Comparison

Clicker Communicator Widgit vs Leap Learning's App Universe

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

Head to head
About

Clicker Communicator Widgit

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A VOICE FOR EVERYONE Clicker Communicator is the definitive AAC app that gives a voice to children and young people with speech and language challenges. This is the latest addition to Crick Software’s Clicker family, developed over 20 years and used worldwide. "The app is so user friendly and easy to customize. Personally, I think it is the BEST AAC app I have seen" - Rose Duszynski, AT Specialist β€œI love the crisp, easy-to-use interface! The thoughtfulness of features that no other AAC apps have speaks to Crick's continued dedication to students with special needs.” - Laura Giovanetti, CAGS, CCC-SLP, ATP GET STARTED QUICKLY The ready-made Vocabulary Sets are carefully constructed using color-coded, research-based core words - a proven approach for providing a rich communication experience and developing language skills. The three levels, Clicker Core 1, 2, and 3, cover a wide ability range and use consistent layouts to optimize motor-mapping and enable children to progress from one level to the next. CREATE AND EDIT IN MINUTES Clicker Communicator works in the same intuitive way as all the Clicker Apps, enabling you to meet the particular needs of your learners by editing the ready-made Vocabulary Sets or creating your own. Personalize every last detail by adding photos, colors, and topics, and repositioning cells. And you won’t find a faster way of searching and selecting symbols anywhere! DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN We’ve used our 20+ years of experience in developing special needs software to create an app that includes: β€’ Easy to read Sassoon font β€’ Realistic children’s voices β€’ Child-friendly keyboard with symbol-supported predictor β€’ Research-based Vocabulary Sets at three levels β€’ Free curriculum-based Vocabulary Sets on LearningGrids WIDGIT SYMBOLS INCLUDED This app includes the complete Widgit symbols library (SymbolStix and PCS versions of Clicker Communicator are available as separate apps in the App Store). If you wish to use a combination of the sets above you MUST purchase the SymbolStix version of the app (in which these sets are available at an additional cost), as you cannot purchase additional sets for this version. Additional pictures are provided by the new CrickPix Library: 3,500 curriculum pictures to support a wide range of classroom topics. TALK IN CLASS Get your learners with speech challenges taking an active vocal part in the classroom. Our free LearningGrids resources provide the opportunity to respond to teaching points, participate in discussions, and ask and answer topic-based questions. These sets provide access to the vocabulary your learners will meet in their curriculum topics, and provide a natural link to literacy development. UNIQUELY ACCESSIBLE Clicker Communicator has a wide range of accessibility options: β€’ SuperKeys – our unique access method for those who need big target areas. Just tap the cluster containing the symbol you want, and then tap the symbol in the enlarged cluster. β€’ No scrolling or swiping – so every tap is accepted. β€’ Switch access for one and two switches. β€’ Toolbars only visible when editing – all navigation is done from the grid. β€’ Favorite/Recent messages and Vocabulary Sets accessible with just two taps. SHARE AND BACKUP There’s a Backup Safe provided within the app, and Vocabulary Sets can be shared or backed up via email, AirDrop, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, or WebDAV. PART OF CRICK SOFTWARE’S CLICKER FAMILY Based in the UK and US, Crick Software has a worldwide reputation for quality educational software for learners of all abilities, and we provide free support by email, phone and the Clicker Communicator Users Group on Facebook. Clicker Communicator is part of the Clicker Apps family – find more in the App Store by searching for Crick Software.

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Leap Learning's App Universe

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- Get instant access to more than 300 modular educational apps! - The apps are categorised into colour coded categories for a better overview. Topics included: - English Literacy - English Numeracy - Norwegian Literacy - Norwegian Numeracy - Norwegian Nynorsk The apps are suitable for - Children 3-10 years - Primary schools - Adult education - Special education For Terms of Use, see: https://leaplearning.no/ios-terms

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Leap Learning's App Universe at Free against Clicker Communicator Widgit's $199.99. Leap Learning's App Universe also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Leap Learning's App Universe is free to download; Clicker Communicator Widgit costs $199.99 up front. Clicker Communicator Widgit sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Leap Learning's App Universe sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $17.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clicker Communicator Widgit ships an update every 9 months, Leap Learning's App Universe monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Clicker Communicator Widgit versus Leap Learning's App Universe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClicker Communicator WidgitLeap Learning's App Universe
Price$199.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsMonthly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size719 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrick SoftwareLeap Learning AS

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Clicker Communicator Widgit

One-time10
  • OliviaFree
  • RachelFree
  • RhonaFree
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  • RyanFree
  • SaulFree
  • ScottFree
  • TracyFree
  • TylerFree
  • HeatherFree
  • Valeria$11.99
8 purchases

Leap Learning's App Universe

Subscriptions8
  • Norwegian Literacy$17.491 Year
  • Norwegian Numeracy$17.491 Year
  • Norwegian Nynorsk$17.491 Year
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  • English Literacy$19.991 Year
  • English Numeracy$19.991 Year
  • English Literacy and Numeracy$19.991 Year
  • Norwegian Literacy & Numeracy$25.991 Year
  • Nor Literacy, Math, Nynorsk$43.991 Year

Questions

Is Clicker Communicator Widgit free?
Clicker Communicator Widgit costs $199.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Leap Learning's App Universe free?
Leap Learning's App Universe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Clicker Communicator Widgit or Leap Learning's App Universe have ads?
Neither Clicker Communicator Widgit nor Leap Learning's App Universe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clicker Communicator Widgit or Leap Learning's App Universe?
Clicker Communicator Widgit ships an update every 9 months, and Leap Learning's App Universe monthly. Most recently, Clicker Communicator Widgit was updated on October 8, 2026 and Leap Learning's App Universe on October 15, 2026.

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