Comparison

AAC Messenger vs Sensory Boards

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

Head to head
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AAC Messenger

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AAC Messenger is finally bringing technology into nonverbal communication, replacing physical AAC tools with a seamless digital solution. Our app empowers individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other speech impairments, enabling them to connect with family, educators, and caregivers effortlessly.

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Sensory Boards

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Sensory Boards lets you create, edit and share AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) boards using Open Board Format — the open standard that works with many AAC apps worldwide. Whether you're a therapist building resources, a carer creating daily schedules, or a teacher designing classroom communication tools, Sensory Boards gives you everything you need to make professional, personalised boards. **SYMBOL LIBRARIES** • 2,290+ PiCom Classic symbols included — no internet needed • Search by keyword to find the right symbol instantly **ADD YOUR OWN SYMBOLS** • AI Symbol Generator — create custom symbols on-device, no internet required • Search the web for images • Import photos from your device • Draw your own symbols with the built-in drawing tool **POWERFUL BOARD EDITOR** • Flexible grid — set any number of rows and columns • Cell Editor — control label, font, size, position, colours and borders for every cell • Annotation overlays for rich visual context • Undo / Redo with full history • Zoom controls for precision editing **CUSTOMISE EVERYTHING** • Board and cell background colours • Font family, size, style and label position • Cell borders — width and colour • CVI Mode — high-contrast display for Cortical Visual Impairment **SHARE AND EXPORT** • Export as OBF or OBZ (Open Board Format) — compatible with many AAC apps • Print boards directly from the app • Share via the system share sheet

Screenshots

AAC Messenger2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: AAC Messenger at 3 against Sensory Boards's —. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
AAC Messenger versus Sensory Boards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAAC MessengerSensory Boards
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB463 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAssistive Technologies Pte LtdSensory App House Ltd

In-app purchases

None

AAC Messenger

No in-app purchases

None

Sensory Boards

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AAC Messenger free?
AAC Messenger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sensory Boards free?
Sensory Boards is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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