App Comparison Guide
Compare AAC speech apps and find selection guidance to choose the right communication app for your needs.
App | Apple App Store Rating | Vocabulary | Navigation | Grid Size | Key Features | Access to App on Multiple Devices for Parents or SLPs? |
4.8 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. | |
4.2 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. | |
4.1 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. | |
3.9 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. | |
3.8 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 | 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. SLPs– Can access a free version via the LAMP Partner Program by completing a free training & application on their website. | |
NA 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 | |
2.3 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. | |
3.5 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. | |
5.0 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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Proloquo2go® is a registered trademark of AssistiveWARE B.V. in the US.
TD Snap® is a trademark of Tobii-Dynavox LLC.
Unity®, TouchChat®, LAMPTM, 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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