SimpleSpeak AAC vs IssieVoice
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Customizable phrase creation
- Categorization of phrases
- Choice of speech voices
- Eye tracking control (iOS 18+)
- iCloud sync across devices
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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
IssieVoice
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IssieVoice is a text-to-speech communication app that enables users to convert written text into spoken messages in a simple, fast, and accessible way. The app is designed for children and adults with complex communication needs who use typing to express thoughts, needs, feelings, and ideas. IssieVoice promotes participation, independence, and self-expression across a wide range of everyday, social, educational, and vocational settings. In addition to text-to-speech functionality, IssieVoice includes a variety of tools that support efficient and effective communication while allowing personalization to meet each user's unique needs. Key Features • Instant text-to-speech output of typed messages • Save frequently used messages for repeated use. • Quick access to saved messages directly from the keyboard. • Word prediction to support faster typing. • Customizable keyboard based on individual needs and preferences. • Simple, user-friendly, and accessible interface. • Suitable for use at home, in educational settings, therapeutic environments, and the community. About the Developers IssieVoice was developed by the Technology Center at Beit Issie Shapiro in collaboration with SAP Labs Israel. The app is part of the Issie family of applications, a suite of apps developed and adapted to support the communication, social, and learning needs of children and adults with disabilities.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: IssieVoice at every 2 months against SimpleSpeak AAC's every 5 months. IssieVoice 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SimpleSpeak AAC ships an update every 5 months, IssieVoice every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpleSpeak AAC | IssieVoice |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Justin Risner | Beit Issie Shapiro |
In-app purchases
SimpleSpeak AAC
No in-app purchases
IssieVoice
No in-app purchases









