Comparison

Autism Agent vs Dalira

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

Dalira

Features
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Dalira helps autistic children get through the day with less stress, and helps families communicate with them. It brings everyday tools together in one calm, ad-free app. A PLAN MADE FOR YOUR CHILD Answer a few short questions, and Dalira builds a first picture routine for your child. Each step appears with a picture, you can listen to the plan read aloud, and you can try it together right away. VISUAL ROUTINES Turn mornings, school days and bedtime into clear picture steps. The "First / Then" board shows what is happening now and what comes next. Add your own photos to any step. TALK CARDS A simple communication board with core words, food, feelings, places and activities. Tap a card and the device speaks it aloud in your language. Build short sentences. Add cards with your own photos for family members, favourite toys and places. CALM CORNER A breathing circle, a visual countdown timer and a feelings thermometer with a gentle tip for each level. Made for the moments when things get too much. PLAY & LEARN Find-the-pair memory, feelings faces and sort-by-colour games designed with clear, predictable rules. Results are saved so you can see progress. PROGRESS REPORT A summary of the last seven days: routines completed and games played, ready to share with a teacher or therapist. PRIVACY No account and no ads. The routines, cards, photos and your child's name stay on your device. Anonymous usage and diagnostic data are shared only if a parent turns this on, and you can turn it off at any time. Purchases are processed by the app store. Settings and purchases are behind a parental gate. YOUR LANGUAGE English, Turkish, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Arabic and Russian, including the spoken cards. Dalira is free to use with a starter set of routines, cards and games. Dalira Premium unlocks unlimited routines and cards, all games, ready-made routines for doctor visits, haircuts, shopping and travel, extra card packs and the shareable report. Yearly, monthly and lifetime plans are available; the price in your local currency is shown before you buy. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Dalira supports daily life and communication. It is not a medical treatment and does not replace professional therapy. Privacy Policy: https://aydin-birim-ajans.github.io/dalira/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Autism Agent4 screens
Dalira4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Dalira at 15.0 against Autism Agent's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Dalira sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Autism Agent ships an update every 2 days, Dalira every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Autism Agent versus Dalira: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutism AgentDalira
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKatoomi, LLCBirimajans

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Autism Agent

Subscriptions1
  • Autism Agent Plus$4.991 Month
3 purchases

Dalira

Subscriptions2
  • Dalira Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Dalira Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Dalira Premium Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Autism Agent free?
Autism Agent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dalira free?
Dalira is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Autism Agent or Dalira have ads?
Neither Autism Agent nor Dalira shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Autism Agent or Dalira?
Autism Agent ships an update every 2 days, and Dalira every 4 days. Most recently, Autism Agent was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dalira on October 24, 2026.

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