October is AAC Awareness Month, a time to celebrate communication equity and highlight tools that empower individuals to connect. Many AAC apps offer special discounts during this month, making it a great time to explore, trial, or upgrade communication solutions.
Below is a snapshot of popular AAC apps, regions where they’re available, platform compatibility, and, where possible, the current discount details. Please note that discounts are time-limited, be sure to check the dates below, as special offers vary from app to app. (Details may change—always verify prices before purchasing!)
*A special thanks to Lauren Enders Gonzales for compiling this handy discount roundup! You can follow her on Instagram.
Avaz AAC
A symbol- and text-based communication app that is designed to support communication across ages and abilities. It includes a large vocabulary with picture symbols, text-to-speech, and customisable features.
- Region(s): Worldwide
- Available for: iOS and Android
- Regular Price: $299.99 (approx. €257)
- Discount Price: $149.99 (approx. €128)
- Available from: 8-15 October 2025
Choiceworks, Choiceworks Calendar, and Choiceworks Bundle
Choiceworks is a picture-based app that helps children complete daily routines, manage emotions, and practice waiting skills. It uses customisable visual boards to support independence, emotional regulation, and self-control.
Choiceworks Calendar is a visual calendar app that helps children understand and plan time using pictures, audio, and reminders.
- Region(s): Worldwide
- Available for: iOS
- Regular Price: $24.99, $11.99, $29.99 (approx. €21, €10, €26)
- Discount Price: $12.99, $5.99, $14.99 (approx. €11, €5, €13)
- Available from: 22-25 October 2025
Grid
A comprehensive AAC tool offering both text and symbol vocabularies in over 30 languages. Includes core word grids, message banking, in‑app editing, remote editing, and support for PODD, symbol libraries like Widgit & PCS, and Amazon Echo integration.
- Region(s): UK, Ireland, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and others
- System: Windows and IOS (Purchase of full app NOT subscription)
- Regular Price: €299.99
- Discount Price: €149.99
- Available from: 14-24 October 2025
**Smartbox is also offering 20% off communication boards from 1-31 October 2025**
Keeble Keyboard
An accessible keyboard designed for easier typing in iOS apps, especially helpful for individuals with physical or visual difficulties.
- Region(s): Worldwide
- Available for: iOS
- Regular Price: €29.99
- Discount Price: €14.99
- Available from: 8-15 October 2025
LAMP
Structured around motor planning, this app supports AAC learners with preset vocabulary levels—from core words to full libraries—and includes tools like Word Finder and Vocabulary Builder for growth and personalisation.
- Region(s): Worldwide
- Available for: iOS
- Regular Price: € 349.99
- Discount Price: €174.99
- Available from: 15-28 October 2025
Predictable
A text-to-speech app offering smart word prediction, instant translation, customisation, multiple access methods (e.g., head tracking), and ChatGPT integration for expressive flexibility.
- Region(s): Worldwide
- Available for: iOS and Android
- Regular Price: €179.99
- Discount Price: €89.99
- Available from: 8-15 October 2025
Proloquo2Go and Proloquo4Text
Proloquo2Go is a symbol-based AAC app with customisable vocabularies and multiple access methods.
Proloquo4Text is a text-to-speech app designed for literate users, offering word prediction, multi-tasking layout, Quick Blocks, and voice recording/sharing features.
- Region(s): Worldwide
- Available for: iOS, macOS
- Regular Price: €299.99, €129.99
- Discount Price: €149.99, €64.99
Scene and Heard Pro
A visual scene-based AAC app designed to aid communication through context-rich images, hybrid symbols, video, and photo scenes. Includes visual timetables, literacy supports, and scene-sharing tools
- Region(s): Worldwide
- Available for: iOS and Android
- Regular Price: €179.99
- Discount Price: €89.99
- Available from: 8-15 October 2025
Spoken
Spoken is a text-to-speech app designed for literate AAC users, offering predictive text that speeds up communication. It learns from the user’s style over time and supports natural-sounding voices. 50% off Premium for Life, Yearly and Monthly subscriptions must be purchased on spokenaac.com
- Region(s): Worldwide
- Available for: iOS, macOS, Android
- Regular Price: €12.99/mo, €99.99/year, €249.99/lifetime
- Discount Price: €6.50/mo, €49.50/year, €125.00/lifetime
TouchChat with WordPower
TouchChat® with WordPower is a customizable AAC app for iOS that provides symbol-based communication with extensive vocabulary options and supports multiple access methods.
- Region(s): Worldwide
- Available for: iOS
- Regular Price: €349.99
- Discount Price: €174.99
- Available from: 15-28 October 2025
