Linggo Learner vs Nonverbal Communicator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Linggo Learner
This app assists individuals with communication difficulties by providing a platform for developing language, functional communication, and literacy skills. It offers a vast library of words, customizable language trees, and features to encourage speech and sight word recognition.
- Intuitive interface with context-aware word suggestions
- Extensive library of over 4000 words and images
- Customizable Language Trees for sentence structure development
- Generative phrase and sentence creation
- Quick Chat for functional communication
- Transition to Text for sight word learning
- Transition to Speak to encourage vocalization
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Linggo makes communication accessible for people who have difficulty speaking. Linggo is an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) platform that comprises 2 applications, Linggo Learner and Linggo Coach. Designed with a behaviour analytic perspective and created in collaboration with Speech-Language Pathologists, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Linggo incorporates evidence-based strategies to support the development of language, functional communication, speech and literacy skills (sight reading), while monitoring progress using data driven technology. The Linggo Learner app is intended for individuals who have difficulty or are unable to speak. The Linggo Coach app is intended for clinicians, care partners and parents who wish to monitor progress. Intuitive Interface Word finding is made easier when words appear based on personal context, relevance and grammatical order. Linggo Library With a robust library of over 4000 words with grammatical markers, users can create and add meaningful vocabulary to help the individual build their language skills. All images are licensed from TobiiDynavox. Language Trees (Communicator) Teach sentence structures through Language Trees. Whether you're just beginning with nouns or teaching subject-verb-object combinations, Linggo can be customized to grow with the Learner's language profile. Free Form Generative novel phrases and sentences in the moment and as needed. Use Linggo’s library or photos/images from your own device to spontaneously generate novel words, phrases and sentences. Quick Chat Functional communication is made easier with Quickchat. Phrases such as “I need the washroom.” “My way, please” and “Help me” can be expressed easily through a single tap. Transition to Text Linggo offers the Transition To Text feature which encourages the Learner to learn sight words rather than relying solely on pictures and symbols to communicate. When Transition To Text is enabled, the picture associated with the text fades or reduces in size over time, eventually disappearing to display the text (sight word) only. Transition to Speak Linggo offers the Transition to Speak feature which uses a time delay (1 to 10 seconds) to encourage the Learner to use their voice. When this feature is enabled, the word remains silent when selected - giving the Learner the opportunity to practice their speech. Coaches and Progress Reports The support and feedback of Coaches are critical and mandatory components for the success of AAC intervention - which is why we included Coaches as active users too. Coaches collect data on Learner’s communication, which is then graphed across progress reports to help make evidence informed decisions. As an authorized BACB ACE provider, Linggo offers training/education to clinicians, parents and anyone interested in learning more. ** Learner accounts can be accessed through iPads/iPhones that allow for the latest iOS updates. Linggo Coach accounts can be accessed on any iOS mobile device.
Nonverbal Communicator
Facilitates communication for non-verbal individuals using symbol-based boards. Users can drag symbols to form sentences, aiding expression for those with autism, speech impairments, or temporary oral injuries during emergencies.
- Symbol-based communication boards
- Sentence formation field
- Drag-and-drop symbol functionality
- Assists individuals with autism
- Supports speech impairments
- Emergency communication aid
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Communication Boards are widely used by individuals who are non-verbal to help them express themselves. It consists of symbols that a user can drag onto the sentence form field or point to or blink at with someone’s assistance. This is a companion app to EmberApp, a disability emergency preparedness app. This can be used not only by individuals with a disability such as autism or a speech impairment, but even by those that are not able to communicate due to oral injuries during emergency situations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Linggo Learner at 3.7 against Nonverbal Communicator's 1.5. Linggo Learner also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 50%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 12 months). Nonverbal Communicator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Linggo Learner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Nonverbal Communicator asks for nothing beyond the download.
Linggo Learner holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Linggo Learner's written reviews are positive against 50% of Nonverbal Communicator's.
Linggo Learner ships an update weekly, Nonverbal Communicator every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Linggo Learner | Nonverbal Communicator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (7 ratings) — better | 1.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 2542202 Ontario Inc. | The Flagstaff Group Limited |
Customer experience
Linggo Learner
Nonverbal Communicator
In-app purchases
Linggo Learner
- Pro Plan (Monthly)$7.991 Month
- Pro Plan (Annually)$79.991 Year
- Linggo Pro$154.991 Year
- Buyout$249.99
Nonverbal Communicator
No in-app purchases
Questions
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