Speech Assistant AAC

Speech Assistant is a Text to Speech AAC app for people who are speech impaired.

Speech Assistant AAC

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By: ASoft.nl
Version: 6.4.7 (Last updated: 2024-11-18)
Creation date: 2012-06-27
Permissions
Microphone: record audio
Other: view network connections, full network access

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App summary

Speech Assistant AAC is a text-to-speech (TTS) app designed for people who are speech impaired, for example due to Aphasia, MND/ALS, Autism, Stroke, Cerebral Palsy or other speech problems.

With the app you can create categories and phrases, which are placed on buttons. With these buttons you can create messages that can be shown or spoken (text-to-speech). It is also possible to type any text using the keyboard.

Key features
• Easy to use and completely customizable to your needs and preferences.
• Categories to organize your phrases.
• History for quick access to previously typed phrases.
• Option to select photos from your Photo Library or Symbols on the buttons.
• Option to record speech or use a text-to-speech voice.
• Full screen button to show your message with a large font.
• Auto complete feature to quickly find your phrases.
• Tabs for multiple conversations (optional setting).
• Designed for smartphones and tablets with portrait and landscape layout.
• Backup to Mail or Google Drive.

Categories and phrases
• Add, change or delete your own categories and phrases.
• You can create categories to organize your phrases for quick access.
• Long press (optional setting) to easily edit the phrase and category buttons.
• Option to Backup and Restore your categories and phrases.

Fully Customizable
• The size of the buttons, the textbox and the text can be adjusted.
• The app has various color schemes and you can also create a personal color scheme.
• Give the individual buttons with phrases different colors.

Full screen
• Show your message full screen with a very large font.
• Useful for communicating in a noisy environment.
• Button to rotate the text to show your message to the person opposite of you.

Other features
• Button to share your message to mail, text and social media.
• Connect a bluetooth keyboard and create shortcuts for the functions Speak, Clear, Show and Attention Sound.
• Option for preventing double tapping by disabling the button (for a short time) after touching.
• Undo option in case of unintentionally tapping the clear button.
• Attention sound button on Main and Full screen.

Voices
The voice is not part of the app, but the app uses the voice installed on your device.
For example, you can use one of the voices from 'Speech Services by Google'. It has female and male voices in many languages. If it is not available on your device, you can download it from the Google Play Store.
You can change the selected voice in the voice settings of the app.

Full version
The basic version of the app is free. In the settings of the app you can upgrade to the full version. This is a one-time payment for these extra features, there is no subscription.
• An unlimited number of categories.
• Backup and Restore option.
• Option to select symbols from the set of 3400 Mulberry Symbols (mulberrysymbols.org).
• Option to change the color of the individual buttons.
• History for quick access to previously spoken phrases.
• Create user profiles for different languages, situations or persons.
• Tabs for easy switching between multiple conversations.
• Option to record speech on to a button and to import voice recordings into the app.

About the app
• The app does not require an internet connection.
• For feedback or questions, please contact: [email protected].
• On www.asoft.nl you can find a user manual.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Great for people with speech impairments, providing a vital communication tool.
  • Customizable with saved and preset phrases, allowing for easy communication.
  • Ability to control voice speed and edit phrases for more natural responses.
  • User-friendly interface, even in the free version, making it accessible.
  • No ads, which enhances the user experience.
Cons
  • Some customization features are behind a paywall, limiting access to enhanced options.
  • Limited free version allowing only a small number of words and categories.
  • Lack of a dark mode for free users, which is a common accessibility concern.
  • Issues with audio output, particularly in phone calls, as mentioned by some users.
  • Organizing buttons can be cumbersome, with no drag-and-drop functionality.
Most mentioned
  • The app provides critical support for non-verbal communication.
  • Customization options are valuable for personalizing phrases and appearance.
  • Many users appreciate the no ads policy and clean interface.
User reviews
Lost my voice thanks to going to too many loud gigs and this has been a lifesaver - the saved phrases and the ability to add your own are really useful, love the ability to slow down or speed up speech and being able to type whatever you want is great too!
by Olivia G., 2024-11-19

Nice! I like the preset phrases and the fact that we can save our own phrases so we don't have to retype them. I also like that we have actual control of the voice speed. This will work great for me as I have a case of laryngitis at the moment. So, thanks!
by Leslie Knight, 2024-11-03

Honestly great for a free app. I couldn't talk for months after damaging my vocal cords and it was a great help getting to communicate out loud for my mental health. I could get help in a store, save questions for later that I could ask my doctor during an appointment, "yell" for help, or just communicate while riding a car. I still use it when it's easier to be non-verbal from everyday autism stuff. It's not perfect and bad at a few names, but the learning curve is reasonable and it helps ♡
by J Bluewind, 2024-10-19
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