CoughDrop
7.4#3 in aac communication softwareFrom $9 a monthAndroidiOSWebWindows
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TouchChat HD
6.6#13 in aac communication softwareFrom $59.99 a yeariOSmacOS
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| Fact | CoughDrop | TouchChat HD |
|---|---|---|
| Notable limitation | The release notes state that Android app syncing requires an internet connection and offline syncing is unavailable. | TouchChat HD Lite is a non-communicative configuration without speech synthesis or audio playback, available only as an in-app purchase in TouchChat Discover. |
| Platforms | CoughDrop lists iOS, Android, Kindle, web browsers, and Windows applications as supported environments. | The maker lists iPhone and iPad compatibility requiring iOS 16.0 or later, and Mac compatibility requiring Apple silicon and macOS 13.0 or later. |
| Purpose | CoughDrop is an augmentative and alternative communication platform for people with complex communication needs. | TouchChat is an AAC communication app for people who have difficulty using their natural voice, including people with autism, Down syndrome, ALS, apraxia, or stroke. |
| Support | CoughDrop offers a help center with articles and guides, plus a support request form and logged-in request tracking. | The maker provides app support, video tutorials, live online webinars, and training resources. |
CoughDrop plans
- Communicator Access$9 a month
- Communicator Access$295, paid once
TouchChat HD plans
- iShare Individual 2GB$59.99 a year
- TouchChat HD - AAC$149.99, paid once
- iShare Team 30GB$239.99 a year
- TouchChat HD - AAC with WordPower$299.99, paid once
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 TouchChat HD if…
TouchChat HD is for people who need AAC communication because they have difficulty using their natural voice. Its range of access options and customizable vocabulary may suit users with differing communication needs.