Comparison

ComBoard AAC vs ETalken AAC

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

Head to head
About

ComBoard AAC

Features
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ComBoard helps people who can't rely on their own voice say exactly what they mean — by tapping, dictating, or even just looking. It's a full augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app built to be simple, warm, and genuinely accessible. TRY IT FREE, THEN ONE PRICE — NO SUBSCRIPTION, EVER. Use every feature free for 14 days. After that, a single one-time purchase unlocks the whole app forever — on all your family's iPhones and iPads, with no subscription, no ads, and no recurring fees. AAC shouldn't cost thousands of dollars or lock your child's voice behind a monthly bill. The voice your family depends on should never expire because a payment lapsed. BUILT FOR EVERY ABILITY • Big, clear keys — large, high-contrast targets are easy to hit, with fewer mis-taps for limited mobility and motor differences. • Speak it out loud — tap Speak and ComBoard reads your message in a clear, natural voice. • Dictate by voice — tap Listen and speak; your words become text you can edit and say. • Hands-free with your eyes — works with Apple's built-in Eye Tracking (iOS 18+): look at a key and hold your gaze to select it, no touch required. • Smart word prediction — suggestions that learn the words and phrases YOU use most, getting faster over time. • Words or emoji — switch the board between letters and emoji with a single tap. • Make it yours — 13 color themes including color-blind-safe palettes, plus adjustable text sizes. • Quick Yes / No — instant answers for everyday moments. PRIVATE BY DESIGN ComBoard collects nothing. No accounts, no analytics, no tracking. Your learned words live only on your device, speech is synthesized on device, and dictation is processed on device wherever supported. Nothing about how your family communicates is sent to us — because we never receive it. WHO IT'S FOR Nonverbal and minimally verbal children and adults, and anyone living with autism, apraxia, aphasia, ALS, stroke, cerebral palsy, or other conditions that affect speech — plus the parents, carers, teachers, and speech-language therapists who support them. Free for 14 days, then unlock everything with a one‑time purchase of $49.99 — not a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Tap. Speak. Connect. One voice, one price, forever.

About

ETalken AAC

Communicate hands-free using intuitive thumb gestures or a visual board. This app speaks your words aloud, allowing you to maintain eye contact. Customize vocabulary, voices, and gestures to suit your needs.

Highlights
  • Gesture-based communication
  • Visual picture board option
  • Customizable words and gestures
  • Personalizable voice and appearance
  • Import existing AAC boards
  • On-device data storage
  • No advertisements
Features
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ETalken AAC helps people talk without looking at the screen. Draw a simple gesture with your thumb, anywhere on the screen, and ETalken says the word or sentence out loud. Your eyes can stay on the person you're talking to. Talk your way Use thumb gestures for quick words and whole sentences, or tap a full picture board when you'd rather see your choices. Switch between them any time. Learn as you go Lessons show each gesture and let you practice at your own pace, until it feels natural. Make it yours Add your own words, photos and gestures. Choose the voice, the look and the size that suit you. Bring your board Coming from another AAC app? Take screenshots of your board, and ETalken arranges its own board the way you're used to: the same words, the same folders, in the same places. The screenshots are read on your device. Type anywhere The ETalken keyboard brings your board and gestures to Messages and your other apps. Made for every day ETalken works in 17 languages, keeps your data on your device and has no ads. A caregiver lock and automatic backups keep everything safe. ETalken is for anyone who uses AAC, and for the families, teachers and therapists who support them.

Screenshots

ComBoard AAC4 screens
ETalken AAC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ComBoard AAC at daily against ETalken AAC's every 10 days. 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. ComBoard AAC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ETalken AAC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ComBoard AAC ships an update daily, ETalken AAC every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ComBoard AAC versus ETalken AAC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComBoard AACETalken AAC
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksander AllenAmmar Saleh

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ComBoard AAC

One-time1
  • Full Access$49.99
1 purchases

ETalken AAC

One-time1
  • ETalken Premium$99.99

Questions

Is ComBoard AAC free?
ComBoard AAC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ETalken AAC free?
ETalken AAC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ComBoard AAC or ETalken AAC have ads?
Neither ComBoard AAC nor ETalken AAC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ComBoard AAC or ETalken AAC?
ComBoard AAC ships an update daily, and ETalken AAC every 10 days. Most recently, ComBoard AAC was updated on October 24, 2026 and ETalken AAC on October 31, 2026.

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