Comparison

Telmi vs Tiko Cards

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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:ย  https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Tiko Cards

Features
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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. โ€ข Tap any picture card to hear it spoken aloud โ€ข Colourful collections and sub-collections to organise words โ€ข Add your own cards and categories with images, colours and custom speech โ€ข Adjustable card and label sizes for easy reach and reading โ€ข Speaks in multiple languages โ€ข 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.

Screenshots

Telmi4 screens
Tiko Cards4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Telmi versus Tiko Cards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTelmiTiko Cards
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size74 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOlga NovikovaSil van Diepen

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

Tiko Cards

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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