Comparison

Token Board vs SteadyTouch AAC Speech Talker

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

Head to head
About

Token Board

Features
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The shoes need to go on. The screen needs to go off. The next thing is hard, and saying it one more time is not working. A token board makes the deal visible. The child sees what they are working toward, and exactly how close they are. Token Board is a calm, fast visual board for home, the classroom, and therapy sessions. Build one in under a minute, turn the screen around, and start tapping. WHAT YOU CAN BUILD • Token boards - earn 1 to 10 tokens, then the reward • First-Then boards - one clear next step for a hard transition • Step routines - bedtime, mornings, errands and homework, broken down MADE FOR THE MOMENT IT IS NEEDED • A board ready in seconds from practical templates • One-handed to run while you are supporting a child • A big, quiet child-facing screen with nothing to distract • Undo a tap without breaking the moment • A calm celebration when the reward is earned REWARDS THEY ACTUALLY RECOGNISE Use a photo of the real toy, the real snack, the real playground. Or choose an emoji, a symbol, or plain text. For a child who does not read yet, a photo does the work a word cannot. ONE PLACE PER LEARNER Save boards to a profile and move between children or clients in a tap. Pin the boards you reuse. Look back at a light session history when you want to see what worked. FOR PEOPLE WHO DO THIS ALL DAY Parents, carers, teachers and aides, RBTs, BCBAs, speech and occupational therapists. Templates for focus time, table work, transitions, bedtime, mornings, errands and waiting. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT No account. No ads. Boards, profiles, photos and history stay on your device. It works offline, in a waiting room, a hallway, or the back seat of a car. The core board experience is free. Token Board Pro adds room for families, classrooms and practices that use boards every day. Token Board supports positive reinforcement and visual structure. It is not a medical or treatment product. Privacy Policy: https://gettokenboard.com/privacy Terms: https://gettokenboard.com/terms

About

SteadyTouch AAC Speech Talker

This communication app allows users to tap symbols that speak, featuring a free, always-available communication board. It's designed for users with motor challenges, offering gap-touch assistance and stable tile placement. The app includes 37 on-device voices and customizable learning modules.

Highlights
  • Symbol-to-speech communication
  • Gap-touch assistance for motor challenges
  • Stable tile layout
  • 37 on-device voices
  • Customizable symbol pages
  • Stories & Learning modules
  • Offline operation
Features
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A voice for every day. SteadyTouch brings AAC, spelling, learning, games and rewards together in one familiar app for iPad, iPhone and Apple Watch. THE TALKER STAYS FREE Tap a symbol to speak, build a message across communication pages, or spell something of your own. Quick Talk keeps essential phrases close at hand. The communication board, keyboard, offline speech and access settings stay free, with no account or subscription required. READY FOR THE CLASSROOM. MADE FOR EVERYDAY LIFE. Use familiar vocabulary at school, at home and out in the world. Generous touch targets, gap-touch assistance and adjustable layouts support hands that do not always land exactly where intended. A clear selection is always honored. Caregivers can organize pages, arrange tiles and personalize vocabulary with meaningful photos. SYMBOLS AND SPELLING, ONE MESSAGE Move between symbols and the alphabet or number keyboard without losing what you have composed. Choose A–Z or QWERTY, adjust tile and label sizes, and select a sensory profile or theme that works for the communicator. A VOICE THAT FEELS LIKE THEIRS Built-in on-device voices on iPhone and iPad include younger-sounding options. Choose separate voices for communication and lesson narration. Installed Apple voices are also supported. Speech is generated on the device, and the talker works offline. LEARNING & LESSONS (Spell to Communicate) Explore a favorite subject, listen with word highlighting, and answer with the large keyboard. Reading, spelling and math offer different support levels. Included sample lessons stay available. Fresh lesson generation is available with Plus after one included generated lesson. Provider and offline-generation availability depend on the device, software and settings. Eligible devices offer optional on-device generation with a content-quality notice; saved lessons remain available offline. Caregivers should review AI-generated material for accuracy and suitability. FOUR GAMES TO EXPLORE • Memory Lights: repeat an ever-growing pattern of lights and tones. The next pattern starts automatically after a 1.5-second break; your answer is untimed. • Dot Flash: look quickly, remember the dots, then enter the count at your own pace. • Picture Match: study the pictures and find the hidden match. • Cowboy TNT: tap the barrels and call in a Flying Donkey rescue. Try each game three times per device, then unlock unlimited play with the one-time SteadyTouch Plus purchase. Free plays are shared across learner profiles and difficulty levels. A continuing Memory Lights or Cowboy run counts as one play; each Picture Match round or Dot Flash presentation counts as one. Pause and resume without spending another play. REWARDS THAT MAKE PROGRESS VISIBLE Choose a meaningful reward and create a path of small tasks toward it. One reward plan with up to three tasks is included. Plus adds more reward plans, longer paths and the caregiver dashboard. COMMUNICATION ON APPLE WATCH Quick Talk, communication pages and message building stay close at hand. The Watch speaks locally and retains its available board offline. Pair with the iPhone app to sync personal communication content. ONE PURCHASE. NO SUBSCRIPTION. Plus adds unlimited games, fresh lessons, more customization, multiple learner profiles and additional caregiver tools. Five custom tiles, two personal pages, one learner profile and the complete essential talker are included without purchase. Restore Purchases is available in the unlock screen. No ads. No learner accounts. Built by a dad, for his son, to help every voice be heard. SteadyTouch supports communication and learning. It does not diagnose or treat a condition or replace individualized professional care.

Screenshots

Token Board4 screens
SteadyTouch AAC Speech Talker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Token Board at daily against SteadyTouch AAC Speech Talker'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. Token Board sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and SteadyTouch AAC Speech Talker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Token Board ships an update daily, SteadyTouch AAC Speech Talker every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Token Board versus SteadyTouch AAC Speech Talker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToken BoardSteadyTouch AAC Speech Talker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB293 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPixby Media ABKCB Strategic Solutions, LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Token Board

Subscriptions2
  • Token Board Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Token Board Pro Annual$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Token Board Pro Lifetime$89.99
1 purchases

SteadyTouch AAC Speech Talker

One-time1
  • SteadyTouch Plus$99.99

Questions

Is Token Board free?
Token Board is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SteadyTouch AAC Speech Talker free?
SteadyTouch AAC Speech Talker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Token Board or SteadyTouch AAC Speech Talker have ads?
Neither Token Board nor SteadyTouch AAC Speech Talker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Token Board or SteadyTouch AAC Speech Talker?
Token Board ships an update daily, and SteadyTouch AAC Speech Talker every 10 days. Most recently, Token Board was updated on October 28, 2026 and SteadyTouch AAC Speech Talker on October 25, 2026.

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