GibTalk vs TypingTalk AAC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GibTalk
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GibTalk - Communication for Everyone A free, multi-language AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) app that empowers people with speech disabilities to communicate clearly and confidently. Whether you're nonverbal, have difficulty speaking due to autism, stroke, cerebral palsy, or other conditions - GibTalk helps you express yourself. - Completely free - No ads, ever - Works in multiple languages - Easy to use - Open source FEATURES Multi-Language Support Create words in any language your device supports. Perfect for multilingual families or switching between languages. Customizable Word Library Add your own words, phrases, and sentences. Edit anytime to match your needs. Organize Your Way Use folders to group related words - daily needs, emotions, questions, or by location/activity. Backup & Sync Save your word library. Never lose your communication setup. Quick Start Templates Import pre-made word sets from online templates to get started immediately. Symbol Search Find the right visual symbol quickly with built-in search. Text-to-Speech Keyboard Type freely and have your words spoken aloud. WHO IS THIS FOR? GibTalk helps people who: - Are nonverbal or have limited speech - Have autism spectrum disorder - Are recovering from stroke or brain injury - Have cerebral palsy - Have motor neuron disease (ALS/MND) - Need temporary speech support after surgery - Work as speech therapists or special education teachers PRIVACY & TRANSPARENCY - No data collection - No ads - No subscriptions - Open source: https://github.com/ragibkl/GibTalk Built with care for the disability community. Communication is a human right. HELP US IMPROVE Teachers & Speech Therapists: We're looking for educators to help create word templates for different regions and activities. Email: ragib.badaruddin@gmail.com GitHub: https://github.com/ragibkl/GibTalk Built with teachers from Permata Kurnia, Malaysia. FAQ How do I use different languages for a word? Edit the word and choose a different language from the dropdown. You may need to install additional text-to-speech voice data in your device settings.
TypingTalk AAC
This communication aid allows users to type text and have it spoken aloud via text-to-speech. It offers a wide selection of voices and languages, customizable phrase buttons with visual aids, and options for offline use and device syncing.
- Text-to-speech playback
- Extensive voice and language options
- Customizable quick phrases with visual aids
- Offline voice support
- Personal Voice creation
- Phrase syncing across devices
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This app provides an easy-to-use interface to play back the text you type as text-to-speech audio. It's made to be used as augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Some features: Voices • Select from all the voice styles & languages on your device • Choose between offline voices and Internet voices from Google, spanning 200+ voices in 60 languages. No download or login required • Supports Personal Voice on newer devices, letting you create an offline text-to-speech voice that sounds like you (English & Mandarin only) • Save your favorite voice settings in a convenient list Phrases • Save & categorize quick phrases to play back with a tap. Rearrange & color code your phrases • Create separate groups of phrases for every language you use • Add pictures, emoji labels, and/or alternate text to phrases • Search for free symbols on the online ARASAAC library to add to your buttons • Show text above or below pictures • Record, import and edit sound clips for your phrases • Create boards with any custom grid size from 1×1 to 16×16 • Save your phrases to a file, so you can backup or share with others • Sync with other devices using a Google Drive account • Print out your boards for a simple, low-tech solution Misc. • Speak individual characters, words or sentences as you type them • Auto clear the text field after pressing play • Play spoken text over phone calls (offline voices only) • Share audio clips as voice messages to other apps • Look at a history of messages you've played while using the app • Customize font size, text field size, button size, etc. to your liking. Save and load the layouts you create • Layout automatically adapts to all screen sizes, small & large • Convenient design where any action takes just a few taps • Light & dark modes This app is for anyone who needs help speaking, including those with conditions such as verbal apraxia, aphasia, autism, anxiety, & selective mutism, among others. Even if you've only temporarily lost your voice, or just want to play with text-to-speech, this app's for you! Please feel free to share feedback on how it’s working for you & how it can be more accessible, either at support@miyanour.com or with a review. Enjoy! Made with love by an AAC user with selective mutism. Visit my website at https://miyanour.com to help me keep providing updates. Thank you so much for your support. Apple Standard Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GibTalk at none against TypingTalk AAC's 3. GibTalk also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.2). TypingTalk AAC's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. TypingTalk AAC sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. GibTalk asks for nothing beyond the download.
GibTalk ships an update every 6 months, TypingTalk AAC monthly. The most recent releases landed on May 18, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GibTalk | TypingTalk AAC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mohd Ragib Bin Badaruddin | Samiya Noureen |
In-app purchases
GibTalk
No in-app purchases
TypingTalk AAC
- Donate monthly$0.991 Month
- Donate monthly$3.991 Month
- Donate one-time$9.99









