Comparison

All in One AAC vs Step & Star

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

Head to head
About

All in One AAC

Features
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All in One AAC : AAC in all the languages All-in-One AAC is a beautiful, fast, offline-friendly communication app that helps children, teens, and adults express needs, feelings, and ideas—at home, school, therapy, or in the community. Choose from quick **Picture AAC** boards for instant tapping, rich Detailed AAC with categories and search, or build your own **Custom AAC** with photos, text, and personalized voices. Designed for both **iPhone** (one-hand layout) and **iPad** (large grid, sidebars, split-view), it’s crafted for clarity, minimal steps, and zero clutter—so communication stays front and center. Truly multi-language AAC from day one: English, Spanish AAC, French AAC, German AAC, Italian AAC, Mandarin AAC, Hindi AAC, Arabic AAC, Bengali AAC, Portuguese AAC, Russian AAC, Urdu AAC, Indonesia Bahasa AAC, Punjabi AAC, Japanese AAC, Telugu AAC, Marathi AAC, Vietnamese AAC, Turkish AAC, Korean AAC, Tamil AAC, Thai AAC, Gujarati AAC, Polish AAC, Dutch AAC, Bahasa Melayu AAC (Malay), Tagalog/Filipino AAC, Greek AAC, Hebrew AAC, Kannada AAC, and Odia AAC. Why families & schools love it Affordable AAC: an economical communication solution compared to complex, high-cost devices—perfect for home programs, inclusive classrooms, and clinics. Offline AAC app for iPad & iPhone : works without internet after install; your boards and favorites stay on device (or iCloud if you enable it). Picture-based communication boards for beginners and emergent communicators; category-driven, detailed boards for growing language; customizable AAC templates for advanced personalization. Fast speaking tap to speak, long-press to favorite, search to find words quickly. Assistive & accessible by design : large touch targets, high contrast, optional text labels, and voice feedback. Custom AAC in minutes Create a board for “Home,” “School,” “Food,” or “Feelings.” Add tiles with your own photos, emojis, or text; choose the voice; reorder by drag-and-drop; group into pages; and save favorites. Many families use , picture AAC for quick requests and detailed AAC for full sentences—all inside one app. Great for real-life routines Use it during meals, play, therapy, errands, and community outings. The consistent layout supports generalization and carryover from therapy to daily life—exactly what parents and therapists want. affordable AAC communication app for autism, multi-language AAC app for iPad, picture communication app for nonverbal kids, simple offline AAC app for schools, All-in-One AAC is engineered for reliability, clarity, and speed—without breaking the bank. Subscriptions & free trial All-in-One AAC offers simple, low-cost auto-renewing plans (e.g., monthly or yearly), with an optional free trial where available. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions **auto-renew** unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in **Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions**. If a purchase doesn’t unlock, tap **Restore Purchases** inside the app. Pricing is designed to be **budget-friendly** for families and classrooms seeking a dependable AAC solution. Privacy We do not ask for personal details inside the app. Speech is processed on device. Your custom content lives on your device (or iCloud if you choose). See our full policy and EULA below. Developer Website: https://iamspecial.co/ Privacy Policy https://iamspecial.co/all-in-one-aac/ EULA (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) All-in-One AAC gives you a clean, modern, and economical path to communication—on iPad and iPhone, in every language you need.

About

Step & Star

This app helps create visual schedules for children and adults with predictable routines. It uses "First, Then" picture cards to guide users through tasks, offering audio prompts and celebrations upon completion. It's designed to build independence and reduce anxiety through clear, step-by-step guidance.

Highlights
  • First-Then visual schedule creation
  • Step-by-step auto-advancing cards
  • Built-in symbol library and custom photos
  • Text-to-speech and custom voice recording
  • Optional countdown timers
  • Celebrations for task completion
  • Multiple user profiles
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Step & Star turns everyday routines into simple "First, Then" picture cards — show what to do now, and the good thing that comes next. Step & Star is for kids and adults who do their best when they can see what comes next — and for the parents, teachers, and therapists who cheer them on. Predictable routines bring calm, confidence, and a lot more "I did it!" moments — whether it's one child at home or a whole classroom. Setting up a board takes seconds. Then they see one big, friendly card at a time — tap to hear it read aloud, finish the step, and watch it advance with a little celebration. WHY FAMILIES AND CLASSROOMS LOVE IT Predictable routines ease anxiety Builds independence and confidence Works at home, school, and in therapy FEATURES First-Then boards that auto-advance step by step Cards from a built-in symbol library, your own photos, or safe web image search Every card reads aloud, or record your own voice Optional countdown timers with a gentle chime Celebrations when a reward or the finish is reached Multiple profiles to keep each child or student separate Caregiver PIN lock so the board can be handed over safely Works offline, with data stored privately on your device FREE AND PREMIUM Free to use with one profile, multiple boards, the symbol library, photos, text-to-speech, timers, and celebrations. Premium unlocks unlimited profiles and boards, safe web image search, and custom voice recordings, available monthly, yearly, or as a one-time Lifetime purchase. Made with care for the people who need it most. Step & Star Premium is available as an auto-renewable subscription or a one-time purchase: Monthly — $3.99 per month Yearly — $19.99 per year (includes a 7-day free trial) Lifetime — $49.99, one-time purchase Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your device's App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://myday-support.com/step-%26-star-privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

All in One AAC4 screens
Step & Star4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Step & Star at 15.1 against All in One AAC's 18.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. All in One AAC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Step & Star sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
All in One AAC versus Step & Star: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAll in One AACStep & Star
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSaurabh KhareEmily Smith

In-app purchases

2 purchases

All in One AAC

Subscriptions2
  • All in one AAC Monthly Sub3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • All in one AAC Yearly Subs$19.991 Year
3 purchases

Step & Star

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is All in One AAC free?
All in One AAC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Step & Star free?
Step & Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do All in One AAC or Step & Star have ads?
Neither All in One AAC nor Step & Star shows ads.

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