Spoken - Tap to Talk AACv1.9.4

Released November 14, 2025Major

Android

The latest major update resulted in a negative impact on user sentiment, characterized by a 0.05 point decline in the Android rating average. While functional improvements were intended, the release is currently overshadowed by reports of billing errors and the loss of user-saved data. The net verdict is negative due to these critical regressions in core account and data management.

What changed

PlatformAdded compatibility with Acapela text-to-speech engine via Android settings
New featureAdded a toggle to enable or disable autocorrect while typing
New featureAdded a toggle for spellcheck highlighting of misspelled words
UXOverhauled app accessibility for TalkBack and screen reader users
PerformanceImproved word prediction loading speed and reduced frequency of error screens

Reception

38/ 100 impact scoreNegative

What worked

Platform
Users continue to value audio messaging capabilities, though this feature predates the latest update.

What didn't

Performance
backfired
Users report loss of saved phrases following the latest update, indicating a regression in data persistence.
UX
no evidence
Accessibility overhauls for TalkBack and screen readers have not generated positive user feedback in the current review sample.

Marlvel takeaways

Investigate billing system integration as users report premium features remain locked after payment and unexpected annual renewals occur.
Address data persistence issues causing loss of saved phrases immediately to prevent further churn.
Monitor the Android platform rating, which declined by 0.05 points post-update.

Original release notes

• Adds Acapela voice compatibility: Set Acapela TTS as Android’s preferred text-to-speech engine to find your voices in Spoken
• Adds autocorrect toggle: Choose if you want misspelled words to be corrected while typing
• Adds spellcheck toggle: When turned on, potentially misspelled words will turn orange
• Accessibility improvements: The app was overhauled for TalkBack and screen reader users
• Performance Enhancements: Word predictions load faster and the “try again” screen appears less