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Spoken - Tap to Talk AAC
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We're the team behind Spoken, an app for teens and adults with communication difficulties like aphasia or nonspeaking autism.

Find it on iOS, Android, and Mac.

Learn more: https://spokenaac.com/
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Spoken 1.9.4 just dropped!

• Added compatibility with Acapela TTS on Android
• Added autocorrect toggle
• Added spellcheck toggle
• Improved screen reader accessibility (VoiceOver + TalkBack)
• Improved prediction load times & all but eliminated the dreaded "try again" screen!

#SpokenAAC
Large text says "A new update is out now." Below it is a mockup of the Spoken - Tap to Talk AAC app on an iPad. Hovering in front of it on the left are toggles for "Use Autocorrect" and "Use Spellcheck." Hovering on the right is something that says "Preferred engine: Acapela TTS." Below are two badges saying the update is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
November 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Spoken comes loaded with all the vocabulary and icons you need to talk about Halloween fun. 🎃

If you need extra communication support during Halloween, you still have the rest of the month to get Premium for 50% off its normal price. Find the deal in-app or on our website: spokenaac.com/purchase/
Two mockups of Spoken - Tap to Talk AAC: One on an iPhone and one on an iPad. The smartphone screen shows the word "happy" typed into Spoken's textbox. Next-word predictions are displayed below, with corresponding icons to visualize the words. The predictions include Halloween, birthday, Thanksgiving, mother's, father's, and holidays. The tablet screen shows the text "My Halloween costume is a" typed into the top. Below are predictions like werewolf, vampire, mummy, ghost, zombie, princess, clown, skeleton, firefighter, and devil.
October 27, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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There’s still time to get Spoken Premium half off, but hurry before AAC Awareness Month is over! The discount ends October 31. Find it in-app or on our website: spokenaac.com/purchase/
A graphic announcing "Premium is 50% Off! Our AAC Awareness Month sale ends October 31." Behind the text is a photo of someone selecting a voice in the Spoken - Tap to Talk AAC app on an iPad. Below that is the Spoken logo and two badges saying you can download it on the Apple App Store or get it on Google Play.
October 20, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Yep, Spoken Premium is still 50% off! We're proud to offer our discount for the entirety of #AACAwarenessMonth. It even applies to lifetime purchases! Just make sure you snag the deal before October 31. #AAC
Graphic advertising a sale on Spoken - Tap to Talk AAC Premium. It says "Premium is 50% off!" in large, orange letters. Below, in smaller text, it says "Get it before AAC Awareness Month is over!" Below that it shows the Spoken logo and some badges indicating that the app is available on Apple's App Store and the Google Play Store. To the right are mockups of Spoken showing new features. A blue sticker says "Plus: Try voice design and cloning in the latest update!" The phone mockups show the two features named.
October 15, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Tip: With ElevenLabs in Spoken, you can create custom voices using nothing but a short description. The possibilities are practically endless!

Link your ElevenLabs account today to sound like anything you can put into words: spokenaac.com/help/how-to-...
Spoken - Tap to Talk AAC's "Other Voices" page. At the top are the options "Design Custom Voice" and "Clone Your Voice." Below those is a list of voice options. Included are Prolific Nature Documentarian, Austrian Action Hero, Suave British Spy, and Overdramatic Space Captain.
October 6, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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A bit too blurry to read. Here's a crisper version.
The same graphic posted above, but in a higher resolution.
October 1, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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ElevenLabs not for you? Apple users running iOS 17 or newer can create a free voice clone using Personal Voice, which will now appear in Spoken alongside your device's other text-to-speech voices!

spokenaac.com/help/can-i-u...
A cropped screenshot of Spoken's Other Voices menu, scrolled down to the "System Voices" heading. The first voice listed below the heading is "Tim's Personal Voice." Below it are Samantha and Eddy, two of the default TTS voices on iOS.
September 29, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Using the Eleven v3 model, you can also add audio tags to adjust the tone or delivery of your voice, or add non-verbal sounds like laughter.

spokenaac.com/help/how-to-...
A cropped screenshot of Spoken's header, where users enter their messages. There is a play button and a clear button. Inside the textbox is the message "[disappointed] It sure is a shame it's raining. [upbeat] Oh well, there's always tomorrow!" The words surrounded by brackets are audio tags.
September 29, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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With a linked ElevenLabs account, you’ll be able to design new voices directly in Spoken by writing a simple description. spokenaac.com/help/how-do-...

ElevenLabs subscribers can even create a high-quality clone of their voice right inside the app. spokenaac.com/help/can-i-c...
A cropped screenshot of Spoken's new "Other Voices" selection menu. A voice named "My Spoken Cloned Voice" is highlighted. Above that are two new options, "Design Custom Voice" and "Clone Your Voice."
September 29, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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A new Spoken update is here! Enjoy all-new voices with different accent options, a helpful incognito feature, hundreds of added word icons, and expanded personalization options.

Get the update today on Google Play or the App Store. #SpokenAAC
A graphic advertising Spoken - Tap to Talk AAC 1.9.1. Large orange text says, “More Voices, More Choices” and an orange arrow points from that to three phone mockups showing the Spoken app. The mockups show illustrations representing newly added text-to-speech voices. Included are Tawari, Lotus, and Jessamine, all types of flowers. Below the phone mockups are badges indicating that the app can be downloaded on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
August 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Happy Autism Acceptance Month! Our yearly sale is on — including 50% off lifetime purchases of Spoken, now available in-app. Get half off all Spoken plans throughout April. #SpokenAAC #AutismAcceptanceMonth
Text: Premium is 50% off! Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month 2025 with this offer! Includes lifetime purchases! The graphic includes a laughing young woman with headphones, using a tablet. The Spoken logo is overlayed on the image. Two badges at the bottom say "Download on the (Apple) App Store" and "Get it on Google Play."
April 7, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Skipped the Spoken walkthrough, huh? 🤨 It’s okay, we forgive you. There's one thing you might've missed though:

Hold down the blue 'speak' button to do more with your phrase! Share it to another app, copy it, save it, or even display it at full screen scale.
On the left is the Spoken logo and text that says “Pro tip: press and hold the speak button to do more with your phrase!” On the right is a mockup of the Spoken - Tap to Talk AAC app on an Android smartphone. The phrase "Today is a great day" is entered into the text box at the top of the app. To the right of the phrase is a blue button resembling audio waves, which is the ‘speak’ button in Spoken. An orange arrow points from that button to a menu below it that resembles a speech bubble. The menu has the options "Speak," "Alert & Speak," "Show Large," "Copy," "Save Phrase," "Share Text," and "Share Audio."
December 17, 2024 at 4:44 PM
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One of Spoken's most unique features is its ability to recognize simple drawings and handwritten messages, allowing you to convert them directly into speech.

Since you can swap between inputs seamlessly, the drawing canvas is a great way to fill in a blank if you're having trouble with word recall.
Two mockups of Spoken - Tap to Talk AAC. The left one is on a smartphone, the right one is on a tablet. The left mockup shows Spoken's handwriting canvas with "Wh" written in it. The text field at the top has a corresponding "Wh" entered and Spoken's predictions only show words that start with "Wh." The right mockup shows Spoken's drawing canvas with a simple doodle of a house on it. An orange arrow points from the doodle to a prediction of the word "house." The other predictions shown are related terms like "cottage" and "log cabin."
December 12, 2024 at 5:18 PM
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If you like Spoken, please take a few seconds to leave us a review on Apple or Google Play. Ratings help more people find the app, which in turn helps us continue to expand, support, and improve it. We want to be able to continue making Spoken the best app it can be.
A graphic showing a five-star review of the Spoken - Tap to Talk AAC app. There is a large pull quote that says "Easy to get the hang of." The full review says "Great idea and easy to get the hang of. The interface is beautiful. I wish Google would add an accessibility tag so it's even easier to find in the Play Store. Thank you for your work." The author of the review is credited as H. Mad. There are badges indicating Spoken is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
December 10, 2024 at 4:39 PM
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Yep, we love this feature! In addition to better assistance while dining, Spoken offers the same thing for shopping, medical, and school contexts. You can set it to automatically switch based on your location, or manually toggle.
A cropped screenshot of Spoken's settings menu. The uppermost setting is titled "Predict Words For:" and to the right of it is the word "Everyday," written in blue. The setting has been selected and an orange arrow points to a sub-menu that shows additional options for scenarios in which Spoken can offer better predictions. The six options in the menu are Everyday, Eating, Shopping, Medical, School, and Cancel. Below the "Predict Words For:" option in the settings menu is a toggle titled "Change Context Based On My Location." It is currently off.
December 4, 2024 at 5:11 PM
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The holidays can be tough for AAC users — loud rooms, fast conversations — but Spoken is here to make sure you don't get left out. Features like saved phrases and “show large” help keep your words in the mix, even when things get chaotic.
A mockup of the Spoken AAC app demonstrating the "Show Large" feature. A message in large text takes up most of the screen and reads "Noisy family dinner? Try Spoken's Show Large option!" There is also a turkey emoji to indicate Thanksgiving. On the screen there is also a speak button and a minimize button to return to the normal display.
November 25, 2024 at 9:04 PM
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Hmm, I guess no one can see the quoted post after you've blocked them.
A cropped screenshot of Autistic Adam's original post, showing that the quoted post in it just says "Blocked"
November 12, 2024 at 5:06 PM
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Knowing the signs of stroke can help you act FAST and save lives! Help spread the word for #WorldStrokeDay and #StrokeAwareness.
Spoken AAC's graphic explaining the F.A.S.T. acronym. It says "Know the signs of stroke and act FAST!" The words "act FAST" are underlined and colored differently from the rest of the headline for emphasis. Below, there is smaller text that says "During a stroke, every second counts. Being able to recognize these symptoms can save lives." To the right, there are four phrases with accompanying icons depicting them -- “face drooping,” “arm weakness,” “speech difficulty,” and “time to get help.” Each one starts with a letter from the F.A.S.T. acronym. Back on the right, there is a sentence that says you can learn more by visiting stroke.org.
October 29, 2024 at 4:24 PM
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⏳ Time is running out! ⏳

Our 50% off sale on Spoken Premium ends October 31! Don't miss your chance to save on all Premium plans, including Spoken for Life. Grab it now at spokenaac.com/purchase/

#AACAwarenessMonth
Graphic promoting Spoken - Tap to Talk AAC's 50% off sale for Augmentative and Alternative Communication Awareness Month. There is a central image of someone sitting at a dining table and tapping on an iPad to build a sentence in the app. Text says: Spoken is 50% Off! Our AAC Awareness Month sale ends October 31. Get Premium half off at spokenaac.com/purchase/. Don't miss this special discount! The Spoken logo is in the bottom left and badges indicating the app is available on both iOS and Android are in the bottom right.
October 22, 2024 at 6:46 PM
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We're celebrating AAC Awareness Month by taking 50% off all Spoken Premium plans, including our lifetime option! 🎉

With new features just added, it’s the perfect time to upgrade. Offer ends October 31.

Visit spokenaac.com/purchase/ for full details! #AAC #SpokenAAC #AACAwarenessMonth #AugComm
Ad for Spoken Premium that shows someone using the app alongside text saying "Premium is 50% off! Celebrate AAC Awareness Month with this special offer." There are badges showing that Spoken is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. A callout suggests exploring new features in the latest update.
October 7, 2024 at 6:50 PM
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Added some spooky Spoken icons to our banner for the season.
Banner on our profile page featuring three symbols from Spoken - Tap to Talk AAC. The zombie, skeleton, and devil.
October 4, 2024 at 6:17 PM
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Now that Bluesky has a gif selector, we want to give everyone a heads up about the 'Disable autoplay for GIFs' option in the accessibility settings. Unexpected motion can be problematic for many people in the #ActuallyAutistic community, as well as plenty of others.
Bluesky's accessibility settings menu, featuring "Require alt text before posting" and "Disable autoplay for GIFs".
April 25, 2024 at 4:00 PM
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🚨 Final call! Don't miss out on 50% off Spoken Premium—only until April 30! Grab lifetime access with a one-time purchase via our website. Act now! spokenaac.com/purchase/ #AutismAcceptanceMonth #AAC #SpokenAAC
An ad for the Spoken Premium sale. In addition to reiterating details from the post, it mentions that Spoken is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. There is a photo of a young woman with sound-canceling headphones using AAC on her iPad.
April 24, 2024 at 6:51 PM
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Time is running out! 🕒 The last day to get 50% off Spoken Premium is April 30. Make sure to visit our website to secure lifetime access—no recurring fees, just a one-time purchase now half off its usual price!

spokenaac.com/purchase/

#AutismAcceptanceMonth #AutismAwarenessMonth #AAC #SpokenAAC
An ad for the Spoken Premium sale. In addition to reiterating details from the post, it mentions that Spoken is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. There is a photo of a young man using AAC on an iPad.
April 18, 2024 at 4:23 PM
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We're excited to have been featured by Apple for World Autism Awareness/Acceptance Day once again! Being recognized for our efforts to support autistic individuals' communication needs and preferences is an honor!

apps.apple.com/story/id1670... #AutismAwareness #AutismAcceptance #AAC #SpokenAAC
A screenshot of Spoken - Tap to Talk AAC being featured on the Apple App Store's story for Autism Awareness Day.
April 10, 2024 at 3:44 PM