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Tappytots
Tap to Talk AAC
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
TappyTots: Tap to Talk – Giving the Voiceless, a Voice.
TappyTots is an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) tool designed for parents, educators, caregivers, and therapists who support individuals with limited or no speech.
Originally created by a father to help his own non-verbal son, TappyTots provides an accessible way to communicate using picture-based tiles and voice output.
What’s New in Version 1.3.0 (August 5, 2025):
Pre-Populated Tiles – Ready-made communication tiles in categories like food, emotions, and daily needs.
TappyTalks (BETA) – Guided sentence-building for developing structured communication.
Color Board (New!) – A creative space to select colors for mood expression, sensory exploration, or visual learning.
Performance Boost – Optimized for smoother, faster, and more reliable use.
Why Professionals and Families Use TappyTots:
Clear, uncluttered interface
Large, high-contrast buttons for easy selection
Tap-to-speak with clear voice output
Fully customizable — add your own photos, words, and sounds
Works offline — no login or internet required
No subscriptions, or hidden costs
Built by a Dad. Backed by a Mission.
TappyTots is powered by the TappyTots Awareness Foundation, a not-for-profit dedicated to keeping the app 100% free and accessible.
Every download supports programs that provide AAC tools and devices to families who need them most.
Giving the voiceless, a voice.
Who It’s For:
Parents, guardians, and caregivers of non-verbal individuals
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and educators
Therapy centers, schools, and community programs
Anyone supporting communication for those with speech challenges
Core Features:
Tap-to-Speak – Select a tile to hear it spoken aloud
Color Board – Facilitate emotional expression through colors
Smart Categories – Food, feelings, activities, body, needs & more
Custom Tiles – Add personalized pictures and audio
Safe & Private – No tracking, no accounts, no ads
Free for Life – Communication is a right, not a luxury
Privacy & Safety:
TappyTots does not collect personal information from children under 13. Works fully offline for privacy and security.
This app is a communication support tool and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace professional therapy.
Download TappyTots: Tap to Talk and bring a reliable, customizable voice tool into your home, classroom, or therapy setting.
Learn more about our mission:
#Giving the voiceless, a voice.
Ratings & Reviews
Fixed small bugs and improvements
The developer, Tappytots Awareness Foundation, 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 Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
The developer indicated that this app supports the following accessibility features. Learn More
For more information, visit the developer’s accessibility website .
Information
- Seller
- Tappytots Awareness Foundation
- Size
- 49.2 MB
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Contains
Advertising
- Copyright
- © Dan sanderson 2024