Non-Specialised Symbol-Based AAC App Evaluations

Sep 29, 2026

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Non-Specialised Symbol-Based AAC app evaluations provide an overview of multiple symbol-based AAC apps using an app evaluation table. It compares purpose, language features, supported formats, symbol sets and image options, access and motor/sensory support, and communication tools such as prediction, countdowns, social scripts, and voice options. The resource also covers backup methods, vocabulary packages, editing capabilities, other features, and costs, including practical guidance on suitability for users starting or progressing in AAC.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages25

Reading Time1 h 3 min

AccessFree to download

App overview

Apps covered

Clicker Communicator evaluation

Core purpose and assessment focus

Language features, format, and symbol sets

Access, motor/sensory/cognitive support

Tools, voices, backup, and cost

Go Talk Now evaluation

Developer and app scope

Non-Specialised Symbol-Based AAC app evaluations This resource is designed to give an overview of some symbol based AAC apps using our app evaluation table. These apps range from free to high cost and may be useful to trial with a person who requires symbols for communication. They could be beneficial for someone who is new to AAC or requires a less complex AAC system. The apps covered are: • Clicker Communicator • Go Talk Now • Grid Player • Let Me Talk • SymboTalk • Twinkl Symbols AAC System Crick Software Attainment Company Sensory Software International Ltd Appnotize UG Start Bootstrap Twinkl Limited Page 2 Page 6 Page 11 Page 15 Page 18 Page 22 Name of App: Clicker Communicator Developer: Crick Software Ltd [https://www.cricksoft.com/uk/clicker-communicator/ipad](https://www.cricksoft.com/uk/clicker-communicator/ipad) | | | | | | | | Comments | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Purpose | Assessment | Access practice | Resourcemaking | Introduction to AAC | Progression from simple to complex AAC, symbol-based | Text-based
AAC | Core-based readymade vocabulary sets or can create your own. | | Language features | Full symbol vocabulary | Basic or user added
language only | Ability to combine
concepts | Phrases | Prediction | Symbol supported prediction | Multiple keyboard layouts. Can have up to 8 prediction options set. | | Format | Symbol / Image only | Symbol / Image and/or Text | Text only | Visual scene | | | Can choose to write in message bar with or without symbols. | | Symbol Set | PCS | Widgit | Symbolstix | Other | N/A | | Apps available to purchase in all symbol sets* | | Image Options | Symbol | Take photo | Import from camera roll | Import from web browser | | | | | Access Options | Tablet touchscreen settings | Tablet switch settings | App specific touchscreen settings available | App specific switch settings | Mouse or joystick | | SuperKeys keyboard for direct access. Can turn on ‘show touches’ features. | | Support for motor impairment | Buttons of consistent size | Ability to change cell size | Ability to move position of cells | | Swiping, multi tap or long presses needed for any features | | Scrolling and swiping is turned off. | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Support for sensory impairment | Auditory prompts | Auditory fishing | Alternative colour schemes | High contrast option | Highlighting/enlarging cells | Adjust size of cells | | | Support for cognitive processing and learning | Consistent number of cells per page | Consistent location of commands | Consistent
visual presentation | Ability to hide
language or simplify | Appropriate labels for categories for developmental level of user | Consistent
colour
coding | Modified Fitzgerald Key. | | Additional tools for communication support | Visual
countdown | Social scripts | Access to camera app/ photos within app | Ability to add language around photos in app | Embedded web links from buttons in app (e.g. YouTube) | Whiteboard drawing tool | | | Voices | Preset synthesised voice | Additional
voices available free
download | Additional
voices
available at a
cost | Record own voice | Accepts voicebanking? | N/A | Acapella child and adult voices available. | | Backup Options | Dropbox | iTunes | Airdrop | USB | Email PDF | Printable for paper based back up | Google Drive, OneDrive, mail, WebDAV. | | Vocab Packages | Basic | Intermediate | Advanced | N/A | | | Clicker Core 3 Grid could be considered as Intermediate. | | Editing | Minimal editing
needed to setup for
demonstration | Easy to edit for support team | Easy to edit for user | Options to personalise | Whole vocabulary editing option (e.g. change font colour across whole package) | Instructions for editing | Curriculum based vocabulary learning grids available to download. | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Other features | C

FAQs

What is the purpose of these app evaluations?

They provide an overview of several symbol-based AAC apps and compare their features using an evaluation table.

Which types of users might benefit from these apps?

They may help people who need symbol-based communication, especially those new to AAC or those who require a less complex system.

How are apps compared in the evaluation table?

Apps are compared across purpose, language features, supported formats, symbol sets, access options, support for motor/sensory/cognitive needs, additional communication tools, voices, backup options, editing, and cost.

Sep 29, 2026

Upload by Franzy