Comparison

GibTalk vs SimpleSpeak AAC

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

Head to head
About

GibTalk

Features
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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 - Works offline - Open source FEATURES Multi-Language Support Give each word its own language, from the voices installed on your device. Perfect for multilingual families. If a word's language has no voice on your device, GibTalk tells you and helps you install one. Customizable Word Library Add your own words, phrases, and sentences. Edit anytime to match your needs. Rearrange words by dragging them in edit mode. Organize Your Way Use folders to group related words - daily needs, emotions, questions, or by location/activity. Templates and Word Files Start quickly with ready-made word sets, or add words from a file: make your own set on a computer with the template builder at gibtalk.com, then import it into GibTalk. Backup & Restore Save all your words as a file (to Google Drive, email, or anywhere you like) and restore them on any device. Symbol Search Search about 16,700 free picture symbols from ARASAAC, Mulberry and Tawasol, or use your own photos. 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 account - No ads - No subscriptions - Your words stay on your device. Only symbol search and templates use the internet. - 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. Website: https://gibtalk.com Support: https://gibtalk.com/support/ Email: ragib.badaruddin@gmail.com Built with teachers from Permata Kurnia, Malaysia. FAQ How do I use different languages for a word? Edit the word and choose a language from the list. The list shows the languages your device has a voice for; choose "Add a language…" to install more. A word speaks in the wrong language. What do I do? Your device probably has no voice for that language yet. GibTalk shows a red dot on the Edit button; in edit mode, tap "Install voice". You can also install voices yourself: on Android, Settings → Text-to-speech output → your engine's settings → Install voice data; on iPhone and iPad, Settings → Accessibility → Spoken Content → Voices.

About

SimpleSpeak AAC

This app provides an intuitive way to communicate when speaking is difficult. Users can quickly create and organize custom phrases into categories, or use pre-set options. Expressing thoughts is as simple as a tap, with features like customizable voices and eye-tracking control.

Highlights
  • Customizable phrase creation
  • Categorization of phrases
  • Choice of speech voices
  • Eye tracking control (iOS 18+)
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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SimpleSpeak helps you communicate when speaking isn’t possible, in a simple and intuitive way. Quickly create and organize your own phrases into categories that fit your needs, or choose from default categories to help you get started right away. Then, express your thoughts with just a tap. SimpleSpeak gives you everything you need to communicate, whether at home, on calls, or on the go: - Choose your speech voice, including Personal Voice - Customize phrases with color accents, labels, and more - Use eye tracking for hands-free control (iOS and iPadOS 18+) - Sync across devices with iCloud for seamless access

Screenshots

GibTalk3 screens
SimpleSpeak AAC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GibTalk at every 10 days against SimpleSpeak AAC's every 5 months. GibTalk also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GibTalk ships an update every 10 days, SimpleSpeak AAC every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GibTalk versus SimpleSpeak AAC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGibTalkSimpleSpeak AAC
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMohd Ragib Bin BadaruddinJustin Risner

In-app purchases

None

GibTalk

No in-app purchases

None

SimpleSpeak AAC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GibTalk free?
GibTalk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SimpleSpeak AAC free?
SimpleSpeak AAC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GibTalk or SimpleSpeak AAC have ads?
Neither GibTalk nor SimpleSpeak AAC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GibTalk or SimpleSpeak AAC?
GibTalk ships an update every 10 days, and SimpleSpeak AAC every 5 months. Most recently, GibTalk was updated on October 30, 2026 and SimpleSpeak AAC on October 30, 2026.

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