# Visuals2Go vs Grid for iPad

The clearest difference is rating: Visuals2Go at 4.3 against Grid for iPad's 3.6. Visuals2Go also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 18) and review sentiment (64% vs 50%). Grid for iPad's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Visuals2Go sells 28 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Grid for iPad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Visuals2Go holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visuals2Go has 1.4K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Visuals2Go's written reviews are positive against 50% of Grid for iPad's.

Visuals2Go ships an update every 2 months, Grid for iPad fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Visuals2Go | Grid for iPad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visuals2go/id417882424/reviews)** | [3.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-for-ipad-aac/id1064332378/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **64.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 1.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bo Innovations](https://appshunter.io/developer/417868900) | [Smartbox Assistive Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1064332377) |

## What reviewers say

### Visuals2Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visuals2go/id417882424)

This app provides an all-in-one solution for individuals with communication and learning difficulties. It supports various communication needs, from single messages to sentence building, and allows users to print visuals for hands-on learning. Designed for educators, therapists, and parents, it aims to give a voice to those who struggle with speech.

**Highlights:** Create single messages or build sentences, Searchable image library for visual prompts, Printable visuals on various templates, Swipe-to-scroll card feature, Create stories for social skills and recipes, Use as a photo album with text and voice

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (28)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full access + Pro Version | $9.99 | per month |
| Full access + Pro Version | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Upper Case Letters | $0.99 | one-time |
| 'Emotions' Album | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lower case letters | $0.99 | one-time |
| Home Items (photo) Album | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pets Album | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weather Words Album | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Animals Album | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Foods & Drinks Album | $1.99 | one-time |
| Food & Drinks Album | $1.99 | one-time |
| Core Basic Album | $1.99 | one-time |
| 'Toileting' Album | $1.99 | one-time |
| 'What We Wear' Album | $1.99 | one-time |
| 'Wild Animals' Album | $1.99 | one-time |
| Transports Album | $1.99 | one-time |
| Animals Album | $1.99 | one-time |
| Personal Hygiene | $1.99 | one-time |
| Visual Timetable Album | $2.99 | one-time |
| People & Characters Album | $2.99 | one-time |
| 'School Lanyard' Album | $2.99 | one-time |
| 'Early Years Songs' Album | $2.99 | one-time |
| Body Parts Album | $2.99 | one-time |
| Extra Small Template Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ouch Album | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Shopping List Template | $4.99 | one-time |
| Professional Visuals2Go | $31.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Easy to create visuals
- 💡 Ability to add own photos
- 🚀 Quick to set up and use
- 👍 Great for non-verbal communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Subscription issues and loss of access to purchased content
- 🔒 Lack of device support across platforms
- 👎 Limited vocabulary and picture options in free version
- 👎 Restrictive features in paid version
- 🐛 Crashing and freezing issues

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing images after updates
- Inability to delete or edit saved content
- Printing and emailing functionality issues

**Requested features**

- Option to save and reuse custom boards and sentences
- Ability to adjust text size and formatting
- Improved voice output quality and customization
- More comprehensive library of images and vocabulary
- Cross-device syncing of user content


### Grid for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-for-ipad-aac/id1064332378)

This app provides a comprehensive Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) solution for individuals with diverse communication needs. It offers flexible tools, evidence-based resources, and customizable features that adapt as users' needs evolve.

**Highlights:** Evidence-based AAC resources, Online community grid sets, In-app and remote editing, AI-powered design tools, Multiple symbol libraries, Multilingual support, Pre-built communication resources

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grid for iPad Subscription | $10.99 | per month |
| Metacom Symbol Library | $49.99 | one-time |
| PODD for Grid (English) | $99.00 | one-time |
| Grid for iPad full licence | $299.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Visuals2Go free?

Visuals2Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Grid for iPad free?

Grid for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Visuals2Go or Grid for iPad?

Visuals2Go is rated higher. Visuals2Go averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Grid for iPad averages 3.6 from 18 ratings.

### Do Visuals2Go or Grid for iPad have ads?

Neither Visuals2Go nor Grid for iPad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Visuals2Go or Grid for iPad?

Visuals2Go ships an update every 2 months, and Grid for iPad fortnightly. Most recently, Visuals2Go was updated on November 1, 2026 and Grid for iPad on October 24, 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.*