epSpeak vs Tiko Cards

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.

Tiko Cards is a gentle picture-communication app that gives every child a voice. Tap a picture card and Tiko speaks the word out loud — clear, immediate and calm. Designed for early learners and for children who use AAC (augmentative and alternative communication), Cards keeps everything within easy reach. Words live in colourful collections you browse one tap at a time, so a child is never overwhelmed by choice. Grown-ups can shape the board around the child. Add your own cards and categories with photos, colours and the exact words you want spoken, then arrange them however works best. • Tap any picture card to hear it spoken aloud • Colourful collections and sub-collections to organise words • Add your own cards and categories with images, colours and custom speech • Adjustable card and label sizes for easy reach and reading • Speaks in multiple languages • Child mode opens cards full-screen and keeps editing safely out of reach Tiko Cards opens straight into the board — no login wall, no clutter — so communication can start the moment you need it.