Comparison

TypingTalk AAC vs Say That!

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

Say That!

Transform text into natural-sounding speech with adjustable speed and multiple languages. Explore random phrases, customize themes, and enjoy a private, offline experience. Perfect for learning, accessibility, and content creation.

Highlights
  • Instant text to speech
  • Multilingual support
  • Voice customization
  • Random phrases generator
  • Beautiful themes
  • Offline functionality
  • Privacy focused
Features
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Welcome to Say That. Your words, spoken your way. Say That is a beautiful, modern text to speech app that makes reading aloud effortless and enjoyable. Turn any text into natural sounding speech with a single tap. INSTANT TEXT TO SPEECH Type or paste your text and tap "Speak" to hear it read aloud with crystal clear voice synthesis. Adjust speech speed from 0.5x to 2.0x with a simple slider. Perfect for language learning, accessibility support, content creation, or just having fun with words. MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT Access all languages supported by your device: English, Spanish, French, German, and more. Choose from multiple voices for each language, including regional accents and variants. VOICE CUSTOMIZATION Preview and select your perfect voice with built in voice testing. Your language, voice, and speed preferences are automatically saved and restored. RANDOM PHRASES Discover entertaining content with one tap: tongue twisters, inspirational quotes, movie references, fun facts, and playful phrases to explore different voices and languages. BEAUTIFUL THEMES Enjoy a stunning dark interface with nine preset color themes (Coral Sunset, Ocean Breeze, Midnight Purple, Forest Glow, Golden Hour, Cherry Blossom, Arctic Frost, Neon Nights, Cyberpunk) or pick your own accent color. Smooth animations, gradient backgrounds, and an intuitive design that's easy on the eyes. SIMPLE SETTINGS Toggle autocorrect, choose your theme, and manage speech options from one place. Privacy Policy and acknowledgements are always a tap away. PRIVACY FIRST All processing happens on your device. No data collection, no internet required for core features, and full privacy compliance. Perfect for: • Learning new languages and pronunciation • Accessibility support and reading assistance • Content creators testing voiceovers • Productivity: listen to notes while multitasking • Entertainment and having fun with text Works offline, supports multiple languages, and adapts to your device's capabilities. Download Say That today and bring your text to life!

Screenshots

TypingTalk AAC4 screens
Say That!3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TypingTalk AAC at none against Say That!'s shown. TypingTalk AAC also leads on ratings volume (20 vs 3). Say That!'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.2). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. TypingTalk AAC sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Say That! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TypingTalk AAC against 5.0 for Say That!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TypingTalk AAC has 20 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TypingTalk AAC ships an update monthly, Say That! every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TypingTalk AAC versus Say That!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTypingTalk AACSay That!
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (20 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings20 — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSamiya NoureenSpecktronica LLC

Customer experience

TypingTalk AAC

All ratings18 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Say That!

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TypingTalk AAC

Subscriptions2
  • Donate monthly$0.991 Month
  • Donate monthly$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Donate one-time$7.99
1 purchases

Say That!

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is TypingTalk AAC free?
TypingTalk AAC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Say That! free?
Say That! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TypingTalk AAC or Say That!?
Say That! is rated higher. TypingTalk AAC averages 5.0 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Say That! averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do TypingTalk AAC or Say That! have ads?
Say That! shows ads; TypingTalk AAC does not.
Which is updated more often, TypingTalk AAC or Say That!?
TypingTalk AAC ships an update monthly, and Say That! every 2 days. Most recently, TypingTalk AAC was updated on October 28, 2026 and Say That! on October 18, 2026.

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