Comparison

KOEPON vs Speech AAC

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

Head to head
About

KOEPON

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KOEPON – Speak Your Needs, Without Saying a Word When speaking is hard, KOEPON gives you a voice. Whether you’re dealing with ALS, stroke, cerebral palsy, or articulation disorders, KOEPON helps you express your thoughts — clearly, naturally, and instantly. No account. No setup. No internet required (except when sharing). KOEPON is built for real-life moments when communication matters most. • Tap common phrases like “Thank you” or “Toilet” • Build full sentences through 4 intuitive steps • Type freely and hear it spoken aloud • Draw what you want to say with your finger • Shake your iPhone to call for help — hands-free Unwell Describe your discomfort with just a few taps: how you feel, where it hurts, what you need, and when. KOEPON builds and speaks a complete sentence for you. Example: “I have pain in my chest. I want to take medicine. Please help now.” Input Type freely and KOEPON speaks it aloud using your selected voice. Draw Communicate visually by drawing letters or pictures with your finger. Perfect for children, seniors, and those who prefer visual expression. Shake to Call Can’t use your hands? Shake your iPhone to trigger a preset voice message like “Please come here!” Customizable for Comfort • Adjustable text size • Change speech speed • Choose from any voice installed on your iPhone • All core features work offline (except sharing) Subscription Details $6.99/month – includes 14-day free trial Premium-only features: Unwell, Need a Drink, Request, Input, Draw Free features: “Thank you,” “Toilet,” “Take it”, shake-to-call, basic speech Who KOEPON Helps • People with articulation difficulties • Individuals with ALS, aphasia, or cognitive impairments • Caregivers and support professionals KOEPON does not track you or show ads. It simply helps you be heard — whenever and however you need.

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Speech AAC

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Speech AAC Assist is a professional-grade Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) app designed for people with speech disabilities, autism, ALS, stroke recovery, cerebral palsy, and anyone who needs a voice. COMMUNICATE INSTANTLY Tap words to build sentences and speak them aloud using real human voices (Adam & Liza) or your device's built-in text-to-speech. Every word is spoken clearly and naturally. REAL HUMAN VOICES Choose between two professionally recorded voices — Adam and Liza — with over 3,700 words recorded by real people. When a word isn't recorded, the app seamlessly falls back to text-to-speech so you're never left silent. YOUR BOARDS, YOUR WAY Build custom communication boards for every situation — medical appointments, school, home, social settings, and more. Pin your most-used boards to the top for instant access. Includes 12 professionally designed starter boards based on AAC research: • Core Vocabulary (36 high-frequency words covering 80% of daily communication) • Quick Phrases • Feelings & Emotions • Medical & Health • Food & Drink • People & Family • Places & Activities • Emergency (speaks immediately — no extra taps) QUICK ACCESS BAR Six emergency communication buttons — Help, Yes, No, Stop, Pain, I Need — are always visible on screen and speak instantly with one tap. No building a sentence required. FULLY ACCESSIBLE SpeakEasy AAC is built from the ground up for people with disabilities: • Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AAA compliant • Full VoiceOver support with labels, hints, and traits on every element • Switch Control compatible • Auto-scan mode for single-switch users • Large touch targets (minimum 60×60pt everywhere) • High contrast mode • Adjustable button size, font size, and emoji size • Reduce Motion support • Caregiver PIN lock to protect settings KEYBOARD INPUT Prefer to type? Switch to keyboard mode and type anything — SpeakEasy will speak it instantly. Great for literate users who need faster input. MEDICATION REMINDERS Never miss a dose. Set up daily medication reminders with customizable times and get notified right on your device. COMMUNICATION LOG Track progress over time with a built-in communication log. See daily and weekly stats, most-used words, and share reports with therapists and caregivers via CSV export. WORKS OFFLINE Everything works completely offline. No internet connection required. No accounts. No subscriptions. Your communication is private and always available. CAREGIVER & THERAPIST FRIENDLY PIN-protected settings keep the app configured the way you need it. Caregivers and speech-language pathologists can set up boards, customize vocabulary, and lock the interface so users always see the right layout. CUSTOMIZABLE EVERYTHING • 6 background color themes • Adjustable speech rate and pitch • 4 word organization modes • Multiple language support • Dark mode compatible SpeakEasy AAC Assist is built with love by PayneBrain Studios — a team dedicated to making technology work for everyone.

Screenshots

KOEPON4 screens
Speech AAC4 screens

Verdict

The call

KOEPON and Speech AAC are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. KOEPON sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month and Speech AAC sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
KOEPON versus Speech AAC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKOEPONSpeech AAC
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB129 MB
Age rating4+12+
DevelopercomecomeCarlton Payne III

In-app purchases

1 purchases

KOEPON

Subscriptions1
  • KOEPON14 Days trial$6.991 Month
6 purchases

Speech AAC

One-time6
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tiip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
Show 3 more
  • Huge Thank You!$19.99
  • Champion!$49.99
  • Legend!$99.99

Questions

Is KOEPON free?
KOEPON is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speech AAC free?
Speech AAC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KOEPON or Speech AAC have ads?
Neither KOEPON nor Speech AAC shows ads.

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