Simple Visual List vs DonKeyBoard AAC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Visual List
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Simple Visual List makes shopping easier for everyone, especially non-verbal individuals and visual learners. Create picture-based shopping lists with photos, emojis, or text labels - whatever works best for you. PERFECT FOR: - Non-verbal shoppers who communicate visually - People with autism or communication differences - Visual learners of all ages - Anyone who prefers picture-based organization - Caregivers supporting loved ones with shopping - Daily schedules and routines (not just shopping!) KEY FEATURES: Image Viewer - Tap any photo to view full-screen - Pinch to zoom in on product details - Compare items while shopping in-store - See packaging, labels, or brand logos clearly - Double-tap to reset zoom - Perfect for matching products on shelves Visual Organization - Add photos from your camera or photo library - Use emojis for quick visual identification - Text labels for clarity - Custom store icons (with full-screen preview) - Clean, uncluttered interface Smart Shopping Lists - Create separate lists for different stores - Add quantities up to 3 items per entry - Independent checkboxes for each quantity - Swipe to delete items you no longer need - Mark items complete as you shop Multiple Lists - Manage lists for Target, Walmart, grocery stores, and more - Switch between lists with one tap - Each list shows item count at a glance - Upload custom store logos that you can zoom too Privacy First - NO data collection - NO accounts required - NO internet connection needed - ALL data stays on your device - Your privacy is protected Whether you're shopping for groceries, visiting multiple stores, or organizing daily routines, Simple Visual List provides the visual support you need to stay organized and independent. ADDITIONAL USES: While designed for shopping, many users find Simple Visual List helpful for: - Daily schedules and routines - Task lists with visual reminders - Packing lists for trips - Household chores with pictures - Any activity that benefits from visual organization Download Simple Visual List today and experience shopping with confidence and independence.
DonKeyBoard AAC
This app facilitates communication for individuals with speech difficulties using pictograms, voice, and text. It offers a customizable interface and offline functionality to support everyday expression of needs, emotions, and messages.
- Pictogram, voice, and text communication
- Tap to speak, press and hold for phrases
- In-app typing and favorites
- Customizable buttons, icons, and colors
- Personal photos for custom buttons
- Adjustable voice settings
- Offline functionality
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DonKeyBoard is an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app that helps people express themselves in a fast, clear, and accessible way. Using pictograms, voice, and text, it supports everyday communication for needs, pain, emotions, actions, and important daily messages. DonKeyBoard is designed for people with communication difficulties, including: • children and adults with autism or language delay • people with aphasia • people with ALS • people recovering after surgery • anyone who needs an easier and more immediate way to make themselves understood The app is free, works 100% offline, and does not collect personal data. DonKeyBoard is built around simplicity, speed, and personalization, so each user can adapt it to their own communication style. Main features • Fast communication with pictograms, voice, and text • Tap once to speak a message • Press and hold to expand the phrase • In-app typing • Favorites for quick access to important content • Customizable buttons, categories, icons, colors, and text size • Personal photos for custom buttons • Hide, reorder, and adapt buttons for each user • Adjustable voice, speech rate, and pitch • Send messages to three selected contacts • A built-in game to learn how to use the app • Export and import profiles, including preferences, custom buttons, and photos All content works directly on the device, making DonKeyBoard reliable in everyday situations even without an internet connection. DonKeyBoard was created from a very personal motivation: to build a tool that could genuinely make daily communication easier. The project continues to evolve through real-world use and feedback from families, caregivers, teachers, and professionals. For suggestions, questions, or feedback, contact: donkeyboard@icloud.com
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Verdict
Simple Visual List and DonKeyBoard AAC are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Simple Visual List | DonKeyBoard AAC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Victoria Park | Guappa Desarrollo Integral SL |
In-app purchases
Simple Visual List
No in-app purchases
DonKeyBoard AAC
No in-app purchases
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