One app for visual schedules and AAC communication. Build daily routines, reduce anxiety and express needs with 15,000+ pictograms and text-to-speech. Pay what you can.
Visual Schedule, Daily Routines & AAC Communication for Autism & ADHD
Pictalk Buddy now combines a visual schedule and AAC communication (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) in a single app. Designed for children and adults with autism, ADHD, Down syndrome or other neurodevelopmental conditions, it helps reduce anxiety, build autonomy and communicate using pictograms, visual reminders and text-to-speech.
Perfect for:
Autistic children and adults / Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Down syndrome
ADHD and Asperger syndrome
Learning disabilities (dyslexia, dyspraxia)
Non-verbal communication (aphasia, apraxia, cerebral palsy, stroke)
People with disabilities and special needs
Visual Schedule & Daily Routines
Customizable schedules:
Create tasks with images, videos or sounds
Build daily routines with pictograms and photos
Visual timeline and drag-and-drop reordering
Morning, evening and weekly routines
Smart reminders & timers:
Step-by-step guidance and custom notifications
Visual and audio cues for transitions
Current-event display to reduce anxiety
AAC Picture Communication (formerly Pictalk AAC):
Picture-based communication system with 15,000+ pictograms and symbols
Text-to-speech with adjustable speed and pitch
Create custom symbols and categories
Share sentences by SMS, email or social media
Multilingual support with custom translations
Express needs, thoughts and emotions easily
Audio support:
Read events and tasks aloud
Record your own audio instructions
Multisensory learning approach
Multiple profiles supported:
Ideal for families with several children
Great for schools, therapy centers and institutions
Separate schedules for home, school and work
Works everywhere:
Full offline functionality
iPhone and iPad
Accessible interface for motor and visual impairments
Build Confidence & Independence
Reduce anxiety through visual anticipation
Build autonomy with step-by-step guidance
Improve time management and sequence understanding
Support everyday communication and self-expression
Ease transitions and reduce meltdowns
Strengthen self-confidence and social skills
Who uses Pictalk Buddy?
Parents managing autism routines at home
Teachers and special education staff
Speech, occupational and psychomotor therapists
Caregivers in residential and day-care centers
Winner of the Handitech Trophy 2022 (digital innovation) and recommended by leading autism and disability organizations.
Solidarity-based, pay-what-you-want pricing: choose what you pay — accessibility comes first.
Download Pictalk Buddy and start organizing, communicating and gaining independence today!
Terms of use are available here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
I am a Speech-Language Pathologist trying out this app for clients with cognitive challenges. The app initially needed some improvements. I wrote the developer and they quickly responded and made the requested changes. Great customer service! My future hope is that the next item on the visual schedule will pop up and speak the recorded message automatically rather than just sounding an alarm. It’s difficult for my clients to remember what to do when they only hear an alarm. Promising app!
Developer Response
Hello, so sorry for the late reply. We've fixed many technical issues in the past versions.Could you please review and let un know ?
pictalk
CJB 21
The volume is way to low
Developer Response
Thank you for your feedback, and sorry for the inconvenience. Could you write to us at contact@pictalk.org with your phone model and whether the volume is low in the app only or on your whole device? We’ll look into it. Updating to the latest version may also help.— The Pictalk team
Addition of the CAA communication module in the app and various fixes
Version 2.11.0
The developer, PICTALK SPEECH MADE EASY (PICTALK), indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Contact Info
User Content
Diagnostics
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Usage Data
Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
The developer indicated that this app supports the following accessibility features. Learn More
Supported Features
Larger Text
Sufficient Contrast
Reduced Motion
Information
Seller
PICTALK SPEECH MADE EASY (PICTALK)
Size
130.4 MB
Category
Education
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.