LetMeTalk for iPhone

Quick summary

LetMeTalk is a free augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app designed to give people a practical way to express themselves using images. Users arrange pictograms in sequence so the row of images forms a readable sentence, enabling communication across daily situations without relying on spoken words.

Main capabilities

• Works entirely offline, so no internet connection or mobile plan is required.
• Lets users build meaningful sentences by lining up pictures to be read in order.
• Provides spoken output for both individual images and whole sentences.
• Includes a built-in camera and the option to import personal photos from the device.
• Contains a large symbol library (over 9,000 images sourced from ARASAAC).
• Allows creation of unlimited categories and flexible customization.
• Lets users save and share individual profiles to preserve settings and vocabularies.
• Supports switching between languages and can act as a basic translator.

Who benefits from this tool

• People with cerebral palsy
• Individuals on the autism spectrum
• Those living with aphasia
• Users with speech apraxia
• Individuals with articulation or phonological disorders
• People diagnosed with motor neuron disease / ALS
• People with Down syndrome

Languages supported

• Spanish
• Catalan
• Galician
• Basque
• Brazilian Portuguese
• Portuguese
• French
• Italian
• German
• Dutch
• Polish
• Bulgarian
• Romanian
• Russian
• Arabic
• Chinese
• English

Practical use cases

Because it does not depend on network access, LetMeTalk is suitable for settings such as hospitals, care homes, therapy centers, schools, and everyday home use. Its offline design ensures consistent availability during appointments, travel, or in locations with unreliable connectivity.

Funding and availability

The app is distributed free of charge and is sustained through donations, keeping it accessible to everyone regardless of financial situation.

Alternative option

Toca Life World — Create & Explore Your Story! (Free) — suggested for users looking for a creative storytelling app with a different focus on character-driven play and scene-building rather than AAC-specific functionality.