TippyTalk Mobile

Beyond confusing to use, profiles keeps switching names and the photos associated with them, I just set it up 10 mins ago and I’m ready to get my $300 back. This app is junk. Hardly even has any words or phrases. I didn’t realize nonverbal people only needed 30 options of things to say. Seems pretty ridiculous to me.

Unfortunately, this app only works 20% of the time. Messages don't come through, and they don't come on time. When they do, it's the most exciting thing for me as a parent. But when they don't, lots of frustration from my son. Secondly, the options are extremelyyyyyyy limited. There are only a few buttons and there's no option to customize. My son doesn't use 90% of the buttons. And the stuff that he normally uses on his AAC device is not available on here and no option to add. Thirdly, the "send" button doesn't appear until an option is chosen from every screen. It's not enough to say "I need to use the bathroom", it goes to another screen where you HAVE to choose what you will be doing in the bathroom, before the send button appears. The send button should appear as soon as the first button is pressed. Sometimes it is enough to just say I need to use the bathroom. If they want to say more, then great, but don't force them to. The idea is absolutely amazing.... if it worked. It's exactly what I've been looking for but unfortunately, I was very sad and disappointed. And for $12 a month, I'd say it needs a LOT more work!

We have used this app for over a year and it has helped our non-verbal, level 3 autistic son express his needs. It’s easy to use and I love that we can get personal text messages from him sent directly to our cell phones.