Ollie AAC vs Step & Star

Ollie is an assistive communication app designed for people who express themselves in different ways. Built with guidance from speech and language professionals and informed by families, Ollie focuses on making communication more accessible through symbol-based vocabulary, customizable boards, visual organization, and smart tools that reduce setup time and complexity. Mission and Story Ollie was originally built by a family member of someone who communicates differently. Creating this tool has been a personal commitment to make communication more modern, more accessible, and more affordable—not just for one person, but for many. If you have questions, concerns, feedback, or would like to collaborate, please email Erik at erik.miller@underdoginnovationinc.com. Getting this right matters. For Families Ollie supports communication during routines, choices, activities, and shared interests. Families purchase once for core functionality, receive free monthly credits for AI features, and can build and customize boards as communication grows. Smart tools help personalize vocabulary without large upfront costs. For Educators and Speech Professionals Ollie includes flexible layouts, category systems, Fitzgerald Key support, search, thematic vocabulary generation, and fast board building tools. Free monthly credits allow professionals to explore and experiment during sessions. Subscription plans with recurring credits and one-time credit packs are available for higher-volume usage. Affordability and Access Traditional communication tools often require large upfront investment. Ollie combines a one-time purchase for core communication features with optional ongoing tools for power users. Every user receives free monthly credits to explore AI-assisted features. Users can choose subscriptions for recurring credits or one-time credit packs for occasional usage. This model lowers barriers for families, classrooms, and professionals exploring AAC tools for the first time. Free Credits for Smart Features Every user receives free monthly credits to explore Ollie’s intelligent features, including natural voices, contextual word suggestions, icon generation, themed button pages, and page generation from images. Credits refresh monthly and allow everyone to discover how AI can support communication and customization. Core Communication Features • Tap-to-speak boards with symbols and navigation • Sentence building with speech output • Category-based vocabulary organization • Fitzgerald Key color coding • Search across boards and categories • Board snapshots, undo/redo, and editing tools • Custom icons using photos or SF Symbols AI-Powered Premium Tools • Natural Voices • Smart Word Suggestions • Smart Icon Generations • Page Generation via Image • Smart Button Pages AI-Assisted Vocabulary Tools Ollie introduces a modern approach to building communication boards. Instead of constructing every button manually, users can describe what they need—such as foods, activities, places, or interests—and generate related vocabulary and symbol sets. Credits enable these tools so users can tailor boards to meaningful contexts. Voices and Speech Ollie uses standard Apple system voices with adjustable speech rate. Premium natural voices are available through the credit system for users who prefer different sound profiles. Privacy and Control Users decide how and when to use AI-assisted features. Data is encrypted and never sold, and suggestions are designed to be appropriate across ages and communication styles. Users can also choose whether to share non-identifying usage information to help improve vocabulary recommendations through AI model training. Participation is optional. This application uses the standard Apple End User Agreement (EULA). View the terms of use here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Step & Star turns everyday routines into simple "First, Then" picture cards — show what to do now, and the good thing that comes next. Step & Star is for kids and adults who do their best when they can see what comes next — and for the parents, teachers, and therapists who cheer them on. Predictable routines bring calm, confidence, and a lot more "I did it!" moments — whether it's one child at home or a whole classroom. Setting up a board takes seconds. Then they see one big, friendly card at a time — tap to hear it read aloud, finish the step, and watch it advance with a little celebration. WHY FAMILIES AND CLASSROOMS LOVE IT Predictable routines ease anxiety Builds independence and confidence Works at home, school, and in therapy FEATURES First-Then boards that auto-advance step by step Cards from a built-in symbol library, your own photos, or safe web image search Every card reads aloud, or record your own voice Optional countdown timers with a gentle chime Celebrations when a reward or the finish is reached Multiple profiles to keep each child or student separate Caregiver PIN lock so the board can be handed over safely Works offline, with data stored privately on your device FREE AND PREMIUM Free to use with one profile, multiple boards, the symbol library, photos, text-to-speech, timers, and celebrations. Premium unlocks unlimited profiles and boards, safe web image search, and custom voice recordings, available monthly, yearly, or as a one-time Lifetime purchase. Made with care for the people who need it most. Step & Star Premium is available as an auto-renewable subscription or a one-time purchase: Monthly — $3.99 per month Yearly — $19.99 per year (includes a 7-day free trial) Lifetime — $49.99, one-time purchase Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your device's App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://myday-support.com/step-%26-star-privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/