About
Spoken is a next-generation AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) app built for individuals who are unable to use their voice due to conditions like nonverbal autism, aphasia, cerebral palsy, ALS, Parkinson's disease, stroke, or other speech and language disorders. The app empowers users to construct sentences rapidly using an intelligent, adaptive word prediction engine that learns from individual speech patterns over time, becoming more accurate the more it is used. With a single tap, Spoken vocalizes completed sentences using a wide selection of lifelike, natural-sounding voices — far removed from the robotic tones typical of older AAC tools. Users can customize voice characteristics such as pitch, tone, and speed, ensuring their digital voice feels truly personal. Beyond preset phrases, Spoken supports complex vocabulary and nuanced expression, enabling meaningful and full conversations. The app is fully compatible with Android, iOS, and Mac devices, making it accessible wherever users need it. Its clean, intuitive interface has been praised by users of all ages, including children and teens with autism. A free trial is available, with a premium purchase option for full access. Having helped over 300,000 users find their voice, Spoken is a trusted communication tool for individuals, caregivers, speech-language pathologists, and healthcare providers alike.
Key Features
- AI-Powered Word Prediction: Learns from your individual communication patterns and predicts the next word you want to say, getting smarter with every use.
- Natural Text-to-Speech Voices: Choose from a wide variety of lifelike, customizable voices — adjustable in tone, pitch, and speed — so your communication sounds natural, not robotic.
- Tap-to-Talk Interface: Build full sentences by simply tapping on words; Spoken speaks them aloud automatically, enabling fast and effortless communication.
- Personalization & Adaptability: Teach the app about yourself for better predictions, and customize vocabulary and settings to match your unique way of talking.
- Cross-Platform Compatibility: Available on Android, iOS, and Mac, so users can communicate seamlessly across all their personal devices.
Use Cases
- A nonverbal autistic teen uses Spoken to communicate with family, teachers, and peers throughout the school day by tapping words to form sentences.
- A stroke survivor with aphasia relies on Spoken during hospital recovery to speak with doctors, nurses, and loved ones when verbal speech is not possible.
- A person with ALS uses Spoken on their iPad to maintain independence and participate in conversations as their speech ability declines.
- A speech-language pathologist recommends Spoken to clients as a daily communication support tool that they can practice and personalize at home.
- A COVID-19 survivor who lost the ability to speak while sedated uses Spoken to communicate with family and medical staff during their recovery.
Pros
- Highly Adaptive: The AI learns your speech patterns over time, making word prediction increasingly accurate and personalized.
- Natural-Sounding Voices: A broad selection of customizable, lifelike voices avoids the robotic sound of older AAC tools, enabling more dignified self-expression.
- Broad Accessibility: Works across Android, iOS, and Mac, and has helped over 300,000 users with a wide range of speech and language conditions.
- Intuitive Design: Clean, easy-to-navigate interface praised by users of all ages, including children and teens using AAC for the first time.
Cons
- Full Features Require Purchase: While a free trial is available, accessing the complete set of features requires a paid subscription or one-time purchase.
- Limited Discovery on App Stores: Users have noted that the app can be hard to find in app stores due to limited accessibility category tagging.
- No Web App Version: The app is primarily designed for mobile and Mac; there is no standalone web-based version for use in browsers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Spoken designed for?
Spoken is designed for individuals who have difficulty speaking due to conditions such as nonverbal autism, aphasia, ALS, Parkinson's disease, cerebral palsy, stroke, or other speech and language disorders.
How does Spoken's word prediction work?
Spoken uses AI to learn your vocabulary, phrasing preferences, and communication habits. The more you use it, the better it becomes at suggesting the words and phrases you intend to say next.
Is Spoken free to use?
Spoken offers a free trial so users can explore its features before committing. Full access is available through a purchase, making it a freemium app.
What devices does Spoken support?
Spoken is available on Android, iOS (iPhone and iPad), and Mac, allowing users to communicate across all their everyday devices.
Can I customize the voice Spoken uses to speak for me?
Yes. Spoken offers a wide variety of natural-sounding voices and allows customization of pitch, tone, and speaking speed so your digital voice feels personal and authentic.
