Michael Bond began development of Spoken in 2015, prompted by a need for modern and accessible tools in speech therapy, as traditional methods had not significantly changed in the last 50 years.

[4] The project saw considerable advancement due to participation in the Start-Up Chile accelerator program, where it took first place against eighteen competing startups on the 13th generation's Demo Day in November 2015.

[11][12] Spoken has set out to expand its technological offerings to more languages, seeking to address the needs of underserved populations and preparing for growing global demand.

[6][9] Spoken distinguishes itself from other AAC applications through the use of an artificial neural network that provides predictive text capabilities, similar to a smartphone's autocomplete function.

For additional accessibility, Spoken incorporates features like large print, dark mode, and word dividers to ensure that the app is usable and comfortable for individuals with varying needs.

Other features include the ability to quickly share written content or audio clips from the app via text or email and an option to block certain words from appearing in predictions, providing an extra layer of personalization.