IssieVoice vs ComBoard AAC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
IssieVoice
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IssieVoice is a text-to-speech communication app that enables users to convert written text into spoken messages in a simple, fast, and accessible way. The app is designed for children and adults with complex communication needs who use typing to express thoughts, needs, feelings, and ideas. IssieVoice promotes participation, independence, and self-expression across a wide range of everyday, social, educational, and vocational settings. In addition to text-to-speech functionality, IssieVoice includes a variety of tools that support efficient and effective communication while allowing personalization to meet each user's unique needs. Key Features β’ Instant text-to-speech output of typed messages β’ Save frequently used messages for repeated use. β’ Quick access to saved messages directly from the keyboard. β’ Word prediction to support faster typing. β’ Customizable keyboard based on individual needs and preferences. β’ Simple, user-friendly, and accessible interface. β’ Suitable for use at home, in educational settings, therapeutic environments, and the community. About the Developers IssieVoice was developed by the Technology Center at Beit Issie Shapiro in collaboration with SAP Labs Israel. The app is part of the Issie family of applications, a suite of apps developed and adapted to support the communication, social, and learning needs of children and adults with disabilities.
ComBoard AAC
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ComBoard helps people who can't rely on their own voice say exactly what they mean β by tapping, dictating, or even just looking. It's a full augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app built to be simple, warm, and genuinely accessible. TRY IT FREE, THEN ONE PRICE β NO SUBSCRIPTION, EVER. Use every feature free for 14 days. After that, a single one-time purchase unlocks the whole app forever β on all your family's iPhones and iPads, with no subscription, no ads, and no recurring fees. AAC shouldn't cost thousands of dollars or lock your child's voice behind a monthly bill. The voice your family depends on should never expire because a payment lapsed. BUILT FOR EVERY ABILITY β’ Big, clear keys β large, high-contrast targets are easy to hit, with fewer mis-taps for limited mobility and motor differences. β’ Speak it out loud β tap Speak and ComBoard reads your message in a clear, natural voice. β’ Dictate by voice β tap Listen and speak; your words become text you can edit and say. β’ Hands-free with your eyes β works with Apple's built-in Eye Tracking (iOS 18+): look at a key and hold your gaze to select it, no touch required. β’ Smart word prediction β suggestions that learn the words and phrases YOU use most, getting faster over time. β’ Words or emoji β switch the board between letters and emoji with a single tap. β’ Make it yours β 13 color themes including color-blind-safe palettes, plus adjustable text sizes. β’ Quick Yes / No β instant answers for everyday moments. PRIVATE BY DESIGN ComBoard collects nothing. No accounts, no analytics, no tracking. Your learned words live only on your device, speech is synthesized on device, and dictation is processed on device wherever supported. Nothing about how your family communicates is sent to us β because we never receive it. WHO IT'S FOR Nonverbal and minimally verbal children and adults, and anyone living with autism, apraxia, aphasia, ALS, stroke, cerebral palsy, or other conditions that affect speech β plus the parents, carers, teachers, and speech-language therapists who support them. Free for 14 days, then unlock everything with a oneβtime purchase of $49.99 β not a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Tap. Speak. Connect. One voice, one price, forever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IssieVoice at none against ComBoard AAC's 1. ComBoard AAC's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ComBoard AAC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. IssieVoice asks for nothing beyond the download.
IssieVoice ships an update every 2 months, ComBoard AAC daily. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IssieVoice | ComBoard AAC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beit Issie Shapiro | Aleksander Allen |
In-app purchases
IssieVoice
No in-app purchases
ComBoard AAC
- Full Access$49.99
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