhone or iPad you already have, and needs no extra hardware — just the front camera for blink scanning. ABOUT ALSCHAT ALSChat is developed by NeoChat Co., Ltd, a team dedicated to improving quality of life through accessible communication technology. We build based on real feedback from patients, caregivers, and clinicians. Download ALSChat free today.

Screenshots

Eye Type AAC2 screens
ALSChat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ALSChat at none against Eye Type AAC's 2. ALSChat also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 months). 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. Eye Type AAC sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. ALSChat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eye Type AAC ships an update every 11 months, ALSChat every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Eye Type AAC versus ALSChat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEye Type AACALSChat
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSu-Kam Intelligent Education Systems IncNeoChat

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Eye Type AAC

One-time2
  • 7-day free trialFree
  • Activate forever$19.99
None

ALSChat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eye Type AAC free?
Eye Type AAC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ALSChat free?
ALSChat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Eye Type AAC or ALSChat have ads?
Neither Eye Type AAC nor ALSChat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eye Type AAC or ALSChat?
Eye Type AAC ships an update every 11 months, and ALSChat every 2 days. Most recently, Eye Type AAC was updated on September 30, 2026 and ALSChat on October 3, 2026.

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