SpeakPad AAC: Speech Assistant
Speech Therapy & Autism Talker
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
SpeakPad is a free AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) app that helps children communicate quickly and confidently at home, school, and in the community.
Built with input from Speech and Language Therapists, SpeakPad combines strong accessibility support with simple caregiver setup.
KEY FEATURES
• Free for Every Family: All communication features are available with no subscriptions and no locked core functionality.
• Optional Voluntary Tips: Families can choose to support ongoing development through optional in-app tips. Tips never unlock features.
• 7 Full Languages: English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Portuguese, Hindi, and Simplified Chinese, with bilingual support and native TTS voices.
• Thousands of Included Symbols: Over 16,000 symbols organized with Fitzgerald Key color coding for motor planning.
• Visual Scene Displays (VSDs): Add familiar photos and create tappable hotspots for fast, contextual communication.
• Grammar & Morphology: Access supported word forms with long-press to build more natural messages.
• Caregiver Customization: Add photos, edit vocabulary, and manage boards behind a secure caregiver gate.
• Curated Board Packs: Ready-to-use boards and packs for different stages and everyday contexts.
• Accessibility Support: Built-in on-screen switch scanning and VoiceOver-friendly navigation.
• Privacy First: Core communication works offline, with no ads and no hidden data collection.
Ratings & Reviews
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Bug fixes and performance improvements.
The developer, Jonathan Mullan, 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.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Jonathan Mullan
- Size
- 167.7 MB
- Category
- Medical
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 6 more
- English, Arabic, French, Hindi, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Made for Ages 0–5
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- SpeakPad Supporter $19.99
- SpeakPad Champion $39.99
- Buy me a coffee $4.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Jonathan Mullan