Comparison

Telmi vs Arjie

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

Arjie

This iPad app provides a free, private, and offline soundboard designed to help children communicate. Developed with Speech-Language Pathologist principles, it aims to give young users a voice.

Highlights
  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
  • Speech-Language Pathologist principles
  • 100% free
  • Private
  • Offline-first
  • Soundboard for children
Features
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Arjie is an iPad Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) app. Built with Speech-Language Pathologist principles, it provides a 100% free, private, offline-first soundboard built to give children a voice.

Screenshots

Telmi4 screens
Arjie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arjie at none against Telmi's 2. Telmi's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Telmi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Arjie asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Telmi versus Arjie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTelmiArjie
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOlga NovikovaANOOP SINGH GILL

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

Arjie

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Telmi free?
Telmi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arjie free?
Arjie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Telmi or Arjie have ads?
Neither Telmi nor Arjie shows ads.

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