Telmi vs Tiko Cards
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Telmi
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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:ย https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Tiko Cards
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Tiko Cards is a gentle picture-communication app that gives every child a voice. Tap a picture card and Tiko speaks the word out loud โ clear, immediate and calm. Designed for early learners and for children who use AAC (augmentative and alternative communication), Cards keeps everything within easy reach. Words live in colourful collections you browse one tap at a time, so a child is never overwhelmed by choice. Grown-ups can shape the board around the child. Add your own cards and categories with photos, colours and the exact words you want spoken, then arrange them however works best. โข Tap any picture card to hear it spoken aloud โข Colourful collections and sub-collections to organise words โข Add your own cards and categories with images, colours and custom speech โข Adjustable card and label sizes for easy reach and reading โข Speaks in multiple languages โข Child mode opens cards full-screen and keeps editing safely out of reach Tiko Cards opens straight into the board โ no login wall, no clutter โ so communication can start the moment you need it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tiko Cards at none against Telmi's 2. Telmi's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Telmi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Tiko Cards asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Telmi | Tiko Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Olga Novikova | Sil van Diepen |
In-app purchases
Telmi
- Premium Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Premium Yearly (Best value)3 Days trial$79.991 Year
Tiko Cards
No in-app purchases
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