Apps for Aphasia

Constant Therapy

Your personalized speech and cognitive therapy companion

Constant Therapy offers thousands of science-based exercises designed to improve language, memory, attention, and reasoning skills. What sets it apart is its adaptive program—exercises adjust based on your performance, ensuring the therapy grows with you.

• Tailored to individual goals
• Tracks progress over time
• Developed by clinicians at Boston University

Available on: iOS and Android
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Tactus Therapy Solutions

A full suite of tools for stroke survivors and professionals

Tactus Therapy offers a collection of therapy apps focusing on speaking, understanding, reading, and writing. The apps are used by speech-language pathologists and can also be helpful for practicing at home. Each app is designed with accessibility in mind.

• Wide variety of app bundles (language, naming, comprehension, etc.)
• Easy to use independently or with a therapist
• Includes resources for caregivers

Available on: iOS and Android
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SmallTalk

Everyday phrases at your fingertips

The SmallTalk app provides simple pre-loaded video clips and audio of everyday phrases—things like “How are you?” or “I need help.” It’s designed for people with expressive aphasia and ideal for situations where typing or speaking is difficult.

• Quick access to essential phrases
• Video modeling of mouth movements
• Especially helpful early in recovery

Available on: iOS and Android
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Speech Therapy for Apraxia

Practice clear speech, step by step

While designed primarily for apraxia (a motor speech disorder that often overlaps with aphasia), this app offers repetitive practice of key sounds, words, and phrases to build articulation and fluency. It’s customizable and includes playback options to track improvement.

• Repetition-based therapy
• Custom word lists and settings
• Useful for both children and adults

Available on: iOS and Android
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A Few More to Explore

Depending on your needs, you might also consider:

• Lingraphica TalkPath Therapy – Language and cognitive exercises
• Proloquo2Go – A robust augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app
• Voice4u AAC – Visual-based app for non-verbal communication

Final Thoughts

Recovery from aphasia takes time—and support. These apps are not replacements for professional speech therapy, but they can be powerful tools to practice at home, stay motivated, and feel more in control.

If you’re unsure which app is best for your needs, speak to a speech-language pathologist for guidance. With the right support and tools, communication is possible.