Comparison

Quips AAC vs Talking Buttons

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

Head to head
About

Quips AAC

This app provides a multi-modal communication platform with features for text-to-speech, math problem solving, geometry, equation graphing, and customizable photo-based communication. It also includes tools for audio/video organization, creative expression, and accessibility options like head tracking.

Highlights
  • AI-powered letter board with text-to-speech
  • Math, geometry, and equation graphing boards
  • Customizable photo-based communication
  • Audio and video recording/organization
  • Creative drawing canvas
  • Head tracking and large touch targets
  • Smart prediction and auto-save
Features
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Quips is a multi-mode communication app supporting AAC communication and learning. Key features: Letter Board — Compose messages on a motor-planning-friendly letter grid with AI-powered word prediction. Speak messages aloud with text-to-speech. Works offline. Messages can be saved in documents. Math Board: Work through problems from arithmetic to calculus with a full math keyboard. Geometry Board: Construct shapes, measure angles and areas, and apply transformations with smart snap guides. Equations Board: Graph equations with real-time visualization, parameter sliders, and multi-expression support. Photo Grid — Customizable photo-based communication for daily choices. Import photos, organize by category, and tap to communicate. Sound Board — Record or import audio and video. Organize across pages for home, school, and therapy settings. Letter Practice — Free drawing canvas with visual effects for creative expression and motor practice. Accessibility Head tracking available across all the apps features Large touch targets optimized for motor differences Interactive tracking tutorial Save Everything — Auto-save across all boards. Name, search, and organize documents into folders. Session state restores automatically. Smart Prediction — Three engines: cloud AI, on-device models, and offline prediction. Learns your most-used words over time. Privacy — Age-gated AI with under-13 protections. Cloud features are opt-in. Export or delete your data anytime.

About

Talking Buttons

This communication board app allows users to tap large buttons to speak words and phrases. It offers ready-to-use and customizable boards for various needs, supporting offline use without account setup.

Highlights
  • Offline communication board
  • Tap buttons to speak
  • Customizable speaking buttons
  • Built-in board library
  • Organize boards by location
  • Import and export boards
Features
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Talking Buttons is a simple AAC talker and offline communication board for people who cannot speak or who need quick speech support in everyday life. Tap large buttons to speak words and phrases on your device. The app is built for calm, direct communication without account setup or cloud complexity. Talking Buttons can help with: - nonverbal communication - autism support - aphasia - stroke recovery - ALS - apraxia - temporary speech loss - hospital stays and caregiver support What you can do: - start with a ready-to-use board - browse the built-in board library for everyday templates - create custom speaking buttons with your own text and spoken phrases - choose colors, icons, and background photos - organize different boards for home, care, school, or clinic - use built-in device voices and app language settings - import and export boards - keep using the app offline after setup Plus unlocks more boards, more colors, icons, images, and extra organization features.

Screenshots

Quips AAC4 screens
Talking Buttons4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Quips AAC at none against Talking Buttons's 1. Talking Buttons's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Talking Buttons sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Quips AAC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Quips AAC against 5.0 for Talking Buttons. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quips AAC ships an update fortnightly, Talking Buttons weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Quips AAC versus Talking Buttons: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuips AACTalking Buttons
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size197 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan Bachmantinyworker UG

Customer experience

Quips AAC

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

Talking Buttons

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Quips AAC

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Talking Buttons

One-time1
  • Talking Buttons Plus$4.99

Questions

Is Quips AAC free?
Quips AAC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Talking Buttons free?
Talking Buttons is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Quips AAC or Talking Buttons?
Quips AAC and Talking Buttons are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Quips AAC or Talking Buttons have ads?
Neither Quips AAC nor Talking Buttons shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Quips AAC or Talking Buttons?
Quips AAC ships an update fortnightly, and Talking Buttons weekly. Most recently, Quips AAC was updated on October 24, 2026 and Talking Buttons on October 28, 2026.

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