# Proloquo vs Hello, It's Me

The clearest difference is rating: Hello, It's Me at 4.6 against Proloquo's 4.0. Hello, It's Me also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Proloquo's advantage is ratings volume (148 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Proloquo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Hello, It's Me sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hello, It's Me holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Proloquo has 148 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Proloquo | Hello, It's Me |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proloquo/id1521978238/reviews) | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-its-me/id6444901046/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **148** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 46.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 503 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AssistiveWare](https://appshunter.io/developer/308368167) | [Focus Edusolutions, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657762485) |

## What reviewers say

### Proloquo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proloquo/id1521978238)

This app provides an intuitive and efficient Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) solution for users of all ages. It facilitates language development and effective communication with features like quick access to words, a search function, and a unique Thinking Space for early communicators. It also offers a full keyboard with word prediction and expert guidance through an accompanying coach.

**Highlights:** Intuitive and easy-to-use interface, Quick access to frequently used words, Search function for effortless word finding, Focus Mode™ for targeted word emphasis, Thinking Space™ for early communicators (iPad only), Extensive vocabulary with Related Words™, Full keyboard with word prediction, Proloquo Coach for expert guidance

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |


### Hello, It's Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-its-me/id6444901046)

This app helps individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) learn, connect, and build friendships. It offers interactive stories to practice skills and a community to meet others with shared interests. Users can also access relationship coaching.

**Highlights:** Interactive stories for skill practice, Connect with friends and join interest groups, Relationship coaching, Community building, Decision-making practice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Monthly- 1-Week Free | $24.99 | per month |
| Quarterly | $54.99 | per 3 months |
| Grow Plan | $97.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $143.99 | per year |
| Monthly- Flourish Thrive plan | $174.99 | per month |
| Monthly- Therapy plan | $359.99 | per month |
| Half hour session | $39.99 | one-time |
| Hour and a half session | $94.99 | one-time |
| Hour session | $109.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Proloquo free?

Proloquo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hello, It's Me free?

Hello, It's Me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Proloquo or Hello, It's Me?

Hello, It's Me is rated higher. Proloquo averages 4.0 out of 5 from 148 ratings, while Hello, It's Me averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Proloquo or Hello, It's Me have ads?

Neither Proloquo nor Hello, It's Me shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Proloquo or Hello, It's Me?

Proloquo ships an update every 6 weeks, and Hello, It's Me every 6 weeks. Most recently, Proloquo was updated on October 20, 2026 and Hello, It's Me on October 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*