Comparison

SoundingBoard vs Spinne

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

Head to head
About

SoundingBoard

Create custom communication boards quickly using pre-made symbols or your own words. This app provides a powerful tool for individuals needing alternative communication methods. It supports switch access for enhanced usability.

Highlights
  • Customizable communication boards
  • AbleNet symbol integration
  • User-added words
  • Switch access support
  • Compatible with AbleNet Blue2 Switch
Features
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SoundingBoard transforms your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad into the latest in communication technology. In just minutes, you can create custom boards using AbleNet symbols or your own words. Perfect for children in special education, persons on the autism spectrum, and adults with disabilities. SoundingBoard includes switch access and is compatible with the AbleNet Blue2 Switch.

About

Spinne

Features
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Spinne (German word for Spider) is an accessible early learning sensory resource, simple to use. The digital, colorful spider shapes spin their way around the screen, following your touch or pointer. Spinne can be used with the Microsoft Adaptive Controller or XBox controller, as well as other pointer devices. This app could be a useful resource for therapists or special education teachers when working with their students. Spinne could also be a fun activity in a Sensory room as a touch responsive cause and effect app. There are a range of colorful digital spiders that will either follow your touch or pointer, or run away from your touch. Button 1, Space bar, Keyboard 1, XBox A changes the thickness of the spider legs Button 2, Keyboard 2, XBox B changes the running speed of the digital spider. Button 3, Enter Key, Keyboard 3, XBox X switches between changes the number of spider legs Button 4, Keyboard 4, XBox Y changes the colors of the digital spider and the background Keyboard 5, XBox View Button turns off/on the on screen buttons. Tap Left and Right Buttons, Keyboard +/-, XBox List/Menu Button change the style of the digital spider. Spinne contains no adverts, collects no end user information and has no subscriptions.

Screenshots

SoundingBoard4 screens
Spinne4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spinne at none against SoundingBoard's 10. Spinne also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SoundingBoard sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Spinne asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SoundingBoard versus Spinne: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundingBoardSpinne
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (34 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings34 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbleNetSensory App House Ltd

Bugs and requests

SoundingBoard

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • App crashing on startup after purchase
  • Folders not saving changes
  • Created boards disappearing
  • Edit lock not working, student can edit pictures
  • Cannot record voice over preloaded boards
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  • App crashes after in-app purchase
  • App crashes every time going into the app
  • User created boards not showing up correctly
  • Cannot record voice, does not save
  • Cannot create new boards with new symbols, save button does nothing
  • Sound quit working on iPad 2 with OS 6
  • Two touches needed to activate icon/button
  • Last time content was added, it didn't work
  • Recordings play back very quietly
  • Audio does not work at all
  • Does not work on iPod touch
  • Images are small, cells are small, does not utilize entire screen
  • Difficult to get back to the home screen
  • Losing new pages after saving

Requested features

20 requests
  • Large button icons for board selection
  • Login system to save boards across platforms
  • Ability to log in and save boards across devices
  • User login system for shared boards
  • Ability to erase pre-made boards
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  • Choose a default board to open with
  • iPad version to avoid magnification issues
  • Sentence strip option
  • Improve picture library search
  • Facility to play music tracks directly
  • More picture cards for school-related content
  • More choices for layout on initial screen
  • Option to change background color
  • Improve navigation for board design
  • Basic pre-formatted pages
  • Editing options for pics and boards (size, placement)
  • Basic communication symbols (yes/no, alphabet)
  • More PX available on a page
  • Better contrasting pictures with black background
  • Universal or iPad version

Spinne

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

SoundingBoard

One-time10
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  • General Conversation_MaleFree
  • General Conversation_FemaleFree
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  • Fast Food Restaurant_FemaleFree
  • Movies_MaleFree
  • Movies_FemaleFree
None

Spinne

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SoundingBoard free?
SoundingBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spinne free?
Spinne is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SoundingBoard or Spinne have ads?
Neither SoundingBoard nor Spinne shows ads.

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