Comparison

iSpeak Button Collection vs AACtive

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

AACtive

Features
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AACtive is an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app for people who cannot speak or use their hands freely. It can be controlled entirely with your eyes — using proprietary gaze-tracking technology based on the TrueDepth camera — or by touch. KEY FEATURES • Eye-gaze control: look at a button to activate it (dwell technology). Quick calibration takes about 20 seconds. • Touch mode: full functionality with no calibration — for users and caregivers. • Communication boards: quick dialog (yes/no), wellbeing and needs — with clear symbols and speech synthesis. • Pain assessment: a 0–10 scale and pointing to where it hurts, spoken as full sentences. • On-screen keyboards: QWERTY, alphabetical and modular — type and speak any message. • Everything is read aloud in Polish, English or German. PRIVACY Camera and face data are processed on the device only and never leave it. The app has no accounts, no ads and no analytics. TRY IT FREE A 7-day demo with no payment details required. Full access: weekly or monthly subscription (with a 3-day free trial) or a one-time lifetime purchase. Eye-gaze control requires a device with a TrueDepth camera. Touch mode works on any device. AACtive is a communication support tool — it is not a medical device or an emergency system. Terms of Use (EULA): https://assistech.eu/aactive/terms-of-use-en.html Privacy Policy: https://assistech.eu/aactive/privacy-policy-en.html

Screenshots

iSpeak Button Collection4 screens
AACtive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AACtive at Free against iSpeak Button Collection's $5.99. iSpeak Button Collection's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

AACtive is free to download; iSpeak Button Collection costs $5.99 up front. AACtive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. iSpeak Button Collection asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iSpeak Button Collection versus AACtive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSpeak Button CollectionAACtive
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 43 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoatellaAssisTech Sp. z o.o.

In-app purchases

None

iSpeak Button Collection

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

AACtive

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan3 Days trial$8.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$34.99

Questions

Is iSpeak Button Collection free?
iSpeak Button Collection costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AACtive free?
AACtive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iSpeak Button Collection or AACtive have ads?
Neither iSpeak Button Collection nor AACtive shows ads.

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