Comparison

Cosmo Learning vs Grid for iPad

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

Head to head
About

Cosmo Learning

This app provides an interactive learning and therapy ecosystem for children with special educational needs and in early years. It uses multisensory controllers and engaging activities to foster motor, cognitive, and communication skill development through play, music, and movement.

Highlights
  • Interactive learning ecosystem
  • Therapy activities
  • Multisensory controller integration
  • Motor skill development
  • Cognitive skill development
  • Communication skill development
  • Purposeful play and music
Features
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Cosmo Learning is a creative learning and therapy ecosystem for learners with Special Educational Needs and in Early Years. It consists of a set of interactive and multisensory controllers, called Cosmo Dots, and interactive activities that motivate learners to develop motor, cognitive and communication skills through purposeful play, music and movement. Requires the Cosmo Dots. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Grid for iPad

This app provides a comprehensive Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) solution for individuals with diverse communication needs. It offers a wide range of symbol sets, customizable layouts, and AI-powered tools to facilitate clear and personalized communication.

Highlights
  • Evidence-based AAC resources
  • Online Grids for community content
  • In-app and Remote Editing
  • AI-powered tools
  • Multiple symbol sets (SymbolStix, PCS, Widgit)
  • Multilingual support
  • Pre-built communication tools (Super Core, Alpha Core, Text Talker)
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This version can be purchased under the Apple VPP service as well as on the App Store. Free 30 day trial available with the Grid for iPad - AAC version. Search 'Grid for iPad' in the App Store. 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. Contact our tech support experts any time at support@thinksmartbox.com For more details on our evidence-based vocabularies, visit the Smartbox Hub.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cosmo Learning at Free against Grid for iPad's $299.99. Cosmo Learning also leads on rating (2.3 vs 2.0) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Cosmo Learning is free to download; Grid for iPad costs $299.99 up front. Cosmo Learning sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month and Grid for iPad sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cosmo Learning holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Cosmo Learning's written reviews are positive against 25% of Grid for iPad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cosmo Learning ships an update weekly, Grid for iPad fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cosmo Learning versus Grid for iPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCosmo LearningGrid for iPad
PriceFree — better$299.99
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better2.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size385 MB1.4 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilisia Interfaces Ltd.Smartbox Assistive Technology

Customer experience

Cosmo Learning

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Grid for iPad

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Cosmo Learning

Subscriptions4
  • Cosmo All Activities Digital1 Month trial$24.991 Month
  • Cosmo Pro Digital1 Month trial$34.991 Month
  • Cosmo All Activities Digital1 Month trial$239.991 Year
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  • Cosmo Pro Digital1 Month trial$349.991 Year
2 purchases

Grid for iPad

One-time2
  • Metacom Symbol Library$49.99
  • PODD for Grid (English)$99.00

Questions

Is Cosmo Learning free?
Cosmo Learning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grid for iPad free?
Grid for iPad costs $299.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cosmo Learning or Grid for iPad?
Cosmo Learning is rated higher. Cosmo Learning averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Grid for iPad averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Cosmo Learning or Grid for iPad have ads?
Neither Cosmo Learning nor Grid for iPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cosmo Learning or Grid for iPad?
Cosmo Learning ships an update weekly, and Grid for iPad fortnightly. Most recently, Cosmo Learning was updated on September 21, 2026 and Grid for iPad on September 23, 2026.

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