
NineTalk - AAC
Your visual communication tool
Free · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPad
iPad
NineTalk – Making Visual Communication Simple
NineTalk supports people with limited spoken language in expressing themselves in everyday life – individually, visually, and intuitively.
The app was specifically developed for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and is suitable for children, adolescents, and adults with communication needs, as well as for parents, educators, and therapists.
NineTalk offers a fast and affordable solution that is available immediately, without lengthy application or approval processes.
It can be used both for first steps into communication and for concrete everyday situations where a communication interface needs to be created quickly and easily.
Instead of predefined grids, NineTalk deliberately focuses on simplicity and clarity: communication pages are based on real-life situations and individual needs.
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Communication that fits everyday life
With NineTalk, you can create your own communication pages with up to nine freely placeable buttons per page.
Each page can be individually customized – using colors or your own photos as backgrounds.
This results in communication tools that:
- remain clear and uncluttered
- are visually well structured
- can be flexibly adapted to different abilities
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Scene-based communication – visually grounded
A key feature of NineTalk is working with scene images:
- use your own photos (e.g. classroom, home, playground)
- place buttons directly on relevant areas of the image
- link places, objects, or actions directly to spoken language
This supports:
- spatial orientation
- better understanding of situations
- independent communication in everyday life
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Individual buttons – simple & flexible
Each button can be individually customized with:
- an image or symbol
- text on the button
- text below the button
- speech output (own recording or audio file)
Optional:
- click sounds for feedback
- ocking audio playback until it has finished playing
This makes it easy to create clear statements, such as:
- "I'm hungry."
- "Break."
- "I need help."
- "I want to swing."
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Easy to use & clearly structured
NineTalk is designed to be easy to understand, even without prior experience:
- clearly separated edit mode
- free placement of buttons or automatic alignment using a grid function
- resizing and layer adjustments using gestures
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Offline use & suitable for everyday life
- no internet connection required, fully usable offline
- ideal for school, therapy, and everyday situations
- no registration required
- video tutorial and PDF guide available free of charge
- export function and content sharing available
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Who is NineTalk for?
Suitable for:
- people with complex communication needs (AAC)
- preschool and primary school children
- students with special educational needs
- adults with acquired speech impairments
- parents, family members, educators, and therapists
Areas of use:
- home
- daycare & school
- therapy
- everyday life & leisure
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Transparent pricing model
- free entry (one free test board)
- full version via one-time in-app purchase
- no subscription, no recurring costs
- introductory price: 24.99 EUR
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Developed with a focus on what matters
NineTalk was developed with the goal of enabling communication – not overwhelming users.
The app is clear, flexible, and reliable, and can be adapted to individual needs.
NineTalk – making visual communication simple.
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What’s New in This Version of Ninetalk
This update makes Ninetalk easier to use, clearer, and more reliable. The focus is on everyday usability – especially for audio, navigation, and data backup.
Easier navigation & finding your way
• The back code entry has been simplified and is now clearer to use.
• The back button now offers additional options when pressed and held.
• A code allows you to return to the main menu at any time.
• An optional setting prevents an active button from being interrupted by another one by mistake.
Audio – easier to record, find, and play
• New audio recording screen that is clearer and easier to use.
• Recorded audios can be deleted with a swipe or managed via an additional menu.
• Audios now play even when the iPad is set to silent.
• Audios can be added not only from within the app, but also directly from the Files app.
• All audios are now loaded reliably and shown completely.
• Audio selection and preview have been significantly improved.
Buttons & design
• Buttons keep their positions when content is shared or moved to another device.
• Button colors can be changed again at any time, even after selecting an image.
• Images for buttons and page backgrounds can be cropped as round or square after selection.
• A complete board (canvas) can now be easily shared.
Backup & data safety
• New iCloud backup to safely store and restore your content.
• Direct link to a Google Drive folder for easier access to your files.
Help & getting started
• A new tutorial video is now included directly in the app.
• A QR code makes it easy to open the video on another device.
Design & language
• Updated for iOS 26 with a modern, calm look.
• Ninetalk is now also available in English.
This update makes Ninetalk more intuitive, stable, and suitable for everyday use – for users, families, and professionals alike.
The developer, lifeguardmedia GmbH, 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
- Provider
- lifeguardmedia GmbH
- Size
- 4.2 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iPadOS 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. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
- English and German
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Full version USD 22.99
- Copyright
- © lifeguardmedia GmbH