Comparison

Autism Agent vs Calmika

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

Head to head
About

Autism Agent

This app provides a distraction-free communication tool for non-verbal individuals using picture cards and spoken words. Users can create custom cards with photos and build sentences for clear expression. Caregivers can manage boards and share them with family members.

Highlights
  • Picture card communication
  • Text-to-speech functionality
  • Customizable cards with photos
  • Sentence building
  • Family board sharing
  • Quick Words row
  • Admin controls for caregivers
Features
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Autism Agent is a calm, distraction-free AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) app that helps non-verbal users communicate with picture cards and spoken words. Core features are free — no account required. BECOME AN AGENT • Quick first setup: pick a friendly agent name and avatar • Starter picture cards load automatically — ready to speak on first launch • Join a family board anytime by opening a caregiver’s share invite link TAP TO SPEAK • Large, easy-to-tap picture cards with instant text-to-speech • 128 starter pictograms — Yes, No, More, Help, and more • Quick Words row — pin favorites for one-tap access anytime • Long-press any card to edit it, create a new card, or add or remove Quick Words YOUR PHOTOS, YOUR CARDS • Tap the camera on Speak to add a card — camera opens first, with recent library photos below • Or pick from your full photo library — faces, foods, places, and routines • Replace starter pictograms with real photos as your child grows BUILD SENTENCES • Combine picture cards into a sentence bar on one screen • Tap the keyboard icon to swap the grid for inline spelling with word prediction • Edit or remove individual word chips; tap Speak when the message is ready • “Agent said” keeps your last spoken word or sentence — tap it to hear again or edit FOR CAREGIVERS • Tap the gear on Speak to open Admin — protected behind Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode • Optional: Control Panel → Speak Screen → Require hold for Admin or Add Card on shared devices • Share and Add Card are separate toolbar buttons — manage or stop family sharing anytime • Organize cards into categories: People, Places, Food, Feelings, and more • Control Panel: voice, speech rate, pitch, grid size, and student-safe mode FAMILY SHARING (Plus) • Share your card library read-only with a family member on their own Apple ID • New cards you add appear on the viewer device automatically • If sharing ends, the viewer sees a banner with “Use my own board” to restore starter cards and Admin AUTISM AGENT PLUS ($4.99/month) • Back up every custom card and photo to your private iCloud • Sync your board across iPhone and iPad • Family sharing — read-only board on a second Apple ID via invite link ACCESSIBILITY • Calm white interface (optional space theme) • Partner line shows what was last spoken • Student-safe mode for a simpler, focused board on a child’s device IMPORTANT Autism Agent is a communication support tool. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult a qualified speech-language pathologist or healthcare provider for communication planning. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Manage or cancel in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://autismagent.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://autismagent.app/terms.html Support: https://autismagent.app/support.html

About

Calmika

Features
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Calmika helps families support autistic and neurodivergent children with calm, visual everyday tools. The app combines AAC communication boards, visual routines, first-then support, calm-down activities, social stories, coloring, music, learning games, and parent guidance in one child-friendly environment. Calmika is completely free and ad-free. All features are available without a subscription or in-app purchase. Calmika is built for predictable, low-pressure use: soft visuals, simple navigation, parent-gated settings, and a design focused on everyday family routines rather than ads or overstimulating rewards. Calmika does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, or therapy replacement. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://calmika.com/privacy

Screenshots

Autism Agent4 screens
Calmika4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Autism Agent at every 2 days against Calmika's every 3 weeks. Calmika's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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. Autism Agent sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Calmika sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Autism Agent ships an update every 2 days, Calmika every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Autism Agent versus Calmika: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutism AgentCalmika
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKatoomi, LLCDavid Kovacs

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Autism Agent

Subscriptions1
  • Autism Agent Plus$4.991 Month
3 purchases

Calmika

Subscriptions2
  • Calmika Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Calmika Pro Annual$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Calmika Pro Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Autism Agent free?
Autism Agent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calmika free?
Calmika is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Autism Agent or Calmika have ads?
Neither Autism Agent nor Calmika shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Autism Agent or Calmika?
Autism Agent ships an update every 2 days, and Calmika every 3 weeks. Most recently, Autism Agent was updated on October 24, 2026 and Calmika on October 28, 2026.

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