Comparison

Telmi vs TalkPad AAC

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

Head to head
About

Telmi

Features
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Telmi is a visual communication app designed to help children and adults with speech difficulties express their needs, emotions, and thoughts using icons and voice output. One of Telmi's key features is deep personalization, allowing the app to be adapted to each individual user. The app is especially helpful for: - children with autism - non-verbal or minimally verbal users - people with speech delays - elderly users or people with temporary speech limitations How Telmi Works Users communicate by selecting visual icons. With Telmi, users can: - tap an icon to hear a spoken word or phrase - build simple sentences by arranging icons in sequence - press Play to hear the entire sentence spoken aloud - create fully personalized icons, including: - uploading or taking photos - recording their own voice or a parent's voice - using familiar objects, people, and actions from real life Example: "I want" + "to eat" -> Play -> "I want to eat" Key Features - Icon-based AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) - Sentence builder board - Voice playback for icons and full sentences - Create and edit personalized icons - Use custom images and photos - Record custom voice for icons - Drag and drop icon reordering - Multi-language support - Child-friendly and intuitive interface - Designed for parents, caregivers, and specialists Who Telmi Is For - families with children on the autism spectrum - speech therapists and special education professionals - schools and therapy centers - anyone who needs a personalized alternative way to communicate Subscription Some advanced features are available via subscription, including: - unlimited personalized icons - advanced sentence building features - extended icon libraries A free version is available to explore the app. Our Mission Telmi was created to make communication simpler, calmer, and more accessible, helping users communicate in their own voice, both literally and figuratively. Terms of Use:  https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TalkPad AAC

This app provides a simple, affordable way for nonverbal children to communicate using an intuitive card-based system. It allows users to tap cards to speak, build sentences, and track progress, with no therapist or subscription required.

Highlights
  • Intuitive card-based communication
  • Build sentences and track progress
  • Quick Words bar for common phrases
  • Visual Schedule for daily planning
  • Progress Dashboard and reports
  • Customizable cards with photos
  • PIN-protected parent settings
Features
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TalkPad is a simple, affordable AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) app designed for children who are nonverbal or have limited speech. No therapist required. No subscription. Just tap, communicate, connect. Built by a parent, for parents. Your child can start communicating in under 60 seconds with TalkPad's intuitive card-based system. Tap a card to speak. Build sentences. Track progress. It's that simple. 129 COMMUNICATION CARDS across 9 categories: • Feelings — Happy, Sad, Angry, Scared, and more • Needs — Help, Bathroom, Water, Hug, Break • Actions — Play, Eat, Read, Go, Watch • Social — Hello, Goodbye, Thank You, Please • Food & Drink — Water, Juice, Pizza, Fruit, Snacks • Body & Senses — Too Loud, Stomach Hurts, Need Space • Routine — Wake Up, Brush Teeth, School, Bath • People — Mom, Dad, Teacher, Friend • Places — Home, School, Park, Store FEATURES PARENTS LOVE: • Quick Words bar — "More", "All Done", "Stop", "Yes", "No" always visible • Build Mode — silently build full sentences, then speak them all at once • Calm Down tool — guided breathing animation for overwhelm moments • Visual Schedule — plan the day with morning, afternoon, and evening sections • Progress Dashboard — track communication patterns and daily streaks • Shareable Progress Reports — send reports to therapists, teachers, or family • Free-type keyboard with saved phrases • Custom cards — add your own photos and words • Multiple grid sizes (2x2, 3x3, 4x4) for different ability levels • Haptic feedback for sensory reinforcement • PIN-protected parent settings PRIVACY FIRST: • Zero data collection • No accounts or logins • No ads, ever • All data stays on your device • COPPA compliant Most AAC apps cost $150–$300. TalkPad gives your child a voice for $9.99. One-time purchase. No subscriptions. No hidden fees. Every child deserves to communicate — price shouldn't be the barrier.

Screenshots

Telmi4 screens
TalkPad AAC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Telmi at Free against TalkPad AAC's $9.99. Telmi also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). TalkPad AAC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Telmi is free to download; TalkPad AAC costs $9.99 up front. Telmi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. TalkPad AAC asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Telmi ships an update fortnightly, TalkPad AAC daily. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Telmi versus TalkPad AAC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTelmiTalkPad AAC
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOlga NovikovaMatthew Phillips

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Telmi

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly (Best value)3 Days trial$79.991 Year
None

TalkPad AAC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Telmi free?
Telmi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TalkPad AAC free?
TalkPad AAC costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Telmi or TalkPad AAC have ads?
Neither Telmi nor TalkPad AAC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Telmi or TalkPad AAC?
Telmi ships an update fortnightly, and TalkPad AAC daily. Most recently, Telmi was updated on October 7, 2026 and TalkPad AAC on October 24, 2026.

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