A free talking app for kids who don't use words yet.

TalkTiles is a picture-and-word communication board (AAC) for nonverbal and speech-delayed children. Tap pictures to speak out loud and build sentences. It's completely free, works offline, and keeps everything private on your own device.

Open TalkTiles How to install on an iPad

Open it, then add it to your home screen so it works like a normal app, even with no internet.

Best on a tablet. TalkTiles is designed for iPad-sized screens in landscape. It also runs on a phone, but a phone's screen is too short in landscape for the grid to stay readable. An iPad, Fire tablet, or similar is strongly recommended.

💯 Free, forever

No purchase, no subscription, no ads. Built for families who can't afford the $150-300 apps.

📴 Works offline

After the first load it runs with no internet. Perfect for older or hand-me-down tablets.

🔒 Private by design

No account and no tracking. Every word, picture, and setting stays on your device; nothing is ever sent anywhere.

🧩 Real AAC

Core words on every page, category folders, a sentence strip, and consistent tile positions for motor planning.

♿ Built for access

Adjustable grid size, high-contrast mode, large touch targets, hold-to-activate, and full switch & auditory scanning.

👩‍👧 Caregiver tools

Add your own words and photos, set a PIN so kids can't edit by accident, and a 30-day undo for deletes.

Who it's for

Parents and caregivers of nonverbal or minimally-speaking children, speech-language pathologists (SLPs), teachers, and anyone who needs a simple, dependable way to give a child a voice, without cost or paperwork.

Open TalkTiles