Niki Talk
Niki Talk is an augmentative and alternative communication app for children with autism or disabilities that affect communication.
What Niki Talk is
Niki Talk is an augmentative and alternative communication app for children with autism or disabilities that affect communication. It uses touch, symbols, and speech output, with customizable layouts. In Niki Talk Designer, users can build boards and add pictograms or photos to a personal album. Text-to-speech is available in 31 languages, and the purchase page lists 70 voices. The Trial version costs nothing for 30 days and limits an album to 30 pictures. The Full version costs €4,900, paid once, does not expire, and allows unlimited album pictures. Both plans cover one user and unlimited downloads on iPad, iPhone, and Android. The app is also listed for Kindle; Designer can be used on PC, Mac, and iPad. To download an album to a device, users configure it with the same ID and password as Designer and enable album downloads. The maker says its apps do not collect or transmit personal or location data, use analytics, or include advertising. Niki Agenda is a separate app for scheduling and activity symbols.
Good
- Custom boards can include pictograms and photos.
- Text-to-speech supports 31 languages.
- Layout can be customized.
- Maker says apps include no advertising or analytics.
Watch out
- Trial lasts 30 days.
- Trial album is limited to 30 pictures.
- Full version costs €4,900, paid once.
Who it suits
Niki Talk may suit children who need symbol-based communication with speech output, and caregivers or educators who want to customize boards. Designer is available on PC, Mac, and iPad.
Verdict
Niki Talk provides customizable symbol boards with speech output and a time-limited trial. Check the device setup requirements and album limits when choosing a plan.
Plans and prices
From Niki Talk's own pricing page, checked 30 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Trial version | Free | 1 user · unlimited downloads on iPad, iPhone and Android · text-to-speech (31 languages, 70 voices) · 30 days · album limited to 30 pictures |
| Full version | €4,900, paid once | 1 user · unlimited downloads on iPad, iPhone and Android · text-to-speech (31 languages, 70 voices) · unlimited access, never expires · unlimited pictures for album |
The facts
Each one read from Niki Talk's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Custom boards
- Niki Talk Designer lets users create boards and upload pictograms and photos for a personalized album.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Designer access
- The Designer can be used on PC, Mac, and iPad; the site suggests Firefox or Safari on PC.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says its apps do not collect or transmit personal information or location data, use analytics, or include advertising.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- Niki Talk is an augmentative and alternative communication app intended to help children with autism or disabilities that impair communication.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- The maker lists [email protected] for questions and alternative payment arrangements.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Text to speech
- Designer generates speech sounds with text-to-speech in 31 languages.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Voices
- The purchase page lists text-to-speech with 70 voices.checked 30 Sep 2026
- YouTube integration
- Niki Play uses YouTube API Services and the maker says it does not access, collect, or share user API Data.checked 30 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Device setup
- Users configure their device with the same ID and password used to access Designer, then enable album downloads.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Other app
- Niki Agenda supports daily or weekly scheduling, activity status symbols, customizable pictograms, and a token economy reward feature.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Supported devices
- The app is listed for iPad, iPhone, Android, and Kindle, with downloads offered through the App Store, Google Play, and Amazon.checked 30 Sep 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2012checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Italychecked 28 Sep 2026
- Maker
- The site says Niki Talk originated from Alessandro La Rocca in collaboration with a therapist specializing in AAC and assistive technologies.checked 30 Sep 2026
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