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Speech Assistant AAC

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Spec score 7.9 #10 of 25 in AAC Communication Software

What it is

Speech Assistant AAC is a text-to-speech communication app for people with speech impairments, including people with aphasia, MND/ALS or autism. It can speak typed text or saved phrases, display a message in large full-screen type, and flip text for someone opposite the user. Phrases can be organized into categories and subcategories, with buttons that include photos or symbols from a set of 3,400 Mulberry symbols. The Android basic version is free; its full-version upgrade costs $9.99 as a one-time purchase, with no subscription. Listed upgrade features include unlimited categories, up to 250 phrases per category, backups and restore, colors, symbols, history, multiple conversations, voice recordings and user profiles. On iOS, voice options include iOS voices, Apple Personal Voice, recorded speech and ElevenLabs voices. The iOS app supports backups through iCloud, Mail or AirDrop. The app is available on Android, iOS and macOS; the iOS version also supports iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Macs with Apple silicon. The Android version cannot be used during phone calls.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Speech Assistant AAC is a text-to-speech communication app for people with speech impairments, including people with aphasia, MND/ALS or autism.Read 3 Oct 2026 · asoft.nl
Integrations
The maker describes support for iCloud, Mail, AirDrop, Apple Personal Voice and ElevenLabs; it does not describe a public API.Read 3 Oct 2026 · asoft.nl
Privacy
The iOS app privacy policy says the app does not collect or share information, stores information locally and does not require an internet connection.Read 3 Oct 2026 · asoft.nl
Support
The maker invites users to submit questions or requests for information through its contact form.Read 3 Oct 2026 · asoft.nl
Headquarters
The Hague, NetherlandsRead 28 Sep 2026 · asoft.nl
Accessibility version
Speech Assist Switch is a separate iOS version for switch scanning with iOS Switch Control, using touch or an external switch.Read 3 Oct 2026 · asoft.nl
Android data handling
The Android privacy policy says user data is stored locally, is not stored on external servers, and can be deleted in the app or by uninstalling it.Read 3 Oct 2026 · asoft.nl
Android limit
The Android version cannot be used during phone calls, which the maker identifies as an Android limitation.Read 3 Oct 2026 · asoft.nl
Backups
The iOS app supports backups through iCloud, Mail or AirDrop, and AirDrop can transfer categories, phrases, images and recordings to another iPhone or iPad.Read 3 Oct 2026 · asoft.nl
Communication tools
The app can speak typed or saved phrases, display messages full screen in large type and flip text for someone opposite the user.Read 3 Oct 2026 · asoft.nl
Customization
Users can customize the app and organize phrases into categories and subcategories.Read 3 Oct 2026 · asoft.nl
Platform support
The iOS app runs on iPhone and iPad with iOS 12 or newer, Apple Watch with watchOS 9 or newer, and Macs with Apple silicon.Read 3 Oct 2026 · asoft.nl
Symbols and photos
Phrase buttons can include photos or symbols from a set of 3,400 Mulberry symbols.Read 3 Oct 2026 · asoft.nl
Voice options
The iOS app supports iOS voices, Apple Personal Voice, recorded speech and ElevenLabs voices.Read 3 Oct 2026 · asoft.nl

Plans and prices

Android basic Free Basic version; full version upgrade adds features Read 3 Oct 2026 · asoft.nl
Android full version upgrade $9.99, paid once One-time payment; no subscription Unlimited categories · up to 250 phrases per category · backup and restore · colors · symbols · history · multiple conversations · voice recordings · user profiles Read 3 Oct 2026 · asoft.nl
iOS standard Price not published One-time payment; no subscription Read 3 Oct 2026 · asoft.nl

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Speaks typed text and saved phrases.
  • Displays messages in large type or flipped.
  • Phrase buttons can use 3,400 Mulberry symbols.
  • Android full upgrade costs $9.99 as a one-time purchase.

Limits

  • Android cannot be used during phone calls.
  • iOS standard plan has no listed price.
  • Switch scanning requires the separate Speech Assist Switch version.

Who it suits

It suits people with speech impairments who communicate through typed text or saved phrases, and those who benefit from large or flipped messages. Its phrase organization and symbol options may also suit users who want customizable communication buttons.

Verdict

Speech Assistant AAC combines text-to-speech with phrase categories, symbols and display options. Android users should note the phone-call limitation; switch scanning is offered in a separate iOS version.

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