Comparison

AACtive vs Speech Assistant

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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 โ€” using proprietary gaze-tracking technology based on the TrueDepth camera โ€” or by touch. KEY FEATURES โ€ข Eye-gaze control: look at a button to activate it (dwell technology). Quick calibration takes about 20 seconds. โ€ข Touch mode: full functionality with no calibration โ€” for users and caregivers. โ€ข Communication boards: quick dialog (yes/no), wellbeing and needs โ€” with clear symbols and speech synthesis. โ€ข Pain assessment: a 0โ€“10 scale and pointing to where it hurts, spoken as full sentences. โ€ข On-screen keyboards: QWERTY, alphabetical and modular โ€” type and speak any message. โ€ข 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 โ€” 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

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 โ€” controlled by touch, or entirely hands-free with your face. Head Tracking โ€” 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 โ€” enabling fully independent communication for users with limited or no hand mobility. Communicate Instantly Tap โ€” or dwell โ€” 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 โ€” 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 Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AACtive at 18.0 against Speech Assistant's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. AACtive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days 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.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
AACtive versus Speech Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAACtiveSpeech Assistant
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ€” better
Requires iOS18.0 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size7 MB134 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

Subscriptions3
  • SAA Premium Access Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Premium Access Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • SAA Premium Access - Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • SAA Premium Access Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is AACtive free?
AACtive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speech Assistant free?
Speech Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AACtive or Speech Assistant have ads?
Neither AACtive nor Speech Assistant shows ads.

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