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Speech Assistant AAC Positive Reviews

Been using for 3 months nowI have vocal cord and airway spasms along with asthma and COPD. Conversation is very tedious for me when I go to medical apts. everyone wants the same thing, name, DOB, insurance number, permission to talk to my husband, etc. This app is a game changer. Not only does it really to all questions but when I use it, the chatty people no longer expect me to converse with them. It great for robo calls as well. Using this app to answer "hello" means if it's an AI voice, they think I'm an answering machine so they hang up. And if it's a person I want to talk to, I can. I can't praise this app enough. What a relief to be able to communicate again..SandimacdVersion: 4.3.3

ALS speech disabledLove the app. I am non verbal so this app has become my voice. Love that I can save so many phrases and it is easy to learn. Do wish the setting to use only the iPhone/iPad speaker was easier to turn on. I need to go into settings, “speech, recordings and sounds” and scroll down to “always use built in speakers” to change every time I want to use to answer the phone and then back thru settings to set back to hear thru a speaker. Takes too long to keep changing. Should be one button on the main screen to do this. I also wish the auto correct was better. I seem to make many more errors on this app than I do on text, email or word documents. The app “guesses” are wildly wrong and often times non sensical. Like if I use the app at the drug store to get Percocet, the app corrects to “petticoat.” Also, it mispronounces certain words like invalid - meaning disabled - not in val id - meaning not valid. (Which ironically is how I often feel as a disabled person!).CowscanflyVersion: 5.4.1

Best over all IOS text to speech app!I have Parkinson”s and my speech is becoming more and more negatively affected as it progresses. I have been trying out many AAC apps over the last few months to help me “speak”, and so far SA is more versatile and has by far the most customizable settings of any other IOS apps I’ve tested. The only thing that would make it even better is having the additional feature that is included on a PC app I also use that gives the user the ability to draw within the app and have the written words optionally converted to text..Monkeylook14Version: 4.2

FantasticThis app has been a huge help to me after I permanently lost my ability to speak in January. It is very user friendly and easy to personalize. I really like the feature where the text can be shown in large print. I had used a similar app that allowed me to use my own pre-recorded voice, but I ended up coming back to Speech Assistant AAC due to its ease of use. This is the best app I have ever used! It has truly been a blessing..Mr. ChuffyVersion: 4.7.3

SpeechAssistant AACI really like SpeechAssistant, as a part time AAC user! I’m also visually impaired so the customization of this app is extremely helpful. One thing is that I wish is that this app could control an AI device (eg. Echo, Echo Dot, or Google products). I’ve tried and the speech has to be slowed down a little bit for my Echo Dot to pick it up. I also wish this app had more symbols to it, for example, things like “stop”, “no”, “yes”, “I like/I don’t like” and so on. I just wish this had more symbols for basic words like described above..Nellow123Version: 4.6.3

Great!! A Must HaveWhat a wonderful surprise. I have used five or six different apps on my iPhone and iPad to help with speech (I have ALS and use a ventilator mask more than 23 hours a day) and this is the best one. Speech Assistant comes with dozens of phrases built in, also in various categories, so it is easy to use immediately. But it can be customized, too. And, get this-- you can add your own voice to phrases, words, sentences. Now it works on M1 Macs, too. Wonderful..RonnyDaMacVersion: 4.4

Fantastic App!Speech Assistant is so easy to use and customize. Love that there are diff voices and with the ability to change voice pitch and speech rate. It’s very intuitive and my 85-year old patient, who hates “technology,” was able to use it easily after a 5-min demo! Thank you to the developer for this clean, functional, flexible, and intuitive program...and it is extremely affordable. I’m so grateful to be able to recommend such a fine App to my patients!.VashongalVersion: 3.4.1

Wonderful AppI use this for an aphasic client. Extremely easy to program with novel “carrier” phrase/question-forms for repetitive practice. I wonder if there is a way (I may have missed) to make the pictures I’ve programmed onto the text buttons appear in the larger read-out text windows. That would make the stimulus selections more salient and appealing. Otherwise, the application is terrific, very reasonably priced, and always useful..YGouldVersion: 3.7.5

AAC for those with severe dysarthria and aphasiaI am a speech pathologist, and I want to thank the developer for creating this app. I recommend this app to all of my speech/language impaired patients who require AAC. It is simple and easy to use and the price doesn’t break the bank (many of my patients live on a fixed income). Thank you for restoring communication for many people with communication disorders..Kkrob23Version: 5.4.5

Best speech app aroundWorth every penny! I lost my speech due to ALS, and this is by far my favorite app for speech. It’s great for saving custom phrases , works like a dream on iPhone and iPad, and is fabulous for phone calls! I use it for all my work meetings by dialing in with my cell phone and it seamlessly speaks for me. Everyone I’ve used it with so far absolutely loves it as much as I do. Its been a lifesaver for my career!.Mellij926Version: 4.5.7

Real game changerI praise this app and the developer who made this I’ve used some Acc apps but this one surpasses them. I have a rare disease Called Kearn Sayre Syndrome and it’s progressive and effecting my speech merry and more now at work and everyday life. This app is a great back up to use when it’s hard to communicate, and so easy to use and set up to your liking. Many thanks 🙏.Windwalker26Version: 4.5.5

I love this app!I have ALS, and have lost my ability to speak. This app offers so many options that have made my life much easier. I can now talk on my phone using the app and it works great! I love how I can save my thoughts and share them with others later. I definitely recommend it..135Braford531Version: 5.3.3

Great app for speechI love this app. It has really helped me communicate with everyone. I am very happy that it has a way to make the text larger as I am visually impaired. The one thing I would really like if it was added was if each of the buttons could be customized with a color so I could find the button I want faster. Overall Great app!.Finley :-PVersion: 2.7.1

Love this appThis app is so helpful for me! I deal with chronic jaw and back pain and I use it when I am in too much pain to talk or type. The layout is very easy to understand and I like that responses can be pre-programmed or pre-recorded, which allows me to feel like I’m “talking” with my own voice..KM368Version: 3.8

Great AppThis is a great app and really easy to use! The only thing that would make it better is if the user could also hear the audio output during phone calls. It’s strange to not be able to hear your own side of the conversation during a phone call..RPMforthewinVersion: 5.4.5

The BestHaving Bulbar ALS. This is extremely helpful. When using over the phone, the other party should be apprised that you are using this aid I’ve been very satisfied Why doesn’t it display as a purchased app in App Store?.2 Cups49Version: 4.7.6

Life SaverI have tried so many apps since losing my voice, but this app has allowed me to have my words heard over the phone, in meetings, and even in zoom calls. I love it💗.Prinz616Version: 4.6.5

ExcellentThis app is perfect for my severely autistic teenage son. The flexibility is great. It never crashes. In my previous review I suggested a simple lock on the app configuration, so my son cannot change the settings. To my very pleasant surprise, the developer quickly added this feature. This is a very useful, flexible, and stable app. I just discovered the newly enhanced options for back up and synchronization of multiple devices. I love it..SethHillVersion: 4.3.2

Wonderful!This app is great for my needs without breaking the bank. It has a bunch of great features that increase readability and function. It wasn't even hard to learn! I love this app..ImaginarybatmanVersion: 3.0

Great app to help those ALSThis app is fabulous for those with ALS. It’s tremendously simple to learn how to use, create new phrases, location of functionality. The ONLY thing that is missing a iPhone version..ChuckjbVersion: 2.9.5

Speech appGreat! MND, ALS, PLS and all others. My old app did not work with the new operating system on my iPad. Sure glad I found this. Highly recommended. Thank you Ton..RRHS76Version: 2.4.2

Syncing?I purchased this application because it said it syncs between mobile devices, however despite having the iCloud sync setup on both my iPhone and iPad the edited phrases are not syncing between them. Any assistance on this would be appreciated..Syncing?Version: 2.5.2

Great app but has some problemsIt was a great app the first few months but now just out of the blue the speech button won’t work! I’ve had to delete it and reinstall it twice now. It’s anoying as I have to re-add the phrases. Anyone else have this problem?.FastLane3588Version: 4.1.1

Great app!This is great app! It can be customized to suit yourself and is very powerful..KeennonVersion: 5.4.6

Speech Assistant AACI love this app and it works great on my new iPad 2017 The newest model.Rewards PlusVersion: 2.5.2

Speech AssistantI love this app! It is the best AAC I have used for those who can read and type. I especially like the rotate text for loud areas, crowds, or with those who are hearing impaired. Highly recommend!.AACIPADVersion: 1.2.4

Almost PerfectAlmost perfect I've been using this app for about 3 years. It was recommended by a speech therapist when I was still able to speak. I have MSA--a rare and progressive neuro-muscular disease that has taken away my ability to do many things that were important to me, including my ability to speak. Speech assistawnt has been a life-saver, allowing me to communicate. I've created my own categories and phrases, some of which are quite long--such as this email. I'm also leagally blind from birth, which makes it impossible to use the "Write a Review" option directly. However, to evaluate this software, I've researched several others, both free and not free, and Speech assistawnt still comes out on top. But I did find some useful features in the free apps that would make Speech Assistant much easier for me to use. In order of importance to me, these are: Ability to create sub-categories Ability to print phrases directly from the app. I create a lot of lists for my husband and doctors. Ability to change font size of the Settings and documentation. They are much too small to be useful for me. Ability to create a lot more categories (not necessary IF I can create sub-categories). Ability to have more than 5 choices in the "Clear/Restore" action. Nearly all UNDO actions allow at least 10 levels of going back. There are many levels of perfection and if you make the first 3 enhancements above, that would be awsome and the app would be PERFECT PERFECT! Anything you can do would be very much appreciated, and make Speech Assistant even better than it already is. Thank you for listening and thank you for Speech Assistant AAC. Sandy Jo Becker-Hyman-Strauss.Sandy BeckerVersion: 4.6.3

Looks goodWe were looking for simple app for use by our 12 year old autistic son. He is verbal, but does not speak loud. The app is highly customizable. Will provide additional feedback after 6-months of use..QwiddlerVersion: 1.2.5

Been using this app for over a year. I love it, but there is one more thing I wish it could do.I am autistic, and have been using Speech Assistant on various devices for over a year now. I don’t know how my life would be without it. So customizable and efficient to use. So many wonderful features. Thank you. I do have one request: I don’t know if this is even possible, but it would be amazing if I could listen to music and use the app on the same device at the same time. For example, if I only had my phone with me, and I wanted to listen to Spotify, but I also had to communicate, instead of just stopping, the music would just be quieter when I was using the AAC. I don’t know if that even made sense, but I thought it was worth asking about..AnotherandanotherVersion: 5.4.1

If you have difficulty talking, GET THIS APP!I get pretty verbose, so for the “too long, didn’t read” crowd: • Perfect for ANYONE who has a hard time talking. • Well designed • Easy to use • Highly configurable, with USEFUL options. • Best $10.00 that I’ve EVER SPENT. If the fact that this is a paid app is the only thing stopping you from buying it, don’t let it! Buy the app! FULL REVIEW As with most people, I rarely rate good apps unless it’s exceptional. This is one of those exceptional apps (at least from my perspective). Who could use this app? Virtually anyone who has difficulty speaking. In my situation, I have cancer in my lungs. Sometimes I can talk just fine. Other times My chest will start spasming and I am unable to talk without completely losing my breath. I use this to let people nearby what’s happening and how they can help. It’s amazing how well people respond and pay attention when I use it. I also use it for some basic communication when I need to conserve my breath. The app comes with a ton of pre-programmed phrases in multiple categories that activate with a single button touch. You can use these if they fit your needs or make your own specialized phrases to say anything you want. I don’t know the maximum phrase length but so far I haven’t hit the limit. Setting up a phrase is very simple and there are a couple of different ways to do it. If you need to change an existing message, long press a message button until the edit screen shows and change the message. You can also use the “spin wheel” here to change where the message button lives on the screen and to change the category. You can type a label for the button, or leave it blank and it will display as much of your message as possible for the label. If you need to set up a new phrase, simply type your new message in the freeform message box then scroll the action buttons near the top right of the screen and press the diskette button to save it. Again, you can use the “spin wheel” to set its screen position. You can also use the freeform message box at the top of the screen to type a single instant message that you want to play, but not necessary save. There are pages of USEFUL options. I haven’t investigated all of them and there are some I probably won’t use, but every option I’ve seen has a specific purpose and I can easily see that all of them will get used by someone. The layout was well thought out and is very easy to use. There are a few minor quirks... sometimes scrolling through the action menu will activate an option instead of letting you scroll, but it is a very minor thing and doesn’t cause any major issues. Just back out of the option and try again. I don’t really have a list of cons. If anything, some documentation or walkthrough on how to use the app, but it’s an extremely weak con, because it only takes about 5 minutes of exploration to figure out and be proficient with its features. What else can I say except that this was the best $10.00 I’ve ever spent! If this app looks like its perfect for your situation, don’t let the fact that it’s a paid app stop you from getting it. I’ve only had it for 3 days and have easily gotten far more than $10.00 worth of value from it..JohnnyBGXVersion: 2.9.3

The app works well for iOS’ switch control!I have tried other AAC apps, but none of them works well with switch control. I am glad that I found Speech Assistant! And the other app, Speech Assistant Switch makes the scanning more easier too!.55ftVersion: 3.1

Thank youI just started to dive in to using this program and I am totally amazed at the ease of programming my specific speech pattern. This is a very good nap and is worth the cost. Thank you..TttttttiresVersion: 5.5.6

Bulbar ALSThis app has given me the ability to converse with people again. I have tried other apps but this one stands alone. It is so versatile and easy to use. I especially appreciate the flexibility to add and delete phrases, and sort them! Well worth the minimal investment. Couldn’t be more pleased. Thank you for the app..Christian Nana BVersion: 5.5.1

OutstandingI'm a huge lover of all things . This program I would rate a 10 out of 5. The power it gives back to the user is simply amazing!! I’ve had the app installed on my iPhone for two weeks and now on my iPad..on the iPhone I was impressed but on the iPad I’m blown away by the concept and for twenty dollars... if you find yourself typing the same phrases you can create your own folders of different topics for different uses. IBut I found if I go into MacBook Pro and I open my keyboard setting than go to “ text” and create shortcuts there it seems to be even quicker.. thank you to the creator for giving me a voice.@gretz1963Version: 4.3.2

No uk female voiceWhy is there no option to use the uk female voice? It says it uses the native voices for text to speech but won't let me choose the uk female one.Prof teddyVersion: 1.1.2

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Speech Assistant AAC Negative Reviews

Syncing between iPad and iPhoneIt takes time to learn how to use the app. However, syncing from iPad to iPhone isn’t happening. I created a personal tab with phrases in an orderly fashion but when I sync the tab doesn’t show up..Alaska starsVersion: 5.7.5

AppKeeps crashingI use it all day and at least every 8 uses it freezes!.Jujub1234Version: 5.6.1

Can’t use own voiceWe’re almost in 2025, and there’s no AI that can clone own voice yet? This app should be the first to allow that.LoveyourenemyVersion: 5.6.3

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