Spoken is an AAC app for people who cannot rely on speech because of nonverbal autism, aphasia, stroke, or other speech and language disorders. Users tap on a device to assemble sentences, which the app reads aloud using text-to-speech. Spoken predicts words and can make suggestions that adapt to how a person communicates. Its free base version includes an attention button, large text display, large print mode, dark mode, and phrase sharing. Premium adds saved phrases, customizable lifelike voices, and a quiz that personalizes suggestions around familiar people, pets, and locations. Supported access methods include touch, typing, handwriting, drawing, eye tracking, VoiceOver, and TalkBack. The app runs on iOS and iPadOS 11 or later, Android 5.1 or later, and Apple Silicon Macs. Wi-Fi or cellular data is needed for all features, though limited use continues offline. The automatic Premium trial lasts around 600 words; after that, Premium features require purchase or subscription. Plans include $12.99 per month, $99.00 per year, or a $249.00 one-time website purchase.
Who it is for
Spoken is for people with speech and language disorders who need an AAC app to form and speak messages. Its range of access methods and display options may suit users with different communication needs.
What is good
- Free version includes large print and dark modes.
- Supports typing, drawing, eye tracking, and touch.
- Limited functionality remains available offline.
- Premium offers customizable voices and saved phrases.
What to know first
- All features require Wi-Fi or cellular data.
- Automatic Premium trial lasts around 600 words.
- Speech history and saved phrases cannot transfer between devices.
Verdict
Spoken offers a free AAC base app with multiple access methods and a trial of Premium features. Consider its internet requirement and the lack of cross-device transfer for speech history and saved phrases.
Spoken plans and pricing
All plansCompared on AAC communication software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Symbol system
- hybrid
- Speech output
- Yes
- Access methods
- Touch/tapping, typing, handwriting, drawing, eye tracking, VoiceOver, and TalkBack
- Offline use
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- iOS, iPadOS, Android, and Apple Silicon Mac
