Widgit Writer vs EasySpeak AAC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Widgit Writer
This app assists users in writing documents with integrated speech feedback and visual symbol support. It offers over 14,500 symbols to enhance understanding as you type, with additional symbol packs available for purchase.
- Speech feedback for written text
- Visual symbol support for words
- Over 14,500 symbols available
- In-app purchases for symbol packs
- Symbol support via Widgit Online account
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Widgit Writer is an app where you can write simple documents and have the support from speech feedback using the voices available in the iPad. You can also get the support from symbols showing the meaning of the words in your document as you type. You can buy the symbols as an In App Purchase, or get the symbol support via an account on Widgit Online. The Widgit Symbols includes more than 14.500 symbols.
EasySpeak AAC
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EasySpeak is a text-to-voice digital platform, helping those who use alternative methods of communication to speak easier. Say it your way with customisable settings and layouts! - Custom Voice settings. - Grid layouts, size and behaviour. - Text, colour and display settings. - Create new words or edit existing ones. - Search function and folders for quick access to the vocabulary you need.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EasySpeak AAC at none against Widgit Writer's 1. EasySpeak AAC also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support 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. Widgit Writer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EasySpeak AAC asks for nothing beyond the download.
Widgit Writer ships an update every 2 months, EasySpeak AAC every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Widgit Writer | EasySpeak AAC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 346 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Widgit Software Ltd | noah parslew |
In-app purchases
Widgit Writer
- Symbols in English$35.99
EasySpeak AAC
No in-app purchases
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