Comparison

PicSayTalk vs Sunspeak

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

Head to head
About

PicSayTalk

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PicSayTalk is a simple but effective communication tool created for non-verbal individuals and their loved ones. With just a photo and a few words, you can build personalized picture blocks that speak when tapped. Whether it’s sharing a need, making a choice, or expressing a feeling, PicSayTalk gives users a direct and accessible voice. With PicSayTalk, loved ones can: - Take real photos to create meaningful prompts. - Add custom text that speaks aloud when tapped. - Build as many picture/text blocks as needed. - Support communication that’s clear, personal, and empowering. PicSayTalk fosters connection, confidence, and communication in a way that feels natural and intuitive—bridging the gap between intention and expression.

About

Sunspeak

Features
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Tap words and symbols to build sentences and speak. Sunspeak is an easy to use and highly customizable AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) app for people who cannot speak or need help being understood. Fully customizable • Create and edit communication boards • Drag and drop to move and resize buttons • Customize layouts, colors, content and more • Gradually reveal more words as communication improves • Adapt the app to each individual user Built for real-world use • Fast, responsive and designed for daily communication • Works offline for reliability anywhere • Simple to use Version history and control • See every change made to a board • Instantly restore previous versions • Undo / redo changes while editing • Experiment freely without losing progress Sync across devices • Seamlessly sync your boards between devices • Set up once and access everywhere Progress insights • See communication improve over time • Understand patterns like longer messages and faster typing Multiple languages • Create and use boards in different languages • Support for bilingual communication Private and secure • Your data stays under your control • No ads or invasive tracking Designed for caregivers and users • Flexible setup for parents, carers and therapists • Suitable for both children and adults • Scales from simple boards to advanced setups Who is Sunspeak for? Sunspeak is ideal for people who: • are non-verbal or have limited speech • use AAC systems to communicate • need a flexible, modern communication tool Sunspeak makes communication simple, fast and accessible. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PicSayTalk3 screens
Sunspeak4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PicSayTalk at none against Sunspeak's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Sunspeak sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. PicSayTalk asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
PicSayTalk versus Sunspeak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPicSayTalkSunspeak
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHuckleberry Digital LLCAlzenware

In-app purchases

None

PicSayTalk

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Sunspeak

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$9.991 Month
  • Pro$84.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$199.99

Questions

Is PicSayTalk free?
PicSayTalk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sunspeak free?
Sunspeak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PicSayTalk or Sunspeak have ads?
Neither PicSayTalk nor Sunspeak shows ads.

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