# SoundingBoard vs ERSB Lite

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SoundingBoard at 48% against ERSB Lite's 0%. SoundingBoard also leads on ratings volume (34 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). ERSB Lite's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SoundingBoard sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and ERSB Lite sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ERSB Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SoundingBoard has 34 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of SoundingBoard's written reviews are positive against 0% of ERSB Lite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SoundingBoard ships an update every 3 months, ERSB Lite every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SoundingBoard | ERSB Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundingboard/id390532167/reviews) | **[4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ersb-lite/id976322567/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **48.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 253 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AbleNet](https://appshunter.io/developer/390532170) | [Attainment Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/403989333) |

## What reviewers say

### SoundingBoard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundingboard/id390532167)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mealtime_Male | Free | one-time |
| Mealtime_Female | Free | one-time |
| Getting Dressed_Male | Free | one-time |
| Getting Dressed_Female | Free | one-time |
| General Conversation_Male | Free | one-time |
| General Conversation_Female | Free | one-time |
| Fast Food Restaurant_Male | Free | one-time |
| Fast Food Restaurant_Female | Free | one-time |
| Movies_Male | Free | one-time |
| Movies_Female | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Highly customizable boards
- 💡 Ability to use own photos
- 🗣️ Record own voice
- 🔗 Link boards together
- 🆓 Free to try/use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashing on startup
- 🐛 Boards disappearing/not saving
- 🐛 Edit lock not working
- 🐛 Inconsistent icon activation
- 🐛 Poor UI/UX for creation

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### ERSB Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ersb-lite/id976322567)

This app builds early reading skills for students progressing from foundational literacy. It uses systematic instruction and assessments to help individuals read independently, proving effective for those with intellectual disabilities and autism.

**Highlights:** Early literacy skill development, Systematic instruction, Ongoing assessments, Progress to 2nd-grade reading level, Effective for intellectual disabilities, Effective for autism

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Levels 12-16 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Levels 17-21 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Levels 22-26 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Levels 2-6 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Levels 7-11 | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SoundingBoard free?

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

### Is ERSB Lite free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SoundingBoard or ERSB Lite?

ERSB Lite is rated higher. SoundingBoard averages 3.5 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while ERSB Lite averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do SoundingBoard or ERSB Lite have ads?

Neither SoundingBoard nor ERSB Lite shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SoundingBoard or ERSB Lite?

SoundingBoard ships an update every 3 months, and ERSB Lite every 2 months. Most recently, SoundingBoard was updated on October 6, 2026 and ERSB Lite on October 6, 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.*