Speech AAC vs Speech Assistant
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Speech AAC
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Speech AAC Assist is a professional-grade Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) app designed for people with speech disabilities, autism, ALS, stroke recovery, cerebral palsy, and anyone who needs a voice. COMMUNICATE INSTANTLY Tap words to build sentences and speak them aloud using real human voices (Adam & Liza) or your device's built-in text-to-speech. Every word is spoken clearly and naturally. REAL HUMAN VOICES Choose between two professionally recorded voices — Adam and Liza — with over 3,700 words recorded by real people. When a word isn't recorded, the app seamlessly falls back to text-to-speech so you're never left silent. YOUR BOARDS, YOUR WAY Build custom communication boards for every situation — medical appointments, school, home, social settings, and more. Pin your most-used boards to the top for instant access. Includes 12 professionally designed starter boards based on AAC research: • Core Vocabulary (36 high-frequency words covering 80% of daily communication) • Quick Phrases • Feelings & Emotions • Medical & Health • Food & Drink • People & Family • Places & Activities • Emergency (speaks immediately — no extra taps) QUICK ACCESS BAR Six emergency communication buttons — Help, Yes, No, Stop, Pain, I Need — are always visible on screen and speak instantly with one tap. No building a sentence required. FULLY ACCESSIBLE SpeakEasy AAC is built from the ground up for people with disabilities: • Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AAA compliant • Full VoiceOver support with labels, hints, and traits on every element • Switch Control compatible • Auto-scan mode for single-switch users • Large touch targets (minimum 60×60pt everywhere) • High contrast mode • Adjustable button size, font size, and emoji size • Reduce Motion support • Caregiver PIN lock to protect settings KEYBOARD INPUT Prefer to type? Switch to keyboard mode and type anything — SpeakEasy will speak it instantly. Great for literate users who need faster input. MEDICATION REMINDERS Never miss a dose. Set up daily medication reminders with customizable times and get notified right on your device. COMMUNICATION LOG Track progress over time with a built-in communication log. See daily and weekly stats, most-used words, and share reports with therapists and caregivers via CSV export. WORKS OFFLINE Everything works completely offline. No internet connection required. No accounts. No subscriptions. Your communication is private and always available. CAREGIVER & THERAPIST FRIENDLY PIN-protected settings keep the app configured the way you need it. Caregivers and speech-language pathologists can set up boards, customize vocabulary, and lock the interface so users always see the right layout. CUSTOMIZABLE EVERYTHING • 6 background color themes • Adjustable speech rate and pitch • 4 word organization modes • Multiple language support • Dark mode compatible SpeakEasy AAC Assist is built with love by PayneBrain Studios — a team dedicated to making technology work for everyone.
Speech Assistant
This app enables individuals with speech difficulties to communicate using a customizable phrase board. It offers hands-free control via head tracking and allows for personalized voice recordings and custom symbols.
- Hands-free head tracking control
- Customizable phrase board
- Personalized voice recordings
- Category organization for phrases
- Custom symbols and images
- Apple Watch integration
- Cloud sync across devices
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Speech Assistant is an AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) app for individuals with speech difficulties. Communicate using a fully customizable phrase board — controlled by touch, or entirely hands-free with your face. Head Tracking — Hands-Free Control Use your iPhone's front camera to control the app with head movements alone. No touch required. A smooth on-screen cursor follows your gaze and activates any phrase tile after a brief dwell — enabling fully independent communication for users with limited or no hand mobility. Communicate Instantly Tap — or dwell — on any phrase tile to speak it aloud using high-quality text-to-speech or your own recorded voice. Organize with Categories Group phrases into categories for quick access. Reorder, hide, or customize each category with icons and layout options. Custom Symbols & Images Attach your own photos or images to phrase tiles for visual communication support. Personal Voice Recording Record your own voice for any phrase. Your recording plays instead of synthesized speech when the phrase is activated. Apple Watch Support Browse categories and speak phrases directly from your wrist — ideal for on-the-go communication. Caretaker Mode A dedicated mode for caregivers to manage phrases and categories without disrupting the user's board. Cloud Sync Phrases, categories, and media sync across devices automatically. Premium Unlock unlimited phrases, categories, custom symbols, and voice recordings. Privacy Policy: https://speechassistant-loki.web.app/privacypolicy.html Terms of Use: https://speechassistant-loki.web.app/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Speech AAC at 17.6 against Speech Assistant's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Speech AAC sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Speech Assistant sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Speech AAC | Speech Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 135 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Carlton Payne III | Keerthi Reddy Bommareddy |
In-app purchases
Speech AAC
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tiip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
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- Huge Thank You!$19.99
- Champion!$49.99
- Legend!$99.99
Speech Assistant
- SAA Premium Access Weekly$4.997 Days
- Premium Access Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- SAA Premium Access - Yearly$29.991 Year
- SAA Premium Access Lifetime$39.99
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