Language Therapy 4-in-1 vs Tactus Therapy

Language Therapy 4-in-1 combines four word-level therapy apps for people with aphasia: Comprehension Therapy, Naming Therapy, Reading Therapy, and Writing Therapy. Activities cover understanding words, naming, reading phrases and sentences, and spelling with letter tiles. Users can adjust exercises and add personal words and photos. The app is available in US English, UK English, French, German, and Spanish. Tactus Therapy presents it as a tool for speech-language pathologists and as a home exercise program for adults recovering from stroke, brain injury, and related conditions. A free Lite version includes every activity across the four apps but limits the word selection. After installation, the apps work offline. The maker says no account is required, information is not sent to Tactus, and optional custom information remains on the device. Session scores and reports are not permanently stored, although users can share reports after a session. The apps are not diagnostic tools and do not produce clinical assessments or recommendations. The full version costs 89.99 USD as a one-time payment on iOS and Android.

Tactus Therapy offers adult rehabilitation apps and a browser-based Virtual Rehab Center for practicing language, speech, cognition, and swallowing skills. The web service is intended for clinicians, healthcare organizations, universities, patients, and families. It includes interactive treatments using speech recognition, feedback, cues, and difficulty that adjusts during practice. Tactus says certified speech-language pathologists design treatments based on research and clinical best practices; swallowing treatments are available to clinicians only. Clinician plans include interactive treatments, handouts, documentation tools, and homework for up to 10 patients. Pro Yearly costs $22 a year, billed at $22 per month and paid annually ($264/year), plus applicable taxes. Pro Monthly costs $27 a month, plus applicable taxes. Group plans are paid annually and quoted on request. Separate iOS and Android mobile apps are one-time purchases ranging from $10 to $30 USD plus tax, with individual app prices varying. The Virtual Rehab Center works in a web browser on any device, while the standalone mobile apps are available for iOS and Android. Tactus Therapy is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, and was founded in 2011.