Sunspeak vs Mela AAC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Sunspeak
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Tap words and symbols to build sentences and speak. Sunspeak is an easy to use and highly customizable AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) app for people who cannot speak or need help being understood. Fully customizable ⢠Create and edit communication boards ⢠Drag and drop to move and resize buttons ⢠Customize layouts, colors, content and more ⢠Gradually reveal more words as communication improves ⢠Adapt the app to each individual user Built for real-world use ⢠Fast, responsive and designed for daily communication ⢠Works offline for reliability anywhere ⢠Simple to use Version history and control ⢠See every change made to a board ⢠Instantly restore previous versions ⢠Undo / redo changes while editing ⢠Experiment freely without losing progress Sync across devices ⢠Seamlessly sync your boards between devices ⢠Set up once and access everywhere Progress insights ⢠See communication improve over time ⢠Understand patterns like longer messages and faster typing Multiple languages ⢠Create and use boards in different languages ⢠Support for bilingual communication Private and secure ⢠Your data stays under your control ⢠No ads or invasive tracking Designed for caregivers and users ⢠Flexible setup for parents, carers and therapists ⢠Suitable for both children and adults ⢠Scales from simple boards to advanced setups Who is Sunspeak for? Sunspeak is ideal for people who: ⢠are non-verbal or have limited speech ⢠use AAC systems to communicate ⢠need a flexible, modern communication tool Sunspeak makes communication simple, fast and accessible. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Mela AAC
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Mela is a free, fully on-device communication app (AAC) for people who don't speak ā autistic children, and anyone who finds talking hard. Tap a picture, and Mela says it out loud. ⢠100% free ā no ads, no accounts, no subscriptions, ever. ⢠Private by design ā nothing leaves the device. No tracking, no cloud. ⢠A calm, fixed board that grows with your child, so buttons stay where muscle memory expects them. ⢠Speak with Apple Personal Voice or built-in voices. ⢠Add your own words and photos. ⢠Visual scenes ā tap parts of a real photo to talk about it. ⢠Switch scanning for switch access. ⢠A parent lock keeps settings safe from little hands. ⢠Works fully offline. Mela was made to give every child a voice. Free, forever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sunspeak at every 2 weeks against Mela AAC's every 3 months. Sunspeak also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Sunspeak sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Mela AAC sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sunspeak ships an update every 2 weeks, Mela AAC every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sunspeak | Mela AAC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks ā better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 ā better | 26.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alzenware | Christine Martin |
In-app purchases
Sunspeak
- Pro$9.991 Month
- Pro$84.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$199.99
Mela AAC
- A coffee$1.99
- A meal$4.99
- A big thank-you$9.99








