App	Apple App Store Rating	Vocabulary	Navigation	Grid Size	Key Features	Access to App on Multiple Devices for Parents or SLPs?
Proloquo2Go Overview:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STi-FixPhag	Over 10,000 Reviews	Category Based SymbolStix Core Vocab Fringe Vocab	Varies depending on grid size (larger, more robust grid = fewer hits). May be 2–4 hits for fringe vocabulary.	Custom (recommended use of 77 locations)	Keyboard (ABC or QWERTY iOS keyboard with word prediction) Search Tool (word finder) Can use recorded speech/audio Can upload own photo to buttons Hide/Mask Icons Progressive Language (gradually introduce core words)	Parents– There is not a free version of Proloquo2Go at this time for a personal device. SLPs– Reach out to [email protected] to see if they have any licenses available to share. There is a waitlist for licenses most of the time.
TD Snap Overview:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rrC7MkQWHw	Under 500 Reviews	Core First: Category-based Motor Plan: Mix of motor planning and category-based Express: Folder-based system *Additional vocabularies available for purchase	Core First: Dependent on grid size (2–5 hits) Motor Plan page sets: vary from 1–4 hits	Core First: Customizable Motor Plan: 30, 40, 66 icon options	Visual Scenes Visual Schedules Integrated with Boardmaker activities Integrates with media Keyboard (ABC or QWERTY) Multi-Media Integration Add photos to icons Add recorded speech/audio Allows for remote editing and editing from multiple devices	Parents– Can download free version of TD Snap on an Apple Device or download TD Snap for Windows on a computer (these options will not include speech output) SLPs– Can access a free version by creating a professional account on their website.
Proloquo Overview:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLrjpA8Y0M4	Under 250 Reviews	Fixed Base Vocabulary supports motor planning. Also incorporates folders/categories.	1–2 hits	60 locations (48 buttons with symbols and 12 text-only buttons)	Focus Mode (highlight specific words at a time) Thinking space (blank space to place buttons for choices, schedules, etc.) Proloquo Coach support app Search/Word Finder Tool Can upload own photo depending on the button type QWERTY Keyboard with word prediction Allows for remote editing	Parents– Yes, they can have access on multiple devices by adding team members on the app! SLPs– Yes, they can have access to a free license by completing a professional license form on the AssistiveWare website.
TouchChat with WordPower Overview:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlceYkiwisA	Under 250 Reviews	Category Based Core Vocab Fringe Vocab	Varies depending on Vocab page set selected and grid size. May be 3–4 hits for some vocabulary	Varies depending on Vocab MultiChat: 15 locations QuickChat: 4×4 grid with additional options within QuickChat folders WordPower: Several options ranging from 20–140 locations Aphasia: 3×4 grid	Visual Scenes (integrates with media, e.g., link button to videos) Keyboard (ABC, QWERTY, word prediction, phonics) Word Finder Recorded audio/speech option Can upload own photos to buttons Hide/Mask icons Multi-media integration	Parents– There is not access to TouchChat on an Apple device for parents at this time. Chat Editor, a companion app, can be downloaded onto a Windows computer for editing or modeling. SLPs– Can access a free version via the TouchChat Partner Program by completing an application on their website.
LAMP Words for Life Overview:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEfSVT5b5P4	Under 250 Reviews	Motor Planning Based Core Vocab Fringe Vocab	Typically 2–3 hits (unless using LAMP 1-hit)	84 locations	QWERTY Keyboard Phonics page Word Finder Vocab Builder Tool Hide/Mask icons Recorded audio/speech ability Can upload own photos to buttons	SLPs– Can access a free version via the LAMP Partner Program by completing a free training & application on their website. Parents– There is not free access to LAMP at this time. Parents can receive a complementary download of LAMP if they pay for and attend a LAMP Workshop.
Unity AAC Overview:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_es5WqI_dDI	Reviews Unavailable	Motor Planning Core Vocab Fringe Vocab Minspeak symbols	Dependent on 1-hit or sequenced vocabulary set. Will also vary with grid size, however system is built to access words with least amount of “hits” necessary	28, 36, 60, and 84 button locations	Main features similar to the LAMP Words for Life App. Vocab Builder Word Finder More flexibility with grid size for users with unique access needs. Keyboard (ABC or QWERTY) Personalization including uploading photos, adding recorded audio, etc	Unity Discover App is free for 30 days
GoTalk Now Plus Overview:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5zITyNRNAQ	Under 250 Reviews	Varies depending on pre-made books available for download. Ability to create customized books	Dependent on how App is programmed.	Customizable	Visual Scenes Add photos to buttons Add recorded speech/audio	Parents or SLPs can download GoTalkNow Lite, which will not have the same features but allow for modeling of a similar vocabulary.
Grid for iPad Overview:  https://www.youtube.com/live/qjY4zG_OSOg	Under 250 Reviews	Category Based and Text Based options available PCS, SymbolStix, Widget symbols	Varies depending on Vocabulary selected (ie; SuperCore, VocoChat, QuickStepand more)	Vocabulary Dependent SuperCore 30 SuperCore 50 QuickStep 8 QuickStep 20 QuickStep48	AI Tool/Fix Feature (for text based AAC) Remote editing Multi-Media Integration Keyboard (ABC or QWERTY) Personalization including uploading photos, hiding/masking icons, etc, recording audio, etc)	30-day free trial offered. The App includes the ability to share vocabularies between parents/SLPs via a SmartBox account linked with DropBox.
Flexspeak Overview:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulnFCOesLSQ	Under 250 Reviews	Category-based Core Vocab Fringe Vocab	Varies depending on grid size. Typically, 2-3 hits in all grid sizes.	40 Locations 56 Locations 20 Locations	Access to many languages/multilingual support In App language translation Remote editing/sharing AI Integration for efficient customization and programming (i.e. if you add a new icon, it will designate the folder to place it in) When editing, shares and translates new buttons to all languages Integration of GIFs to icons for further customization	Professional accounts available for SLPs, OTs, and AAC specialists upon verification. Visit website for instructions.

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TD Snap® is a trademark of Tobii-Dynavox LLC.

Unity®, TouchChat®, LAMP^TM, and LAMP Words for Life® are trademarks of PRC-Saltillo.

GoTalk® is a trademark of Attainment Company, Inc.

Grid is a trademark of SmartBox Assistive Technology

Flexspeak is a trademark of Flexspeak, Inc

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