Comparison

AACtive vs Speech Assistant AAC Pad

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AACtive

Features
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AACtive is an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app for people who cannot speak or use their hands freely. It can be controlled entirely with your eyes — using proprietary gaze-tracking technology based on the TrueDepth camera — or by touch. KEY FEATURES • Eye-gaze control: look at a button to activate it (dwell technology). Quick calibration takes about 20 seconds. • Touch mode: full functionality with no calibration — for users and caregivers. • Communication boards: quick dialog (yes/no), wellbeing and needs — with clear symbols and speech synthesis. • Pain assessment: a 0–10 scale and pointing to where it hurts, spoken as full sentences. • On-screen keyboards: QWERTY, alphabetical and modular — type and speak any message. • Everything is read aloud in Polish, English or German. PRIVACY Camera and face data are processed on the device only and never leave it. The app has no accounts, no ads and no analytics. TRY IT FREE A 7-day demo with no payment details required. Full access: weekly or monthly subscription (with a 3-day free trial) or a one-time lifetime purchase. Eye-gaze control requires a device with a TrueDepth camera. Touch mode works on any device. AACtive is a communication support tool — it is not a medical device or an emergency system. Terms of Use (EULA): https://assistech.eu/aactive/terms-of-use-en.html Privacy Policy: https://assistech.eu/aactive/privacy-policy-en.html

About

Speech Assistant AAC Pad

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

AACtive4 screens
Speech Assistant AAC Pad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Speech Assistant AAC Pad at every 11 days against AACtive's every 2 months. AACtive's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AACtive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Speech Assistant AAC Pad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AACtive ships an update every 2 months, Speech Assistant AAC Pad every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AACtive versus Speech Assistant AAC Pad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAACtiveSpeech Assistant AAC Pad
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB116 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAssisTech Sp. z o.o.Keerthi Reddy Bommareddy

In-app purchases

3 purchases

AACtive

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan3 Days trial$8.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$34.99
4 purchases

Speech Assistant AAC Pad

Subscriptions3
  • SAA Premium Access Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Premium Access Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • SAA Premium Access - Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • SAA Premium Access Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is AACtive free?
AACtive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speech Assistant AAC Pad free?
Speech Assistant AAC Pad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AACtive or Speech Assistant AAC Pad have ads?
Neither AACtive nor Speech Assistant AAC Pad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AACtive or Speech Assistant AAC Pad?
AACtive ships an update every 2 months, and Speech Assistant AAC Pad every 11 days. Most recently, AACtive was updated on October 28, 2026 and Speech Assistant AAC Pad on November 9, 2026.

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