Predictable
Predictable is a text-to-speech AAC app for people who have difficulty speaking, including people with MND/ALS, cerebral palsy, autism, stroke, brain injury,…
What Predictable is
Predictable is a text-to-speech AAC app for people who have difficulty speaking, including people with MND/ALS, cerebral palsy, autism, stroke, brain injury, and head and neck cancer. Users can type with word prediction and custom phrases or select words and phrases from a customizable grid. Its hybrid symbol system includes more than 6,000 symbols that can be assigned to words in prediction, messages, favourites, and history, with symbol personalization in settings. Message text can be translated into any of 54 languages and spoken immediately. The app can display ChatGPT responses in its message window and integrates with ElevenLabs for voice customization or premade voices. Access methods include touch, screen-tap scanning, switches, head or eye tracking, gestures, an external keyboard, and custom scanning. It is available on iOS, Android, macOS-compatible Apple devices, and the web; the web platform supports remote management of settings and grid content. The listed one-time price is 159.99 USD for the iPhone and iPad app or Android phone and tablet app. Cloud accounts upload data for device syncing, while offline accounts save data locally.
Good
- Offers word prediction and custom phrases.
- Includes more than 6,000 assignable symbols.
- Translates messages into 54 languages.
- Supports multiple access methods, including eye tracking.
- Web access allows remote settings and grid management.
Watch out
- No free plan is offered.
- One-time price is 159.99 USD.
- Cloud accounts upload data for device syncing.
Who it suits
Predictable suits people who need text-to-speech communication and benefit from word prediction, customizable grids, symbols, or alternative access methods. It is available across mobile, compatible Apple, and web platforms.
Verdict
Predictable combines speech output, customizable communication layouts, translation, and a wide range of access methods. The listed app price is a one-time 159.99 USD, and cloud syncing involves uploading account data.
Plans and prices
From Predictable's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Predictable | $159.99, paid once | iPhone and iPad app · Android phone and tablet app |
The facts
Each one read from Predictable's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Account update requirement
- The support page says Predictable 8 users must log back into their account after updating and advises users who need alternative access help to wait until assistance is available before updating.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Availability
- The maker says Predictable is available for iOS 13 and later on iPhone and iPad and Android phones and tablets running OS 12.checked 8 Oct 2026
- ChatGPT
- The app can display ChatGPT responses directly in the Predictable message window.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Data access
- The privacy policy says development and support team members can access app settings, speech history, phrases, and media, but will not access them without the user's explicit consent.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Head tracking
- Head tracking is available on many iOS devices without extra hardware, provided the device supports it.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Languages
- The product page says users can set primary and secondary languages from 54 options, with keyboards, online voices, and word prediction available; some online services have a daily quota at no extra cost.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy and cloud
- The privacy policy lists app data including speech history, saved phrases, media, settings, and account details; cloud accounts upload data for device syncing, while offline accounts save data locally.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Predictable is a text-to-speech AAC app designed for people who have difficulty speaking, including people with MND/ALS, cerebral palsy, autism, stroke, brain injury, and head and neck cancer.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker provides user guides and accepts product questions and suggestions at [email protected].checked 8 Oct 2026
- Symbols
- The app uses more than 6,000 symbols that can be assigned to words in prediction, message, favourites, and history areas, and users can personalize symbols in settings.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Translation
- Users can translate message-window text into any of 54 languages and speak it instantly.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Typing and grids
- Users can type with word prediction and custom phrases or select words and phrases from a customizable grid.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Voice integration
- Predictable integrates with ElevenLabs so users can customize a voice or choose from premade voices.checked 8 Oct 2026
The company
- Company history
- Therapy Box says Predictable launched in 2011 to address the need for text-based communication aids.checked 8 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Web platform
- The app-store listing says users can log in remotely to manage settings and grid content through a web platform compatible with myMessageBanking.com format for importing.checked 8 Oct 2026
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