Comparison

Visual Talker vs Apptismo

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

Head to head
About

Visual Talker

Features
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Visual Talker is simple AAC that learns how you talk. Tap a sentence you use every day and it's spoken at once. Build something new from your own words, and Visual Talker learns which words come next. Made for people who speak, read, gesture, or think in routine phrases: autistic children and teens moving from single words to sentences, adults with aphasia or apraxia, and anyone who has lost their speech for a while. Use it on its own or alongside a full AAC system, with almost no setup. SAY IT IN ONE TAP β€’ Saved sentences become voice tiles: tap one and it's spoken β€’ Build a new sentence word by word on the strip, then Speak β€’ Matching sentences appear as you build, so familiar phrases are always close β€’ History keeps what you've said, ready to say again LEARNS FROM YOU β€’ Every sentence you speak teaches its words and the order they come in β€’ The words you're most likely to need next come first β€’ Start with 126 words with pictures and 87 everyday sentences YOUR WORDS, YOUR VOICE β€’ Add your own words and sentences β€’ Use your own photos, take one with the camera, or choose a starter picture β€’ Record your own voice for any word or sentence, or use the device voice VISUAL TALKER PLUS (OPTIONAL) β€’ Cloud sync: the same words, sentences, pictures, and recordings on iPhone, iPad, and Mac β€’ Make a Picture: a clear, friendly picture for any word, drawn for what it is (a person, a place, food, an action), 50 new pictures a month (10 free to try). You're notified when it's ready. β€’ The same Plus works in Visual Cue Plus is a monthly or yearly subscription. It renews automatically until you cancel in Settings β†’ Apple Account β†’ Subscriptions. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account needed. Your words stay on your device and Visual Talker works offline. Cloud is your choice, with Sign in with Apple, and you can delete your account at any time. No ads, no tracking. Upgrading from the previous Visual Talker? Your words and sentences are found on your device and brought across with Import Old Data. Your old data is only read, never changed. Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with one purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://amemobile.ca/privacy/

About

Apptismo

Features
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Apptismo is an application designed to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) communicate. It allows the use of visual cards organized into categories, where each card plays a sound when pressed, helping express the person’s needs and feelings. Key features: - Standard cards in three languages: Portuguese (PT-BR), English (EN-US), and Spanish (ES-ES). - Full customization: Create and edit categories and cards according to the child’s needs. - AI-generated voice: Use synthetic voices or record your own for the cards. - Parental control: Only guardians can change the settings. - Offline mode: Use the app without an internet connection. Apptismo is ideal for parents, therapists, and professionals working with neurodivergent children, providing an accessible and adaptable environment for each user’s needs. Download now and support communication in an intuitive and personalized way!

Screenshots

Visual Talker4 screens
Apptismo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Apptismo at Free against Visual Talker's $9.99. Apptismo also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Visual Talker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Apptismo is free to download; Visual Talker costs $9.99 up front. Apptismo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Visual Talker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visual Talker ships an update every 6 months, Apptismo every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
Visual Talker versus Apptismo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual TalkerApptismo
Price$9.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size11 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAME Mobile Inc.JACKSON HUGO BANDEIRA DE FRANCA

In-app purchases

None

Visual Talker

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Apptismo

Subscriptions2
  • PRO7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • PRO YEARLY7 Days trial$299.001 Year

Questions

Is Visual Talker free?
Visual Talker costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Apptismo free?
Apptismo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Visual Talker or Apptismo have ads?
Apptismo shows ads; Visual Talker does not.
Which is updated more often, Visual Talker or Apptismo?
Visual Talker ships an update every 6 months, and Apptismo every 3 months. Most recently, Visual Talker was updated on November 13, 2026 and Apptismo on November 13, 2026.

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