Clicker Communicator Widgit vs Candy Cards
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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 “I 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: • Easy to read Sassoon font • Realistic children’s voices • Child-friendly keyboard with symbol-supported predictor • Research-based Vocabulary Sets at three levels • 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: • 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. • No scrolling or swiping – so every tap is accepted. • Switch access for one and two switches. • Toolbars only visible when editing – all navigation is done from the grid. • 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.
Candy Cards
This app provides an accessible digital card deck for a popular candy-themed board game. It allows users to tap cards to reveal them and hear instructions read aloud, with optional Bluetooth switch support. It's designed to help individuals with limited dexterity or low vision participate in the game.
- Digital card deck for board game
- Tap to reveal cards
- Read-aloud move instructions
- Bluetooth switch compatibility
- Low-vision display mirroring
- Aids limited dexterity
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Make a favorite candy-themed board game more accessible for everyone! This easy-to-use card deck companion helps players of all abilities join the fun. Simply tap a face-down card on your device to flip it over and hear the move instruction read aloud. For players with limited dexterity, an optional Bluetooth switch button can be used to flip the cards. For players with low vision, mirror your device to a projector or large display so everyone can easily see each card. Whether you’re playing in a classroom, special education setting, therapy environment, or at home, this app makes it easier for more students and adults to participate and play alongside everyone else. NOTE: This app is a companion to a physical candy-themed board game and is not a complete game by itself. You must own the physical board game to play. This app is designed as an accessibility add-on to help make the game easier for everyone to enjoy.
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The clearest difference is price: Candy Cards at Free against Clicker Communicator Widgit's $199.99. Candy Cards also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and device support (3 vs 1). On 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
Candy Cards is free to download; Clicker Communicator Widgit costs $199.99 up front. Clicker Communicator Widgit sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Candy Cards asks for nothing beyond the download.
Clicker Communicator Widgit ships an update every 9 months, Candy Cards every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Clicker Communicator Widgit | Candy Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 719 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Crick Software | fishdog.net |
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Clicker Communicator Widgit
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Candy Cards
No in-app purchases
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