CoughDrop
7.4#3 in aac communication softwareFrom $9 a monthAndroidiOSWebWindows
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Speech Assistant AAC
7.1#6 in aac communication softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSmacOS
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| Fact | CoughDrop | Speech Assistant AAC |
|---|---|---|
| Communication tools | The app supports built-in inflections, SMS and email, two-way messaging, remote modeling, eye or head tracking, and switches. | The app can speak typed or saved phrases, display messages full screen in large type and flip text for someone opposite the user. |
| Integrations | Named symbol partners include OpenSymbols, LessonPix, SymbolStix, and Tobii Dynavox PCS symbols; Acapela provides synthesized voices. | The maker describes support for iCloud, Mail, AirDrop, Apple Personal Voice and ElevenLabs; it does not describe a public API. |
| Purpose | CoughDrop is an augmentative and alternative communication platform for people with complex communication needs. | Speech Assistant AAC is a text-to-speech communication app for people with speech impairments, including people with aphasia, MND/ALS or autism. |
| Support | CoughDrop offers a help center with articles and guides, plus a support request form and logged-in request tracking. | The maker invites users to submit questions or requests for information through its contact form. |
CoughDrop plans
- Communicator Access$9 a month
- Communicator Access$295, paid once
Speech Assistant AAC plans
- Android basicFree
- Android full version upgrade$9.99, paid once
- iOS standard—
Pick CoughDrop if…
CoughDrop suits communicators and the families, therapists, educators, and care teams supporting them. Its communication tools are intended for people with conditions including autism, cerebral palsy, stroke, traumatic brain injury, ALS, and developmental disabilities.
Pick Speech Assistant AAC if…
The app suits people with speech impairments who communicate using typed or saved phrases. Its categories, symbol buttons, and large display offer different ways to prepare and present messages.