Comparison

Grid for iPad vs Vivi User App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Grid for iPad

This app provides a comprehensive Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) solution for individuals with diverse communication needs. It offers flexible tools, evidence-based resources, and customizable features that adapt as users' needs evolve.

Highlights
  • Evidence-based AAC resources
  • Online community grid sets
  • In-app and remote editing
  • AI-powered design tools
  • Multiple symbol libraries
  • Multilingual support
  • Pre-built communication resources
Features
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Grid for iPad is a complete Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) solution designed for people of all ages and communication needs. It offers a range of resources, flexible communication tools, and options that can be adapted over time. Try it FREE for 30 days - voices included! Key features: ► A range of included content for people who need symbol or text based AAC, including Super Core, Voco Chat, and Text Talker ► Suitable for use with touch access or switches. ► Evidence-based symbol AAC vocabularies, created by experienced speech and language therapists and education professionals, with a focus on vocabulary for communicating within everyday routines and activities. ► Includes SymbolStix, PCS and Widgit symbols – choose the symbol library that is most suitable, to match the symbols already being used in the environment, or to support transition from other AAC systems. ► Voices and grid sets for over 20 languages to support communication in a range of languages. Ideal for multilingual families or classrooms. Why families and professionals choose Grid for iPad for children and adults with communication difficulties: ► In-app editing – Fast, intuitive editing makes it easy to add new words, personalise vocabulary, and adapt layouts to the needs of the individual. ► Remote Editing – SLTs, teachers and families can edit any time, without needing the device in their hands. ► Powerful voice technology – Choose from a range of voices, including the latest AI powered multilingual voices from ElevenLabs, or for those who are able to, record your own voice messages. ► AI Powered Tools - Make use of optional tools to correct typing errors, or support the user to change the tone or wording of their message. ► Talk to your Smart Speaker – Use Grid for iPad to speak instructions to smart home devices, request music, hear the latest news and weather, play games and ask questions. ► Online Grids – Do even more with Grid for iPad by searching and downloading FREE ready-made grid sets created by clinicians, educators, and the Grid community. What’s included: ► Super Core - Evidence-based core vocabulary focused on communication within everyday routines and activities. Designed for supporting AAC learners from single words to building full sentences. Available in 30‑cell and 50‑cell sizes, with simpler 12 and 20 cell learning grids for those just starting out. ►Voco Chat – Designed to enable users to communicate for a wide range of reasons, with supported message pathways and carefully chosen vocabulary, for fast and efficient symbol communication. ► Alpha Core - Offers a range of text-based layouts to support the communication of people with changing physical abilities, with quick access to predictive text and common phrases, alongside a keyboard of your choice. ► Text Talker - Enabling people to say what they want to say in the moment, or prepare and save messages in advance for faster conversations. ►Aphasia Duo - Designed specifically for people with aphasia and their communication partners to support participation in everyday life, including a range of word-finding and conversational supports, and whiteboard for writing and drawing. ► PODD (in-app purchase) - Created by Australian Speech Pathologist Gayle Porter, PODD organises language according to the reason for communication, designed to support spontaneous communication in any situation. ► And MUCH more - Grid for iPad also includes a range of interactive learning activities (just try Dilbert the Dog!), animated communication from Symoji, and educational resources. Simple, flexible pricing: Grid for iPad is available through a monthly subscription with a 30-day FREE trial or as a one-off purchase. You can cancel your subscription at any time. Contact our tech support experts any time at support@thinksmartbox.com For more details on our evidence-based vocabularies, visit the Smartbox Hub.

About

Vivi User App

This tool allows seamless real-time sharing and display of information from any device. Enhance collaboration and engagement by annotating, capturing, and saving content wirelessly from anywhere in the room.

Highlights
  • Real-time information sharing
  • Wireless display and annotation
  • Capture and save content
  • Cross-device compatibility
  • Enhanced collaboration
  • Room-wide accessibility
Features
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Vivi is a wireless presentation tool that enables users to share, display, annotate, capture and save information in real time, from anywhere in the room. Engage more actively and collaborate more effectively, with the freedom to move around and use any device you like.

Screenshots

Vivi User App4 screens

Verdict

The call

Grid for iPad and Vivi User App both sit at 3.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Grid for iPad's written reviews are positive against 13% of Vivi User App's. Grid for iPad also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Vivi User App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Grid for iPad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Vivi User App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for Grid for iPad against 3.5 for Vivi User App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 11 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Grid for iPad's written reviews are positive against 13% of Vivi User App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grid for iPad ships an update fortnightly, Vivi User App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Grid for iPad versus Vivi User App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrid for iPadVivi User App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (18 ratings) — better3.5 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better11
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.4 GB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmartbox Assistive TechnologyVivi Australia

Customer experience

Grid for iPad

All ratings18 ratings
Positive61.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Vivi User App

All ratings11 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative45.5%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Grid for iPad

Subscriptions1
  • Grid for iPad Subscription1 Month trial$10.991 Month
One-time2
  • PODD for Grid (English)$99.00
  • Grid for iPad one-off purchase$299.99
None

Vivi User App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Grid for iPad free?
Grid for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vivi User App free?
Vivi User App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Grid for iPad or Vivi User App?
Grid for iPad is rated higher. Grid for iPad averages 3.6 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Vivi User App averages 3.5 from 11 ratings.
Do Grid for iPad or Vivi User App have ads?
Neither Grid for iPad nor Vivi User App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Grid for iPad or Vivi User App?
Grid for iPad ships an update fortnightly, and Vivi User App every 2 months. Most recently, Grid for iPad was updated on November 2, 2026 and Vivi User App on November 3, 2026.

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