App Examples

Consider some helpful apps to trial on your TechOWL library iPad

We have lots of apps for you to try.

TechOWL has many types of apps available. These are just some examples of what is popular. We can get other apps that you need.

Augmentative and Alternative Communication

  • Symbol-based AAC apps (TouchChat, Proloquo2Go, LAMP, TD Snap, Grid, Speak for Yourself, Avaz, FlexSpeak, GoTalk Now)
  • Text-based AAC apps (Proloquo4Text, Predictable, ClaroCom, Speech Assistant AAC, Assistive Express, Flip Writer)
  • Scene-based AAC apps (Snap Scene, Scene Speak)

Alternative Access

  • Switch-accessible apps such as Inclusive TLC Counting Songs (Five Sharks Swimming, Five Trains, Counting Songs 1); Marblesoft Sights & Sounds series (Sights & Sounds: Fireworks); Sensory App House series (Sensory Splodge, Switch Flip, Switch Jump)
  • Early learning apps such as cause-and-effect games (Peekaboo Barn, Infant Zoo, Random Touch, Tap-n-See Now); visual sensory experiences (Fluidity, Heat Pad HD, Sensory Light Box, Goldfish Pond); sound sensory experiences (Bloom, Trope, Sensory Sound Box, Bubble Pop)

Daily Living

  • Reminders (Amazon Alexa, Alarmed Reminders & Timers, Reminders with Voice, Medisafe Medication Management)
  • Visual timers (Time Timer, Little Timer Hatch Countdown, MultiTimer)
  • Visual schedules (Visual Schedule Planner, Plan It Do It Check It Off, Choiceworks, Tiimo, Thruday, Structured Daily Planner)

Hearing

  • Voice-to-text transcription for live conversations (App MyEar, Ava)

Vision

  • Live description services (Aira, Be My Eyes)
  • OCR and AI descriptions (Envision AI, Seeing AI, TapTapSee)
  • Text to speech (OneStep Reader, VoiceDream Reader)
  • Magnifier

If you know what apps you want to try, please tell us in the “notes” section of your library request. If you don’t know, someone can reach out to you to discuss ideas.

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TechOWL is here to make assistive technology easier! Meet us on Zoom or talk to us over the phone and we will help you!

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