# SFY-Lite > 30-day free trial of a full-featured AAC communication app. (iPhone/iPad app by Speak for Yourself LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sfy-lite/id521884641 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Speak for Yourself LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482508201) - Category: Education, Medical - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.20/5 from 150 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 1.4 GB - Languages: American English - Released: 2012-05-03 - Data updated: 2026-09-01 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sfy-lite/id521884641/reviews.md ## What is SFY? IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS IS NOT A SUBSCRIPTION! AFTER THE 30 DAYS, IT JUST STOPS WORKING. You don't have to cancel it...YOU AREN'T GOING TO BE CHARGED. If Speak for Yourself is the right choice, purchase the full version! It’s FINALLY here! This is the answer to everyone who has been hesitant to purchase the full version of Speak for Yourself without being able to try it. SFY-Lite 2.0 (and above) gives you access to the full Speak for Yourself app capabilities* for a 30 day FREE trial!  SfY-Lite includes access to the almost 5000 word vocabulary, full programming capabilities, the unparalleled search feature, history feature, Hold That Thought, and voice options. By doing this, AAC users, SLPs, other professionals, and family members are able to use the intuitive programming and features of Speak for Yourself and access the library of almost 11,000 Smarty Symbols®. SFY-Lite is not intended to be an individual's permanent AAC language system. It was designed to determine if an individual is able to access the button size, activate the buttons, and use Speak for Yourself to improve communication.  The free trial will only last for 30 days. After the 30 days, it will go back to the static main screen where it started. HOWEVER, you will be able to access your history data and your vocabulary file, even after the trial ends. That means that any of your programming and customization will be saved so that you can transfer it into the full version. Speak for Yourself was designed by two ASHA-certified speech-language pathologists (SLPs) with an extensive knowledge of AAC devices and implementation. We're very excited to give EVERYONE the ability to have the full functionality of Speak for Yourself in their hands and homes for free! You have nothing to lose and every reason to take 30 days and give it a try. With the release of a new and improved SFY-Lite, we invite you to join us in our mission to change the world...one voice at a time. *The only features that are not available in SfY-Lite are Acapela premium voice offered in the full version as in-app purchases and multi-user capabilities (the full version can hold 40 different user vocabulary files). ## Key features - 30-day free trial - Full vocabulary access (~5000 words) - Full programming capabilities - Search and history features - Hold That Thought feature - Voice options ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 30-day Trial | Free | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 12) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sfy-lite/id521884641/reviews.md ### 5/5 — SFY-Lite *2026-06-28* SFY-Lite ### 1/5 — Bruh >>>>>:( *2025-12-24* Seriously? You make this one for money and the other one not, in deleting this game rn bruh (≖_≖ ) ### 1/5 — I should not have to pay monthly to be able to speak. *2024-07-29* I go nonverbal a lot and i use apps and other tools to help me communicate my needs. Wi the this app however i have to pay monthly just to do so, and when i tried the free trial you only get a couple words (not nearly enough to express any feelings). I feel they are profiting off of people’s disabilities which j find very ableist in a way. Sure other people use it for different reasons but i feel like it should be more accessible to people like me. ### 5/5 — Incredible and underrated *2024-04-08* This app “clicked” right from the start. Was hesitant to trial this. No one talks about this app like proloquo2go or lamp gets talk. Proloquo2go was frustrating to say the least, folders within folders within folders led to frustration. I underestimated this app. I was wrong. Within days, with a little to no practice it could be used to communicate so much faster and easier than a year of proloquo2go practice could do. It’s a genius setup and an extensive vocabulary. Thank you so much for making this app. It’s amazing. It makes sense. I think it’s so underrated compared to other well known programs. Everything is well placed. Everything is easy to navigate to. We are seriously considering getting this app after the trial is over if we can afford it. A few user feedbacks though, perhaps it would be beneficial for there to be a way to “turn on” a color scheme like the Fitzgerald for example. It would help a lot of people with organization and as well as vision impairments. It is also very familiar to some. Another thing that could be done is make the symbols outlines thicker like in the pecs or symbolstix for example. If not perhaps an option to change the symbols to a different type.This could also help a lot of people with vision impairments since the grid cannot be adjusted. Another thing I came up with is that,perhaps, since the grid should not be adjusted for the motor plan, there could be a mode for motor issues where the grid is cut directly in half placed in two screens. Then the user could scroll up and down (or perhaps press a down page button on the top next to the hold that thought button )between the two screen to find the words they need. Words would still technically be in the same place, just need be to scroll to find them. I understand that this would make the process to communicate a tad bit slower but I imagine some people are unable to use speak for yourself because the grid buttons are too small. And they choose a different app. So if you do this or something similar it would open up your amount of users by a huge amount, for those with severe motor impairments. Just a suggestion. Those are little things I find worth thinking about but definitely, no complaints. This app is one of the best. ### 1/5 — Terrible app *2022-10-12, version 2.1* The whole thing is a pay to use and not all of us have that money! I wouldn’t recommend it unless you want to pay to communicate when your non verbal ### 4/5 — It's Good! *2021-12-04* I was super excited to see the lite version because a few years ago when i was deciding on whether to pick this or proloquo2go, i picked that app. But i was still curious about it. And it's a good app. It's fine, it's different. Love the vocabulary, love the morphology page. Takes a long time to get used to, but that's standard for any aac program. Wish you could stop it from speaking each word, and also if you could remove some of the labels for words. (like: or, the, as, a, an. or words with "self explanatory symbols" like up, down, left, right arrows and some other buttons) The speaking each word really stops it from being 5 stars, but it is a good app. i do like it. It's a good option. ### 2/5 — Disappointed. *2021-03-20* I wanted to try this, but after i started trial, There was only a few words. And also, The edit, and babble but were not working, so i had no way of editing the tiles. Not happy. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2021-02-28* I downloaded the SFY-lite successfully but when clicking begin free trial, it doesn’t change. Really discouraged ### 5/5 — great app! *2014-08-03, version 1.1* excellent app, easy to use for both parents professionals, and kids ! Excellent customer service! ### 5/5 — Wonderful potential *2013-07-17* Do not misunderstand the title of this post. The potential that is eluded to is the potential my daughter has to speak through this app. The layout of the screen is easy to understand for my 3 year old. She is enjoying the lite version immensely. More importantly, she seems to understand that this "game" on her iPad will talk when she herself is verbally unable. ## Frequently asked questions about SFY ### What is SFY-Lite? SFY-Lite is a free 30-day trial version of the Speak for Yourself Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) app. It provides full access to the app's core features, including a large vocabulary, programming options, and search functionality, allowing users to test its suitability for their communication needs. ### What features are included in the SFY-Lite trial? The SFY-Lite trial includes access to nearly 5000 words, full programming capabilities, the search feature, history feature, Hold That Thought, and various voice options. It also provides access to the Smarty Symbols® library. The only features not available are premium Acapela voices and multi-user capabilities. ### How much does SFY-Lite cost? SFY-Lite is completely free to use for a 30-day period. After the trial ends, the app reverts to a static main screen and stops working, with no charges incurred. Users can then choose to purchase the full version of Speak for Yourself if they find it beneficial. ### What happens to my saved data after the 30-day trial ends? Even after the 30-day trial concludes, you will retain access to your history data and vocabulary file. This means any programming and customization you've done will be saved, allowing you to easily transfer it to the full version of Speak for Yourself if you decide to purchase it. ### Who designed Speak for Yourself and SFY-Lite? The Speak for Yourself app, including SFY-Lite, was designed by two ASHA-certified speech-language pathologists (SLPs). They possess extensive knowledge of AAC devices and implementation, ensuring the app is built with professional expertise and user needs in mind. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 3.0 — 2026-01-22 This version updates SfY-Lite to match features and updates in the full version of Speak for Yourself 4.9 so you can make a decision based on the current functionality of Speak for Yourself. ### 2.1 — 2021-10-01 *Unlocked FAMILY and FEEL pages to make them editable. *Dark mode is now supported *User interface and appearance improvements *Bug fixes including a “back” button while in open/close ### 2.0 — 2020-12-19 Get a FREE 30-day trial of the full version of Speak for Yourself! ### 1.1 — 2012-05-03 No release notes. ## Apps similar to SFY | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Expressive Go](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expressive-go/id6464439073) | 3.0 (7) | Free | Education | | [Avaz AAC](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avaz-aac/id909574843) | 4.1 (314) | Free | Education | | [CommBoards: AAC Speech Talker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commboards-aac-speech-talker/id1522541894) | 4.3 (89) | Free | Education | | [Verbal AUTISM](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verbal-autism/id6467978921) | 5.0 (4) | Free | Education | | [Otsimo AAC \| Tap and Talk](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otsimo-aac-tap-and-talk/id6443643989) | 4.3 (50) | Free | Education | | [Keyguard Designer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyguard-designer/id1520283399) | 2.7 (3) | Free | Education | ## More apps by Speak for Yourself LLC - [Speak for Yourself](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speak-for-yourself/id482508198) All apps by Speak for Yourself LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/482508201 ## Related topics [autism communication](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/autism-communication) · [nonverbal communicator](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/nonverbal-communicator) · [nonverbal](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/nonverbal) · [autism speaks](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/autism-speaks) · [proloquo coach](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/proloquo-coach) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-01.*