My Words vs ComBoard AAC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
My Words
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My Words is an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) app designed for non-verbal individuals, including those with autism, apraxia, cerebral palsy, or any condition that makes spoken communication difficult. It turns an iPhone or iPad into a powerful voice output communication aid. **How It Works** Tap any picture button and the app speaks the word or phrase out loud using natural-sounding AI voices. Large, colorful buttons are easy to see and tap β even for users with fine motor challenges. **Natural AI Voices** My Words uses advanced AI text-to-speech so communication sounds natural and expressive, not robotic. Choose from multiple voices across two AI providers, or use the built-in iOS voice for offline use: β’ Groq Orpheus voices: Autumn, Diana, Hannah, Austin, Daniel, Troy β’ OpenAI voices: Alloy, Echo, Fable, Onyx, Nova, Shimmer β’ System voice: works completely offline **Fully Customizable** Every button can be personalized to match the user's daily needs: β’ Add new buttons with any photo from your camera roll β’ Edit the label, spoken phrase, and background color of any button β’ Replace the default pictures with photos of real objects from your home β’ Delete buttons that aren't needed β’ Rearrange buttons to put the most-used ones first **Designed for Accessibility** β’ Extra-large buttons fill the screen for easy tapping β’ High-contrast colored borders make each button distinct β’ Visual feedback when a button is speaking β’ Works on both iPhone and iPad β’ Supports portrait and landscape orientations **Privacy First** My Words does not collect, store, or share any personal data. Photos you add stay on your device. Voice requests are processed securely and not stored by the AI providers. My Words is built with love for families, caregivers, teachers, and therapists who support non-verbal individuals every day.
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: My Words at none against ComBoard AAC's 1. ComBoard AAC's advantage is update cadence (daily vs weekly). 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. My Words asks for nothing beyond the download.
My Words ships an update weekly, ComBoard AAC daily. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | My Words | ComBoard AAC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Daily β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | James Baker | Aleksander Allen |
In-app purchases
My Words
No in-app purchases
ComBoard AAC
- Full Access$49.99
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