# Twinkl Symbols AAC System — user reviews > 51 indexed App Store user reviews of Twinkl Symbols AAC System by Twinkl Limited, rated 4.70/5 from 309 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twinkl-symbols-aac-system/id1543188023/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twinkl-symbols-aac-system/id1543188023.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 262 · 4★ 28 · 3★ 7 · 2★ 6 · 1★ 6 ## What do users think of Twinkl Symbols AAC System? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Easy to use and understand - 💖 Great for children with special needs - 💡 Brilliant resource for creating visuals - ✨ High quality and simple to use - 🚀 Quick and easy to create boards - 💰 Free resource, highly beneficial - 🗣️ Text-to-speech function - 🎨 Superb customisation options - 🎯 Well-made categories and search - 🌟 Life-changing for users - ✅ Great for PECS and visuals - 💯 Amazing for autistic children - 📱 Portable and convenient - 👍 User-friendly interface - ✅ Helpful for quick adaptations - 🌟 Fantastic app, used daily **Cons** - ⚠️ Limited board sizes (8x5 max) - 🎛️ Math question feature not needed/accessible - 🗑️ Ineffective junk collected from educators - 🔄 Updates cause issues (voice stopped working) - ❓ Difficulty updating the app - ❌ Custom symbols not appearing on shared boards - 🗄️ Everything stored locally, no account sync - 📉 Lost custom symbols when sharing - ⚠️ Button section not working - 🤔 App keeps crashing - ❓ Can't edit misspelled words (fifteen) - 🚫 Says out of date on first download **Commonly reported bugs** - Voice stopped working after last update - App closes when going to voice settings - Maths question feature pops up unexpectedly - Custom symbols not appearing on shared boards - Lost custom symbols when sharing boards - Button section not working - App keeps crashing - Misspelled word 'fifteen' cannot be edited - Says out of date on first download - Cannot get pictures to come up - Communication/chat boards missing link back to home page **Most requested features** - Folders inside boards for more options - More board size options - Ability to add folders on the board - Spell check feature - Option to make buttons bigger - Keep the app free - Login option to sync boards between app and website - Option to share custom symbol folders - Link Twinkl account and Symbols app - Alphabetical order for saved boards ## Newest reviews (14 of 51) ### 4/5 — Amazing AAC - Though few suggestions *2025-12-07, version 3.1.5* Hi! Soo I’ve been using symbols aac for about a year or so now and I absolutely adore the symbols, how easy they are to use and understand. One thing I wish is that there was folders inside the boards that you can press to access more options. Like for example, about me. I can make a board about me BUT not all of it fits. I find it hard to use my book, as there are WAY too many sub categories to scroll and press. I need a lot of subcategories as I rely on aac to communicate all the time meaning lots of different scenarios. Like for example inside a classroom setting, At work, in a doctor’s appointment and etc. The board sizes are quite limited in terms of functionality. You can fit most core vocab if you want however the max size is 8x5.. it doesn’t fit all the things I need. I’m basically an adult now and I need that flexibility. I’ve had to switch to weave chat for a while due to the sizing difference but it lacks all the icons I need. If there’s a way to maybe add more board sizes or add folders on the board, that would be amazing. If not then I mean it doesn’t matter too much, I just have to find a solution. ### 4/5 — Sound has stopped working after last update 🥹 *2025-09-21, version 3.1.5* This app is incredible! We have loved using it, but unfortunately after the last update the voice has stopped working when clicking on boards and communication book. When attempting to go to voice settings the app closes now. Pleas help! ### 4/5 — Great but the maths question feature is not needed *2025-02-24, version 3.1* I work in speech and language therapy and this app is incredible. It has so much to offer for free, and already comes with pre-made books and boards so for people completely new to AAC they don’t have to start from scratch. However, I am not a fan of the maths question feature that pops up when you try to navigate into a different area of the app. For example when I was trying to change something in the settings, I wasn’t able to open the page I wanted until I had correctly answered the pop up maths question. I don’t feel like this is a very accessible feature for some of the users of this app to have, and I have people I work with who wouldn’t be able to access answering some of the questions that pop up (I’m terrible at maths myself so I was caught off guard trying to answer them!). I can’t figure out if this feature can be turned off, but I feel it should be optional, as some users with higher needs may find this frustrating when they are using this app for communication purposes. ### 4/5 — Suggestions *2024-04-05, version 2.4.8* This is such a user friendly app to create boards for use within an SpEd classroom. There are a couple of features that would be great to have implemented. 1. The option to share custom symbol folders. We have found that creating your own symbol using Twinkl or phone photos does not appear on a shared board when you send the code to another user. The visual square is blank. 2. A login option for the app that syncs your boards between the website version and the app. ### 4/5 — Brilliant app but not linked to an account *2024-02-20, version 2.4.5* UPDATE in reply to developers comments: Unfortunately being able to share boards doesn't help me as I am using custom symbols :( This app is wonderful. It is the only one I have found (and I have tried many) which does everything I want it to do (except one thing - I'll get to that). I've been using it to upload my own symbols and photos, and create now and next boards and schedules. I love that it reads out the words when you tap them. Lovely user interface, the app looks great and runs really smoothly, it has never crashed on me. There are loads of built in symbols too. My one gripe? Everything is stored locally. Nothing is linked to any kind of account with Twinkle or anywhere else. That's a significant problem (and why I have only given 4 stars) because it means that anything I do on one device I have to do all over again if using a different device. A phone upgrade means I now have to start all over again from scratch :( I'd love to hear if this is a feature being worked on, because I feel I need to look at alternative apps to find one that links to an account as I don't want to have to rebuild everything whenever I change device. ### 5/5 — Amazing *2023-10-29, version 2.4.2* Every school, nursery should be using this app .its amazing! ### 5/5 — Wonderful app *2023-08-25, version 2.4* Very easy to use love it ### 5/5 — Great app for my baby *2023-06-07, version 2.2.7* Emmanuel is learning how to speak baby language. Here is how well he’s doing with first words: Excellent: dada Very Good: esther, Ella Needs Improvement: mama, bye, grandma, grandpa, hi ### 5/5 — Great basic boardmaker! *2023-06-06, version 2.2.7* I was looking for something more portable than my daughter’s communication cards and this works great! ### 5/5 — Planner creation app *2023-05-03, version 2.2.7* Incredibly supportive and currently free resource for a stay at home mum with a possible ND toddler. Being able to have access to this type of software is just incredible. Amazing range of symbols and easy to design boards or booklets. I hope this is around forever. ### 5/5 — Really useful thank you for making it free *2023-03-23, version 2.2.5* It has really benefited me as i am 15 and autistic and can not talk in-front of people unless i know them really well. This app has allowed me to communicate my thoughts and feelings and not get frustrated or lonely. There is only one thing i think would be useful to add and that is spell check if possible. Thank you for helping from (Larissa) ### 5/5 — Superb! *2023-03-18, version 2.2.5* Some apps focus on constructing sentences. This app focuses on making the word EASY TO FIND in the first place! Well-made categories, SUPERB search feature, SUPERB display, SUPERB customisation options! 5 Stars, would recommend to a friend. ### 5/5 — Share? Bigger button options? *2023-03-14, version 2.2.5* Hi! I am loving the app. But how do I share buttons and boards to collaborate use with therapists using a different device? Also is there a way to make the buttons bigger for easier differentiation when a younger kid is learning and using the app? Also please keep this free. It’s a godsend to have this app and all of its features without the price tag ### 5/5 — Amazing! *2023-03-08, version 2.2.5* This app is amazing for autistic children and/or children with learning disabilities I would rate this app a 5/5! 😃 ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Junk *2025-01-12, version 3.0.13* Lots of junk collected from US educators and put into this app ineffectively. Don’t use. ### 1/5 — TWINKL Symbol app is not opening *2023-07-01* Today this app is not functioning. When it will be fixed. **Developer response:** We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing difficulties with the app. Have you tried updating it? Be sure to keep an eye out for future releases and complimentary resources available on our Website. As always, our TwinklCares team are available 24/7 if you have any questions or queries... they'll be very glad to help. Have a great day! ### 1/5 — Please help! *2023-06-30, version 2.2.7* Just created my first board for my daughter to try tomorrow at such a late hour. It has been working fine then all of a sudden it says that I need to download the latest version to continue using it. I’ve only just downloaded it! There is no update available on App Store. I’ve deleted the app and started again but it just keeps saying the same thing and cannot get past that message. ### 1/5 — Says out of date even though I just downloaded it *2021-03-01, version 1.0.7* On opening the app states it’s out of date and needs updating even though I’ve downloaded for the first time ever. App Store states the app was updated just 2 weeks ago to 1.0.7 so can’t be out of date. ### 2/5 — My review *2024-08-27, version 2.5.1* It told me to update the newest version but I don’t know how to do it ### 3/5 — Not speaking labels *2023-07-07, version 2.2.9* I’m a Behavior Analyst and have loved having this app to use for basic communication with my clients before they have accessed their own AAC devices. Unfortunately it suddenly stopped speaking the button labels out loud as they are pressed and will now only speak when we press the speak button to read the full sentence strip, and this is highly inconvenient for young learners with low effort response tolerance. ### 3/5 — Sharing App *2022-10-21, version 2.2.3* It is great and easy to use but I wish it wouldn’t lose my created symbols when I share boards. I am trying to share between home and school and all my work is lost. ### 3/5 — Hmm *2022-06-24, version 2.1.5* Wide range of options but keeps crashing ### 3/5 — Amanda Hodges *2021-03-07, version 1.2* The app looks quite good although in the numbers fifteen is spelt wrong and can’t edit to change it. I will keep giving this app a trial and will feed back later. ### 4/5 — They removed the voice i used but otherwise we good (edit) *2026-01-14, version 3.1.6* Meh Edit: Still like my old voice better but i downloaded a new one ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — PLEASE READ. Amazing app, I recommend! But… *2026-07-27, version 3.1.9* Hi! I’m Sophie. I’m verbal and I have PDA autism, ADHD, and ASD. This app is great! I struggle to communicate my emotions/feelings sometimes and this really helps. 💕 I have already submitted to “Feedback & Support” in this app’s Settings Menu to add the option to remove all LGBTQIA+ things for parental controls, homophobic people, and religious people or just people who feel uncomfortable about it. I’m one of those people who are Religious (I am a Protestant Christian) and I also am just 11 and I feel overwhelmed and/or uncomfortable on this LGBTQIA+ things. Please I’m begging you, add the option to remove. Thank you! ### 5/5 — Good for animals *2026-05-08, version 3.1.9* I got this app for my smart guinea pig and he loves it everything he says on this app allows us to understand him better he even knows how to use the app and when he says something it is accurate thank you for this app it seems good for autism to. ### 5/5 — Great AAC system *2025-12-14, version 3.1.5* I use this for my child with special needs, he loves his timetables and routines ### 5/5 — Primary teaching assistant *2025-11-14, version 3.1.5* I have absolutely loved creating visuals and communication cards for our children. They have come on leaps and bound. Thank you so much for a brilliant resource. ### 5/5 — Great app *2025-04-06, version 3.1.1* Such a neat app, so user friendly for my 7 year old still learning to speak read and spell. Love it ### 5/5 — Please keep free *2024-10-17, version 3.0.8* This app is amazing. Please consider keeping it free as this would benefit sooooo many people who may not have the funds for a Twinkl account ### 5/5 — Amazing!! *2024-07-18, version 2.5.1* I have used Twinkl for years both for professional and personal use and love it but I only recently discovered Symbols. Now I am besotted! As a parent of a SEND child the app is so useful to have on my phone it is quick easy high quality yet simple to use. The option of printing out our own boards straight from the phone is massively time saving. The additional option of logging on via the Twinkl website is invaluable. Already I have used to create new boards for both my home and my classroom! Thank you. My only question is can I link up my Twinkl account and symbols app? ### 5/5 — helpful and easy to use *2024-07-01, version 2.5.1* very easy to trial aac for kids who haven’t started or those who can’t afford aac app yet ### 5/5 — Amazing resource for AAC *2024-05-09, version 2.4.9* This is an amazing find- I work with a non verbal 6yo in mainstream school and the delay for funded anything has been the bane of my existence. This has changed everything for my student and I. Sadly it no longer works on our school iPad as it’s an old one, so I have to use it on my phone ### 5/5 — Thanks! *2024-01-30, version 2.4.5* Thank you so very much for providing this free,(presently), app! I am using it for a student who is awaiting an AAC evaluation. I do not have access to other apps as my employer provides very little help in this area. You are giving a voice to a very smart little person! A million thanks is not enough! --- *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 2026-08-16.*