PEC Board vs DonKeyBoard AAC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PEC Board
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PEC Board – Picture Exchange Communication Made Easy Designed by the neurodivergent community, for the neurodivergent community. PEC Board is a modern, intuitive Picture Exchange Communication (PEC) application designed to support individuals who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Whether for children learning to communicate, adults with speech difficulties, or anyone seeking an alternative communication method, PEC Board makes expressive communication accessible, engaging, and effective. Core Features: Build sentences by tapping colorful picture cards organized into categories like people, actions, feelings, food, places, and more. Each card displays a clear image paired with a word, making communication visual and easy to understand. Hear your message come to life with built-in text-to-speech—tap the speak button to hear your sentence read aloud, supporting learning and natural conversation flow. Add personalized words and upload custom images to create a truly unique communication board that reflects the user's interests, needs, and personality. Organize words across intuitive categories (people, actions, feelings, food, drinks, places, objects, colors, numbers, body parts, time, questions, and more) for quick access during conversations. Mark favorite words for instant one-tap access to frequently used phrases, speeding up communication in daily conversations. Customization & Personalization: Choose from multiple color schemes (Colorful, Pastel Blue, Green, Yellow, Purple, Soft Gray) to match preferences and reduce visual fatigue. Customize the app background with gradient themes, making the interface feel personal and inviting. Set a custom name and secure your settings with an optional PIN protection. Cross-Device Synchronization: Your communication board syncs seamlessly across devices, ensuring consistency whether you're at home, school, or on the go. Favorite words and preferences are saved locally for quick access, with full board data stored securely in the cloud. Designed for Everyone: Intuitive touch interface optimized for users of all ages and abilities. High-contrast, accessible design that works beautifully on tablets and phones. Parental and caregiver controls for managing and monitoring communication progress. PEC Board empowers users to express themselves clearly, confidently, and independently. Start building better conversations today.
DonKeyBoard AAC
This app facilitates communication for individuals with speech difficulties using pictograms, voice, and text. It offers a customizable interface and offline functionality to support everyday expression of needs, emotions, and messages.
- Pictogram, voice, and text communication
- Tap to speak, press and hold for phrases
- In-app typing and favorites
- Customizable buttons, icons, and colors
- Personal photos for custom buttons
- Adjustable voice settings
- Offline functionality
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DonKeyBoard is an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app that helps people express themselves in a fast, clear, and accessible way. Using pictograms, voice, and text, it supports everyday communication for needs, pain, emotions, actions, and important daily messages. DonKeyBoard is designed for people with communication difficulties, including: • children and adults with autism or language delay • people with aphasia • people with ALS • people recovering after surgery • anyone who needs an easier and more immediate way to make themselves understood The app is free, works 100% offline, and does not collect personal data. DonKeyBoard is built around simplicity, speed, and personalization, so each user can adapt it to their own communication style. Main features • Fast communication with pictograms, voice, and text • Tap once to speak a message • Press and hold to expand the phrase • In-app typing • Favorites for quick access to important content • Customizable buttons, categories, icons, colors, and text size • Personal photos for custom buttons • Hide, reorder, and adapt buttons for each user • Adjustable voice, speech rate, and pitch • Send messages to three selected contacts • A built-in game to learn how to use the app • Export and import profiles, including preferences, custom buttons, and photos All content works directly on the device, making DonKeyBoard reliable in everyday situations even without an internet connection. DonKeyBoard was created from a very personal motivation: to build a tool that could genuinely make daily communication easier. The project continues to evolve through real-world use and feedback from families, caregivers, teachers, and professionals. For suggestions, questions, or feedback, contact: donkeyboard@icloud.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PEC Board at 15.1 against DonKeyBoard AAC's 17.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PEC Board ships an update every 6 weeks, DonKeyBoard AAC every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PEC Board | DonKeyBoard AAC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 196 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Alexandros Preston | Guappa Desarrollo Integral SL |
In-app purchases
PEC Board
No in-app purchases
DonKeyBoard AAC
No in-app purchases








