FlashWords AAC vs Lectary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FlashWords AAC
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FlashWords AAC is an app for the Early Reading method which is successfully applied in the education of children with Down Syndrome or a delayed development that also affects speech development. FlashWords AAC is available in 2 versions: * FlashWords AAC Pro allows to learn an unlimited number of words. * FlashWords AAC allows only the first 6 words to be learned. An In-App purchase is required to learn an unlimited number of words. FlashWords AAC is based on the concept described in the series Small Steps, Early Reading. This Early Intervention Program was developed by the Special Education Center, at the Macquarie University in Sydney. Under their point of view reading is only a positive side effect. The app contains the basic exercise Learn Words for acquiring new words and five games for consolidating the words. Thousands of speech recordings are provided within the program, but you can also record your own words. The acquired words are collected in a list, which documents the progress made. In order to let multiple players use the app, FlashWords AAC offers a user manager. Individual word lists and settings can be saved and resumed quickly. Targets: • Speech and communication development • Reading training (whole words) Fields of operation: • Early Intervention • Children with delayed/hindered speech development (e.g. Down Syndrom) • Children and adults with learning disabilities • AAC Compatible switch adapters (without any claim to completeness): Blue2, APPlicator, Simply Works (Enter or Space)
Lectary
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Lectary, überall und jederzeit Gebärden lernen mit Videounterstützung. -einfach zu bedienen -lektionenbasiertes Wörterbuch -Lektionen offline verfügbar
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lectary at none against FlashWords AAC's 1. Lectary also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. FlashWords AAC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lectary asks for nothing beyond the download.
FlashWords AAC ships an update every 15 months, Lectary every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FlashWords AAC | Lectary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months — better | Every 18 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 369 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IntegraTools GmbH | Technische Universität Wien |
In-app purchases
FlashWords AAC
- Learn new words$44.99
Lectary
No in-app purchases









