epSpeak vs Predictable Flex

epSpeak — Give Them a Voice epSpeak is a picture-based communication app (AAC) that helps children and adults who are nonverbal or have limited speech say what they mean — one tap at a time. Tap a picture, hear the word. It's that simple to start, and it grows with the user from single words all the way to full sentences. WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE epSpeak - Big, friendly buttons — designed for small hands and first-time users. - Meet Echo, a warm animated character who speaks each word with you, so communication feels personal, not clinical. - Two ways to talk: a simple Sound Board for tapping single words, and a full AAC word board for building sentences from core vocabulary. - A research-informed, color-coded word board (Modified Fitzgerald layout) keeps core words always within reach. - Works in your language — available in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, and Arabic. BUILT FOR THE WHOLE TEAM epSpeak connects the people who support a communicator: - For caregivers: Organize categories, add your own photos and words, and personalize the experience from your phone or the web portal. Adjust voice speed, button size, and what's shown — and changes appear on the user's device within seconds. - For practitioners (SLPs, teachers, therapists): Work across multiple clients, set communication goals, track progress, and leave notes — all in one place. PERSONAL AND PRIVATE - Add your own photos so the words match the user's real world — their cup, their dog, their favorite snack. - Hide or show individual items per user, so what's on screen fits the moment. - Your data is encrypted on the device, and end users never see notifications or pop-ups that could overwhelm them. DESIGNED TO REDUCE FRUSTRATION, BUILD CONNECTION Every feature is shaped around real communication: clear audio, an optional auto-return so the screen steps back when a word is done, and a calm, uncluttered interface that keeps the focus on the message — not the menus. Whether you're a parent starting your child's communication journey, a teacher supporting building skills session by session, epSpeak gives every voice a way to be heard. Start the conversation today.

Predictable is a multi-award winning text-to-speech app for people with conditions such as ALS/MND, autism, cerebral palsy, Down's syndrome, and more. It aims to make it easier and quicker to communicate, using a range of access methods, rate enhancement features and customisation options. Word Prediction Using smart word prediction technology, the app makes speaking out a text-based message easy. Predictable learns from your pattern of use and predicts what you will type next, making typing easier and more efficient. Phases and categories Save and organise phrases that you need quick access to in a simple grid format. Further customise your phrases by adding symbols, images, audio recordings, links and more. Shortcuts Choose from a wide range of useful and exciting features such as notes, share, translate, ChatGPT and draw to customise your keyboard screen to include features that you want to use. Attach these to keyboard keys, hot corners, head tracking gestures or external keyboard shortcuts. The possibilities are endless! Multi Language Switch between any of our 43 languages* to create your personalised bilingual set up. You are able to choose a primary and secondary language and seamlessly transition between both on the go, with appropriate keyboards and voices selected for both. Languages supported include: Arabic, Bangla, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese, Croatian, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Korean, Maithili, Malay, Marathi, Norwegian (Bokmal), Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Gujarati, Urdu, Somali *Some languages only offered with online voices Speech and Voice Options Compatible with standard iOS voices, including the enhanced voices available to download and your iOS personal voice. You can also use your voice-banked voice from ModelTalker, Acapela, SpeakUnique and The Voice Keeper. Accessibility Predictable offers a wide range of access methods and accessibility settings including: Direct touch features to handle accidental selection Screen tap - a scanning method where you touch the screen for selection and/or progression Switch access - accessible via Bluetooth switch box + switches (compatible with Therapy Box Switch Box and RJ Cooper Switch Interface) as well as Head tracking face gestures. Head tracking - use facial recognition to interact with the app with no calibration or extra hardware required. Auditory preview - hear the onscreen text before selection. Scanning - Build your own, is a brand new access method in Predictable. Customise your own scanning method by combining timer, screen tap, switch access and gestures. Appearance Customise the layout and appearance to truly optimise the app to your preferences by changing the layout, font size, colours and more. Different keyboard options (including QWERTY, Ten Key, Apple and Bluetooth) and different templates (including Dark, High Contrast and Low vision) are available to make this customisation clear and simple. Web Platform Log in remotely and manage your settings and grid content from our web platform. The web platform is compatible with the myMessageBanking.com format to make importing easy. Support User guides are available on your app, and on the Therapy Box website. Send any questions to support@therapy-box.co.uk. You can find more about Predictable at https://therapy-box.co.uk/predictable Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/