Best Assistive Technology Apps

229+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated June 2026

Finding the right assistive technology app can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 229+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Top Picks for Assistive Technology

Be My Eyes#1

Be My Eyes by Be My Eyes ApS

See the world together
Editor's Choice
🌟 Lifestyle
4.8😊(11K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app provides visual assistance for people who are blind or have low vision. It connects users with sighted volunteers, an AI-powered image describer, and company representatives for product support. Available 24/7 in multiple languages, it offers a comprehensive solution for everyday visual tasks.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Quick to help
  • 💡 Wonderful concept
  • ❤️ Rewarding experience

Room to Improve

  • 🕰️ Infrequent calls
  • 🔍 Hard to answer in time
  • 🔒 Potential for abuse
Proloquo#3

Proloquo by AssistiveWare

The Next Generation AAC App
Worth Considering
📚 Education
3.9(136 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides an intuitive and efficient Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) solution for users of all ages. It facilitates language development and effective communication with features like quick access to words, a search function, and a unique Thinking Space for early communicators. It also offers a full keyboard with word prediction and expert guidance through an accompanying coach.

More Assistive Technology apps to explore

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SoundingBoard
SoundingBoard
SoundingBoard
by AbleNet
Free

Create custom communication boards quickly using pre-made symbols or your own words. This app provides a powerful tool for individuals needing alternative communication methods. It supports switch access for enhanced usability.

Customizable communication boardsAbleNet symbol integrationUser-added words
📚 Education
(34)
free with in-app purchases
5
CoughDrop
CoughDrop
CoughDrop
by CoughDrop, Inc.
Free

This app provides a modern communication and support tool for individuals with complex communication needs. It offers customizable boards with symbols, images, and audio, along with reporting features for support teams.

Customizable communication boardsRich symbol set and image personalizationUser-recorded audio and speech synthesis
📚 Education
(57)
free with in-app purchases
6
Weave Chat AAC
Weave Chat AAC
Weave Chat AAC
Dynamic & Customizable AAC App
Free

This app provides a customizable Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) system. It features a wide range of vocabulary with color-coded categories and allows users to add their own images, phrases, and voices. Users can also modify board layouts and lock customization settings.

Customizable AAC boardsExtensive vocabulary with weekly updatesAdd custom images and categories
📚 Education
(457)
free
7
Ally - Accessible AI Assistant
Ally - Accessible AI Assistant
Ally - Accessible AI Assistant
AI for Accessibility & Blind
Free

An AI assistant designed specifically for blind, low vision, and senior users. It offers hands-free interaction, reads text, describes surroundings, answers questions, and provides companionship. Personalize its responses and use it across multiple devices.

Reads mail, menus, signs, and documentsDescribes surroundings and identifies objectsAnswers questions with web search
🌟 Lifestyle
(39)
freemium
8
AppHearing - Assistive hearing
AppHearing - Assistive hearing
AppHearing - Assistive hearing
Personal Sound Amplify Product
Free

This app amplifies and clarifies sounds from your device's microphone, delivering a personalized listening experience through headphones or Bluetooth speakers. It's designed to help individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss better perceive speech and ambient sounds.

Sound amplificationSpeech clarificationCustomizable hearing profiles
🏥 Medical
(132)
ad-supported
9
Glint Mobile
Glint Mobile
Glint Mobile
Assistive Technology
Free

Access AI-generated visual supports created by educators and therapists. Scan QR codes to instantly save and use schedules, communication boards, and more offline. Supports multiple languages with text-to-speech functionality.

Scan and save visual supportsOffline access to saved visualsText-to-speech for symbols
🔧 Utilities
(5)
free
10
Drafts
Drafts
Drafts
Where text starts
Free

Quickly capture text and send it to other apps with this versatile writing tool. It functions as a notebook, editor, and automation tool, allowing for seamless integration with various services and AI LLMs. Organize, customize, and process your text efficiently across all your Apple devices.

Quick text captureSend text to other appsWriting automation tool
📊 Productivity
(11K)
freemium
11
Maggie iVR
Maggie iVR
Maggie iVR
by Issist Assistive Technologies
Free

Enhance your visual experience with live, high-definition VR. This app offers high contrast color modes and up to 20x live zoom for improved clarity. Adjust screen brightness and contrast for personalized viewing.

High definition live VRHigh contrast color modesUp to x20 live zoom
📷 Photo & Video
(5)
free
12
Leaf by Ner Chat
Leaf by Ner Chat
Leaf by Ner Chat
Assistive Technology
Free

This app facilitates inclusive communication for special education by offering remote AAC messaging and interactive learning tools. It connects educators, therapists, and families, providing analytics for progress tracking and informed decision-making. A subscription is required for full access to features.

Remote AAC messagingInteractive learning activity boardsCustomizable settings
📚 Education
(13)
subscription
13
AAC Messenger
AAC Messenger
AAC Messenger
by Assistive Technologies Pte Ltd
Free
📚 Education
(0)
14
Proloquo2Go AAC
Proloquo2Go AAC
Proloquo2Go AAC
Tap symbols. Type words. Speak
$249.99

This app is a powerful communication tool for individuals who have difficulty speaking. It allows users to tap symbols or type words to express themselves, offering natural-sounding voices and extensive customization to support language development.

Symbol-based communicationText-to-speech with natural voicesCustomizable vocabulary and symbols
📚 Education
(12K)
paid
15
BAT Agent
BAT Agent
BAT Agent
Live Video Support
Free

This application provides live video support for customers of a specific client edge service. It allows for remote assistance and troubleshooting directly from your iOS device.

Live video assistanceDevice supportRemote troubleshooting
🏥 Medical
(1)
free
16
Speech Assistant AAC
Speech Assistant AAC
Speech Assistant AAC
Text to Speech Communication
$24.99

This text-to-speech app assists individuals with speech impairments by allowing them to create custom buttons with saved phrases and symbols. It offers a fully customizable interface, various voice options including AI clones, and can be used during phone calls. The app supports multiple user profiles and iCloud backups for easy data transfer.

Customizable buttons with phrases and symbolsMultiple voice options including AI clonesFull-screen mode for large font display
🏥 Medical
(14)
paid
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Spoken - Tap to Talk AAC
Spoken - Tap to Talk AAC
Spoken - Tap to Talk AAC
Natural Voice Text to Speech
Free

This app empowers individuals with speech and language disorders to communicate effectively. Build sentences by tapping on the screen, and the app will speak them aloud using natural-sounding voices. It learns your communication style and offers personalized suggestions for more fluid conversations.

Natural sounding customizable voicesPersonalized word predictionsType, write, or draw to communicate
💪 Health & Fitness
(156)
free with in-app purchases
18
Seeing AI
Seeing AI
Seeing AI
Talking Camera for the Blind
Free

This free app uses AI to narrate the visual world for individuals who are blind or have low vision. It describes people, text, and objects, assisting with daily tasks like reading documents, identifying products, and recognizing faces.

Read text and documentsDescribe photos and objectsScan product barcodes
📊 Productivity
(612)
free
19
Aira Explorer
Aira Explorer
Aira Explorer
Visual Assistance On Demand
Free

Connect with professional visual interpreters on demand to navigate your surroundings, read text, and accomplish tasks. An AI-powered image chat feature provides instant descriptions, with an option to verify with a human interpreter. Offers free minutes through partners and promotions.

On-demand visual interpretingRemote connection with professional interpretersLive video streaming and GPS integration
🌟 Lifestyle
(792)
free with in-app purchases
20
NOA Companion
NOA Companion
NOA Companion
Smart copilot for blind people
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)

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