Comparison

Pedius vs iMand

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

Head to head
About

Pedius

This app facilitates phone calls for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. It converts typed text into artificial speech and displays spoken words in real-time on the screen, enabling seamless two-way communication.

Highlights
  • Text-to-speech conversion
  • Real-time speech recognition
  • On-screen text display
  • Voice input option
  • Typing input option
Features
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With Pedius, you can communicate during a phone call using your voice or by typing: the text you type is converted into artificial speech, while you can read what the other person is saying in real time on the screen. Pedius makes talking on the phone easy: you can use your voice or type what you want to say, and the system converts it into artificial speech. At the same time, you can read the other person's words in real time on the screen. Pedius allows you to make calls using your voice or by typing: thanks to speech synthesis and real-time speech recognition, the text you type is converted into artificial speech and the words of the person you are talking to are displayed on the screen instantly.

About

iMand

Features
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iMand is an effective communication tool for individuals with speech disorders caused by congenital conditions, acquired conditions, or progressive neurological conditions. It is particularly effective in cases where the absence of speech is accompanied by severe interpersonal communication disorders. It is a modern system for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and is designed to improve communication for people with speech and expressive communication disorders. A license purchase is required to access the app.

Screenshots

Pedius4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iMand at every 3 weeks against Pedius's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Pedius sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and iMand sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pedius ships an update every 2 months, iMand every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
Pedius versus iMand: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPediusiMand
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews37.5% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPad
Requires iOS17.616.4 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size31 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPedius srlGarage94 S.r.l.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Pedius

One-time9
  • 100 Premium Minutes$4.99
  • Minutos Premium$4.99
  • 100 Premium Minutes$6.99
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  • Pedius Unlimited Annual$27.99
  • Pedius Ilimitado Anual$29.99
  • Pedius Unlimited Annual$32.99
  • 100 Premium Minutes$35.99
  • Pedius Unlimited Annual$59.99
  • Pedius Unlimited Annual$199.99
7 purchases

iMand

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Single-User1 Month trial$11.991 Month
  • Monthly Multi-User1 Month trial$17.991 Month
  • Annual Single-User1 Month trial$129.991 Year
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  • Annual Multi-User1 Month trial$199.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime Single User$229.99
  • Lifetime Multi-User$349.99
  • iMand User$399.99

Questions

Is Pedius free?
Pedius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iMand free?
iMand is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pedius or iMand have ads?
Neither Pedius nor iMand shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pedius or iMand?
Pedius ships an update every 2 months, and iMand every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pedius was updated on November 6, 2026 and iMand on November 14, 2026.

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