Mavis AAC vs AAC Speech Boards
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mavis AAC
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Mavis AAC is a more capable, user-friendly alternative to the built-in Live Speech app for those using speech synthesis daily, particularly those with bulbar-onset ALS or other speech problems. Key Features: • Optimized for use with an external Bluetooth keyboard, so minimal reaching and touching are necessary. • History and keyboard shortcuts that make repeating a phrase easy when someone has misunderstood. • Supports iPhone/iPad. • Familiar chat-oriented interface. • Allows fixing the pronunciation of words - most often for people's names or nicknames. • Has multiple bell sounds for helping interject in a conversation or gain someone's attention. • Completely private - this app does not collect data. • Completely offline - this app does not require an internet connection once installed. Voices: • Supports any iOS system voice • Supports Apple's Personal Voice feature when enabled and supported by hardware • Voice, pitch and speaking rate can all be adjusted • Supports importing voice-banked recordings and playing them directly by matching text Telephony: • Supports voice synthesis in both phone and FaceTime calls Support: • Please consult the documentation available at https://lazybearlabs.com/mavis/ • Feedback and questions can be sent to support@lazybearlabs.com
AAC Speech Boards
This app provides pre-made and customizable speech boards to help nonverbal individuals communicate needs, feelings, and choices. It offers offline-friendly text-to-speech and is designed for use at home, school, or therapy.
- Pre-made AAC phrases for common needs
- Offline-friendly text-to-speech
- Organized speech boards
- Customizable cards with images
- Personalized sets for different environments
- Adjustable categories and layouts
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AAConnect helps nonverbal children and adults speak faster with AAC speech boards built for real daily moments. Tap a card. Hear the phrase. Communicate needs, feelings, and choices — at home, school, therapy, or on the go. Who it’s for AAConnect is made for nonverbal and nonspeaking users, autistic children and adults, caregivers, parents, teachers, SLPs, and therapy teams who need a simple way to find the right phrase and speak it out loud. Why families and therapists choose AAConnect • Speak faster with ready-made AAC phrases for common needs • Use reliable offline-friendly text-to-speech for everyday communication • Open organized speech boards instead of typing every time • Build custom cards for names, foods, places, people, and routines • Add card images so choices are easier to recognize • Create personal sets for home, school, clinic, or travel • Keep communication simple for caregivers and therapy support • Adjust categories and layouts for the user’s own routine Common scenarios Use AAConnect at home for meals, bedtime, bathroom needs, and family moments. Use it at school for classroom answers, transitions, and social moments. Use it in therapy to support repetition, routines, and guided practice. Use it during errands, doctor visits, and daily transitions when fast communication matters. Free vs Premium The free app includes fast phrase access, practical daily boards, and dependable text-to-speech support. Premium unlocks a larger ready-made library, custom cards, card images, personal sets, and advanced personalization. Premium is optional and available as an in-app subscription. Privacy and offline reassurance AAConnect is designed for real-world use where speed and clarity matter. Core communication flows are built to feel fast and dependable, including offline-friendly speech support for daily routines. Start with your first board Open AAConnect, choose a board, and try your first phrase in seconds. Need more library content and deeper personalization? Upgrade to Premium anytime. Terms of Use: https://aaconnect.mmdincer.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mavis AAC at none against AAC Speech Boards's 2. AAC Speech Boards's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. AAC Speech Boards sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Mavis AAC asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mavis AAC ships an update every 2 months, AAC Speech Boards weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mavis AAC | AAC Speech Boards |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 164 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lazy Bear Labs LLC | ABIDIN AYDIN |
In-app purchases
Mavis AAC
No in-app purchases
AAC Speech Boards
- Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$39.991 Year








