iSpeak Button Collection vs Eye Type AAC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iSpeak Button Collection
Record and play back personalized messages on large, customizable buttons. Ideal for individuals learning to communicate or those needing a simple interface. Supports custom text, icons, and up to 15 swipable buttons.
- Record personal messages
- Customizable text and icons
- Over 500 provided icons
- Use device camera roll images
- Swipeable button interface
- Up to 15 buttons
- Adjustable button color
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iSpeak Button Collection is a collection of single message talkers which you can swipe between. It is a group of affordable single communication buttons. For each button you can record your own personal message, and play it back with the touch of a button. This is perfect for beginning communicators, and people who require a large button surface. You can record over your messages as many times as you need. You can add custom text -or- a custom icon to your button. We provide over 500 icons or you can use images from your device's camera roll. Switch between buttons by swiping across the screen. Up to 15 buttons allowed. You can rotate the button from the settings instead of on-the-fly to prevent screen-flip stimming. Button comes in twelve different color choices. The color can be changed from the settings. Need a grid of buttons instead? Search for "iSpeak Grid" for up to 16 buttons per screen. Need a full AAC app? "iVocalize" is a great communication app with loads of features for under $10. How to use iSpeak Button Collection: To configure your iSpeak Button Collection, hit the little (i) symbol in the bottom right corner of your device. From here you can enter your text or choose your image, choose your button color, and enable rotation. To record a message, hit the "Start Recording" button. The circle to the right of the button will spin, this is how you know it is recording. When you are done with your message simply tap the "Stop Recording" button. Be sure you allow iSpeak Button Collection to access your microphone! If you accidentally choose "No" you can change this from your device's Settings >> Privacy >> Microphone >> iSpeak Button Collection If your device is muted, you can hear sound right after you record it but can not hear it on successive app uses. Please make sure the device is NOT muted! More help can be found on our website: http://www.goatella.com/
Eye Type AAC
This app enables communication through eye or head tracking on iOS devices. It offers a simple, free interface for text-to-speech output, designed for individuals with motor impairments.
- Eye tracking and head tracking
- Text-to-speech output
- Large, high-contrast buttons
- Word prediction
- Simple interface
- Works on iPhone and iPad
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Eye Type AAC is the fastest way to type and speak using eye tracking or head tracking on your iPhone or iPad. Completely free, with no subscriptions, no in-app purchases, and no ads. Ever. Four large buttons. Tap a sequence to type any letter. Your words are spoken aloud instantly. No complicated menus, no setup. Just open the app and start communicating. WHO IT'S FOR Eye Type was designed for people with motor difficulties caused by apraxia, ALS, cerebral palsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, locked-in syndrome, or other conditions that make traditional keyboards difficult or impossible to use. FEATURES • Completely free with no subscriptions, in-app purchases, or ads • Eye tracking and head tracking built in, no extra hardware needed • Works on iPhone and iPad using the front-facing camera • Large, high-contrast buttons designed for reliable access • Word prediction for faster communication • Text-to-speech output • Simple, distraction-free interface Built by the team behind Visual Choices AAC.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Eye Type AAC at Free against iSpeak Button Collection's $5.99. Eye Type AAC also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 11 months vs every 43 months). iSpeak Button Collection's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, ads 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
Eye Type AAC is free to download; iSpeak Button Collection costs $5.99 up front. Eye Type AAC sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. iSpeak Button Collection asks for nothing beyond the download.
Eye Type AAC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
iSpeak Button Collection ships an update every 43 months, Eye Type AAC every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iSpeak Button Collection | Eye Type AAC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 43 months | Every 11 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Goatella | Su-Kam Intelligent Education Systems Inc |
Customer experience
iSpeak Button Collection
Eye Type AAC
In-app purchases
iSpeak Button Collection
No in-app purchases
Eye Type AAC
- 7-day free trialFree
- Activate forever$19.99
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