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Android Apps > Communication > Project Activate
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Project Activate

by Research at Google · Communication · Free
On Google Play since September 2021 · Data updated 2026-10-16
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Project Activate is made and published by Research at Google. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Research at Google. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Research at Google and are shown as published on Google Play.

AppBrain's verdict

Established
Rating on Google Play
3.98
124 ratings
Installs
13 thousand
Last updated
September 19, 2021
Ads
No ads
Size
38.0 MB

Project Activate has 13 thousand installs. Users are divided: 4.0 stars from 124 ratings.

Pros & Cons

  • Hands-free accessibility through facial gestures
  • Includes text-to-speech, audio playback, texting, and calling
  • Caregiver-friendly customization and gesture tuning
  • Free to use
  • Not a replacement for dedicated speech-generating devices (SGD)
  • Requires camera and a device with a phone plan for calls/texts
  • Gesture setup/calibration may be needed for reliable use

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on Project Activate for Android

★★★★☆ ian marcinkowski · Jul 28, 2022
Cool idea! I was just trying it out. The app has a good degree of polish and would probably be usable in some circumstances
★★★★★ Gary · Sep 30, 2021
This is a really awesome approach! I'd be interested to see this supported as an API to configure nonverbal control within apps where you can map or reprogram these facial gestures to actions in an app. I wrote an app called Chat Paths for my daughter who is nonverbal and has CP, and it can be challenging to use on its own without fine motor control. Being able to use eye movements to indicate left, right, select; or map to a resourced that can call the desired action I could see being useful.
★★★★☆ Deathstroke · Mar 22, 2022
This is the kinda projects I want to see more of the person that would use this would need help setting it up, and I think coping mimo's tutorial or at least the tutorial that epic uses for how and what buttons do is a must I was in ed LD classes all my school life I worked with alot of people that can't move there not dum just need defforent help I am happy to see Google making an effort I want to see the text to speak to be better for me personally and a way for this app to help them read
★☆☆☆☆ Accounts receivable (trademark) · Mar 13, 2024
Personally drafting and owning the collection plates daily logging help history of the countability that was never supposed to be broken in chain or of command or not piloted///8/⁵⁰⁰
★★☆☆☆ Stephen Lucas · Mar 30, 2022
The only thing I don't like about it is that it doesn't have nearly enough settings. I want one that will let me choose what I want it to do.

Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Store listing

By Research at Google, from Google Play

“Communicate and connect in the moment using only face gestures”

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Description by Research at Google Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Text a loved one, get a caregiver's attention, or laugh along with friends. Project Activate is designed for people who are unable to speak or use technology with their hands, including those who have ALS, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, or multiple sclerosis, and those who have had a brainstem stroke or cervical spinal cord injury. This app enables you to activate customized preset communications by making facial gestures, such as smiling or looking up.

With your face, you can
• Play a text-to-speech phrase
• Play audio to express yourself or control a smart speaker
• Send a text message
• Make a phone call

With direct access, a loved one or carer can
• Customize communications
• Adjust the face gesture sensitivity

Notes
• Project Activate is designed as a general communication app and not as a call bell. The app is not intended or designed as a means to communicate in the event of an emergency or as a backup to any device that may be used in connection with an individual's medical care.
• Project Activate is not meant to replace a speech-generating device (SGD / AAC). People who typically use an SGD may find Project Activate useful for quickly expressing short phrases like “please wait” or “hah!”, as a secondary device, and on its own in situations where it is impractical to set up and calibrate an SGD.
• Sending text messages and making phone calls require that the device has a phone plan, and your plan's standard calling and messaging rates apply.
• If you are running Project Activate continuously, close the app or turn off your device for an hour every few days to minimize wear on your device.

Recent changes:
Initial Play Store listing
Official page on Google Play

Safety and technology

Found in the app by AppBrain
Ads
No ads
Price
Free
Libraries
41
App size
38.0 MB
Needs Android
5.0+
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by Project Activate

14 permissions · 41 libraries
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Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
13.0
Launched
September 2021
  • Jun 2, 2024Installs10,000+ installs
  • Mar 31, 2022Installs5,000+ installs
  • Nov 25, 2021Installs1,000+ installs
  • Oct 1, 2021Installs500+ installs
  • Sep 19, 2021New AppVersion 13.0 in COMMUNICATION for Free
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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
15
Play install range
10+ thousand
Launched
September 2021

Installs over time

Project Activate has been installed 13 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it has been installed 15 times.

Rankings

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Google Play Rankings for Project Activate

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About the app and developer

About Project Activate

Project Activate is a communication app developed by Research at Google.

Install Statistics

Project Activate has been installed 13 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 15 times.

User Ratings

Project Activate is rated 3.98 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 120 ratings.

App Information

Project Activate is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 37.96 MB. The latest version available is 13.0. The last update was on September 19, 2021.

Technical Requirements

Project Activate requires Android 5.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since September 2021.

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Developer information for Research at Google

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Frequently asked questions about Project Activate

Is Project Activate free?

Yes. Project Activate is free on Google Play.

Is Project Activate still available?

Yes. Project Activate is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on September 19, 2021.

Does Project Activate contain ads?

No. Google Play does not list Project Activate as containing ads.

What Android version does Project Activate require?

Project Activate runs on Android 5.0 and higher.

How large is Project Activate?

Project Activate is 37.96 MB.

Is Project Activate suitable for children?

Google Play rates the content of Project Activate as suitable for everyone.

How many times has Project Activate been installed?

Google Play lists 10,000+ installs for Project Activate.

How do people rate Project Activate?

Project Activate scores 3.98 out of 5 stars, from 124 ratings on Google Play.

Who made Project Activate?

Project Activate was developed by Research at Google. It is listed in the communication category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to Project Activate?

People looking at Project Activate also look at these communication apps: AAC Speech & Communication, Fast AAC, Expressia: AAC and Activities, Pictalk Buddy: Routine & AAC, Talking Buttons - AAC Board.

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