The Talker vs ComBoard AAC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Talker
This communication tool uses images to represent words and phrases, allowing users to tap and speak their thoughts. It features a smart search and organized categories for easy navigation, making it ideal for children and individuals with speech impairments.
- Tap to speak functionality
- Image-based communication
- Smart search for quick access
- Organized categories and subcategories
- Interactive expression tool
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The Talker is a simple, powerful communication tool designed for kids, individuals with speech impairments, or anyone who benefits from a visual and interactive way to express themselves. Key Features: Tap to Speak: Each image represents a word or phrase. Tap any image and The Talker says the word or phrase out loud. Smart Search: Quickly find what you're looking for using the built-in search bar. Organized Categories: All images are sorted into easy-to-navigate categories and subcategories, accessible through buttons at the top of the screen.
ComBoard AAC
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ComBoard helps people who can't rely on their own voice say exactly what they mean — by tapping, dictating, or even just looking. It's a full augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app built to be simple, warm, and genuinely accessible. TRY IT FREE, THEN ONE PRICE — NO SUBSCRIPTION, EVER. Use every feature free for 14 days. After that, a single one-time purchase unlocks the whole app forever — on all your family's iPhones and iPads, with no subscription, no ads, and no recurring fees. AAC shouldn't cost thousands of dollars or lock your child's voice behind a monthly bill. The voice your family depends on should never expire because a payment lapsed. BUILT FOR EVERY ABILITY • Big, clear keys — large, high-contrast targets are easy to hit, with fewer mis-taps for limited mobility and motor differences. • Speak it out loud — tap Speak and ComBoard reads your message in a clear, natural voice. • Dictate by voice — tap Listen and speak; your words become text you can edit and say. • Hands-free with your eyes — works with Apple's built-in Eye Tracking (iOS 18+): look at a key and hold your gaze to select it, no touch required. • Smart word prediction — suggestions that learn the words and phrases YOU use most, getting faster over time. • Words or emoji — switch the board between letters and emoji with a single tap. • Make it yours — 13 color themes including color-blind-safe palettes, plus adjustable text sizes. • Quick Yes / No — instant answers for everyday moments. PRIVATE BY DESIGN ComBoard collects nothing. No accounts, no analytics, no tracking. Your learned words live only on your device, speech is synthesized on device, and dictation is processed on device wherever supported. Nothing about how your family communicates is sent to us — because we never receive it. WHO IT'S FOR Nonverbal and minimally verbal children and adults, and anyone living with autism, apraxia, aphasia, ALS, stroke, cerebral palsy, or other conditions that affect speech — plus the parents, carers, teachers, and speech-language therapists who support them. Free for 14 days, then unlock everything with a one‑time purchase of $49.99 — not a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Tap. Speak. Connect. One voice, one price, forever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Talker at none against ComBoard AAC's 1. The Talker also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). 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. ComBoard AAC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Talker asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | The Talker | ComBoard AAC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jacklyn Zarrilli | Aleksander Allen |
In-app purchases
The Talker
No in-app purchases
ComBoard AAC
- Full Access$49.99








