simPODD vs Coobari
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
simPODD
This app simplifies augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for individuals who cannot speak. It integrates digital PODD page sets with a printing interface, offering streamlined editing and access to various vocabulary options. Designed in collaboration with the PODD system's creator, it aims to make communication more accessible and efficient.
- Digital PODD page sets
- Integrated printing interface
- Streamlined editing
- SymbolStix integration
- Multiple text-to-speech voices
- Regionally specific vocabulary
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simPODD is an app for the popular PODD system that makes communication more simple for those who can’t speak. Built in collaboration with Gayle Porter, it’s the only PODD app for iPad to bring digital page sets and a printing interface into one app. From the makers of Proloquo2Go, this augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app is sure to become a favorite among PODD users, because it's the only PODD app built specifically for their needs. “simPODD’s integration of PODD communication books and electronic page sets in a single product supports people to "say what I want to say, to whoever, whenever and however I choose to say it.” - Gayle Porter, creator of the PODD system Highlights • Access to all PODD digital page sets: 15 Preschool, 15+ Preschool, 15 School, 15+ School, 60 Complex Syntax, 60 Expanded Key Word • Fully integrated printing interface in the app to print direct access individual and group PODD books (with yearly subscription) • Streamlined and simplified editing process • Uses SymbolStix • Regionally specific vocabulary and American, British and Australian voices • 38 natural-sounding text-to-speech voices including genuine children’s voices • Free 1-month trial How it works simPODD makes using PODD much simpler. First, it brings the digital page sets and printing experience into one app. No need to manage different payments and subscriptions, or learn how to use multiple programs. It’s all rolled into one. It’s easy to use, no matter who you are: parent, teacher, speech therapist or PODD user. Customizing and editing digital page sets is also very straightforward with simPODD. Quickly edit the vocabulary, create new buttons and link folders without following a lot of complicated steps. Since we worked closely with PODD users while building the app, we took all of the hassle and frustration out of these processes. The easiest PODD book printing experience The printing function for PODD books is right inside the app. Just select a book and customize. Print the book all at once, instead of page by page. It only takes a few minutes! You can create as many books as you need, and print them for all of the people in a PODD communicator’s life. What is PODD? PODD (Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display) is a popular AAC system created and owned by Gayle Porter. PODD organizes vocabulary around communication function and predicted likely usage to make it more efficient to get something across. PODD's range of books and page sets support language development from first words to complex syntax. The books and page sets for early communicators also include strategies like pragmatic branch starters. This supports more intelligible and varied communication. Comprehensive support We’re there for you every step of the way. Help articles on the website are there to guide you through set up. New to AAC? Our website has background resources in the Learn AAC section. You can also connect directly with our community on our Facebook groups. Questions? Our support team is available 7 days a week. Choose the subscription that’s right for you: Yearly Digital + Print or Monthly Digital. Yearly Digital + Print • Print direct access PODD books right from the app • Full access to all of the digital page sets • Regular updates • Save money - 2 months free compared to the monthly subscription Monthly Digital • Full access to all of the digital page sets • Regular updates • Cancel month to month, so you only pay for what you use • An inexpensive way to try PODD Try the app out with our 1-month free trial! How payment works • Payments will be charged to your Apple ID (after your free trial ends) • Subscriptions renew automatically. Payment is charged 24 hours before the current subscription period ends • Don’t want to renew? Cancel more than 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period • Want to cancel or change your subscription? Manage it in your account settings on the App Store
Coobari
This app offers mindset and emotional learning resources for children and teens aged 5-18. It provides unlimited access to mindful programs, meditations, animations, and well-being activities, along with monthly challenges and parent/mentor coaching support.
- Mindset and emotional learning programs
- Meditations and animations
- Well-being activities
- Monthly challenges
- Parent/caregiver coaching support
- Mobile and tablet access
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A SPACE TO PAUSE, REFLECT AND GROW Coobari is a mindset and wellbeing app designed to help kids and teens understand themselves, navigate their emotions and relationships, and build skills for everyday life. Growing up brings many different thoughts, feelings, experiences and changes. Coobari gives young people a supportive space to explore what is happening within them, discover what matters to them and find tools that work for who they are. Whether they need a moment to reset, want to make sense of how they feel or are learning to navigate an everyday situation, Coobari helps young people pause, reflect and grow. PAUSE When emotions feel overwhelming or a busy mind needs a reset, young people can explore simple mindfulness activities and guided tools to help them slow down, reconnect with the present moment and find their calm. REFLECT Through journalling, thoughtful prompts and guided activities, young people can explore their thoughts, feelings, values, interests and experiences. Reflection helps them build self-awareness and discover more about who they are. GROW Practical stories, videos, animations and activities help young people develop skills for emotions, confidence, friendships, communication, learning and everyday life. Coobari encourages growth in a way that feels personal, supportive and relevant. INSIDE COOBARI Explore a growing collection of: • Mindfulness activities and meditations • Journalling and guided reflection • Stories, videos and animations • Emotional awareness activities • Mindset and everyday life skills • Tools for confidence and self-understanding • Friendship and relationship resources • Card decks and conversation starters • Activities for home and school A FRAMEWORK FOR GROWING MINDS Coobari content is organised around six pillars of emotional and personal growth: • Inside My Brain • Navigating Emotions • Being Me • Growing Connections • Mindful Moments • Finding Direction Together, these pillars help young people explore how their minds work, understand emotions, build self-awareness, strengthen relationships, practise mindfulness and think about what matters to them. CREATED FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Coobari supports young people across different stages of growing up. Content is designed to feel approachable, engaging and meaningful for kids and teens, allowing them to explore topics and tools that connect with their individual experiences. SUPPORTING GROWTH TOGETHER Coobari also includes thoughtful resources for parents, teachers and caregivers. These tools can help adults begin meaningful conversations, support emotional learning and explore wellbeing and everyday life skills at home or at school. There is no single way to grow. Coobari helps each young person discover what works for them—one everyday moment at a time. https://coobari.com/terms-of-use/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Coobari at 5.0 against simPODD's 4.6. Coobari also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 17.0). simPODD's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. simPODD sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month and Coobari sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Coobari holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: simPODD has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | simPODD | Coobari |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (23 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 539 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AssistiveWare | KELCY VAN KOERSVELD |
Customer experience
simPODD
Coobari
In-app purchases
simPODD
- Monthly Digital1 Month trial$13.991 Month
- Yearly Digital + Print$139.991 Year
- Yearly Digital + Print*1 Month trial$139.991 Year
- One Year Digital$139.99
Coobari
- Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$69.991 Year









