Comparison

Visuals2Go vs Proloquo

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

Head to head
About

Visuals2Go

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
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CREATE - COMMUNICATE - PRINT! Visuals2Go is founded by a Special Education teacher and developed in collaboration with speech pathologists and parents. Our mission is to have an accessible tool that is user friendly, simple to use and effective in the teaching of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) Visuals2Go is an ALL-IN-ONE Educational app created to support people with communication and learning difficulties. Research shows that Augmentative and Assistive Communication systems are highly beneficial for people who are non-verbal or have difficulties with speech. Visuals2Go is designed to support you as an Educator, Therapist, Support Worker or Parent so that you can give the person in your care a voice. It is distinct from other Augmentative and Alternate Communication (AAC) in it’s versatility. It is designed to support people with a range of different communicative needs: from students with high support needs who needs a single message communication system, to choice making using two or more images, to sentence building to extend vocabulary. It also supports those who needs hands-on visuals so the app allows users to PRINT their visuals on a range of different templates. The app has a Simple-to-use interface and beautifully designed images that will encourage regular access to communication and learning. We believe that if the Educators, therapists, support workers or parents are actively using a software that is highly beneficial, then the person with a communication need will most likely be using it as well. The app is useful for verbal and non-verbal learners, it can be used for individuals in the Autism Spectrum, individuals with Down Syndrome or other diagnosis. Here are some of the ways you can use Visuals2Go: * Use it as communication device for those struggling with speech. Users can make choices directly or use the ‘Sentence Strip’ feature to communicate in sentences; * Use it for Visual Prompts, our new 'Card Search' feature allows you to easily search for thousands of images to provide a visual prompt for directions or for learning; * For students with Higher Support needs, you can use the App as a one button (or one message) communication device; * Use it as a lanyard - carrying all your symbols on your device, with an easy SWIPE-TO-SCROLL through cards feature; * Create countless number of visual cards in various sizes to print off and laminated for hands-on learning (Optional Upgrade); * Print cards on a range of customised visual boards from our templates for a variety purposes including choice boards, shopping lists, flash cards and more (Optional Upgrade); * Create stories for learning - You can use to create stories to learn social skills and step-by-step recipes or procedures. * Or simply use it as a photo album with text and voice. Store albums of family members; friends; favourite toys; characters; etc. Your child will love scrolling to see each Visual! The app is constantly updated with new images and albums. You have a choice to upgrade the app with added features with individual inApp purchases or with a subscription. Please note: If you purchase a monthly or yearly access to the online library, payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.visuals2go.com/app-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.visuals2go.com/app-terms-of-use

About

Proloquo

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
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AssistiveWare Proloquo is an intuitive, easy-to-use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) app. Based on years of research, it is the only AAC app designed to meet the needs of all ages without sacrificing ease of use or efficiency. Proloquo is more than just a communication tool; it’s a gateway to language development and effective communication. AN EASY START With a unique design and quick one-tap access to the most used words, you can start using AAC right away. Finding any word is effortless, with an easily accessible Search function. Need to focus on or teach specific words? Use Focus Mode™ and draw attention without restricting or deleting words. THINKING SPACE (only available on iPad) Understanding a beginning communicator can feel like an endless guessing game, leading to frustration on both sides. Proloquo’s unique Thinking Space™ feature allows you to visualize and explore thoughts and meaning even with the earliest communicators. Arrange Proloquo’s visuals in any order for more intuitive communication. Understand each other faster and easier with Proloquo’s Thinking Space. GROWS WITH YOU Proloquo offers an extensive vocabulary unmatched in size and efficiency. With a user-friendly interface and innovative features such as Related Words™, Proloquo ensures everyone, from toddlers to adults, can discover, learn, and love language. Proloquo also offers a full keyboard with word prediction to support literacy. GET EXPERT AAC GUIDANCE WITH PROLOQUO COACH We know learning AAC can be challenging - that’s why we paired Proloquo with Proloquo Coach. Free with a Proloquo subscription, it equips families and educators with the tools and knowledge needed to support children and students in learning to communicate using AAC. With fast in-app support and guided practice, you will always know what to do next. SHARE PROLOQUO WITH YOUR TEAM FOR FREE Share Proloquo at no additional cost. Involve teachers, Speech Pathologists, and grandparents - download the Proloquo app and sync across multiple devices for free. Try Proloquo free for one month! How payment works • After your trial ends, payment will be charged to your Apple Account. • Subscriptions renew automatically. Payment is charged 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. • Don’t want to renew? Cancel more than 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • Want to cancel or change your subscription? Manage it in your account settings on the App Store. The standard Apple Terms of Use apply to this app: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Visuals2Go4 screens
Proloquo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Visuals2Go at free with in-app purchases against Proloquo's subscription. Visuals2Go also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (64% vs 48%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Visuals2Go sells 28 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Proloquo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Visuals2Go holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visuals2Go has 1.4K ratings behind it against 143, 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 48% of Proloquo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visuals2Go ships an update every 2 months, Proloquo every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Visuals2Go versus Proloquo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisuals2GoProloquo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.4K ratings) — better3.9 (143 ratings)
Positive reviews63.5% of reviews — better48.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better143
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB503 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBo InnovationsAssistiveWare

Customer experience

Visuals2Go

All ratings1,364 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral9.2%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive63.5%
Neutral12.9%
Negative23.5%

Proloquo

All ratings143 ratings
Positive70.6%
Neutral6.3%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive48.4%
Neutral9.4%
Negative42.2%

Bugs and requests

Visuals2Go

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Proloquo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

28 purchases

Visuals2Go

Subscriptions3
  • Full access + Pro Version$9.991 Month
  • Full access + Pro Version14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time25
  • Upper Case Letters$0.99
  • 'Emotions' Album$0.99
  • Lower case letters$0.99
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  • Home Items (photo) Album$0.99
  • Pets Album$0.99
  • Weather Words Album$0.99
  • Premium Animals Album$1.99
  • Premium Foods & Drinks Album$1.99
  • Food & Drinks Album$1.99
  • Core Basic Album$1.99
  • 'Toileting' Album$1.99
  • 'What We Wear' Album$1.99
  • 'Wild Animals' Album$1.99
  • Transports Album$1.99
  • Animals Album$1.99
  • Personal Hygiene$1.99
  • Visual Timetable Album$2.99
  • People & Characters Album$2.99
  • 'School Lanyard' Album$2.99
  • 'Early Years Songs' Album$2.99
  • Body Parts Album$2.99
  • Extra Small Template Bundle$4.99
  • Ouch Album$4.99
  • Premium Shopping List Template$4.99
  • Professional Visuals2Go$31.99
6 purchases

Proloquo

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription1 Year trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription6 Months trial$9.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$99.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription1 Year trial$99.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription6 Months trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Visuals2Go free?
Visuals2Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Proloquo free?
Proloquo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Visuals2Go or Proloquo?
Visuals2Go is rated higher. Visuals2Go averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Proloquo averages 3.9 from 143 ratings.
Do Visuals2Go or Proloquo have ads?
Neither Visuals2Go nor Proloquo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Visuals2Go or Proloquo?
Visuals2Go ships an update every 2 months, and Proloquo every 6 weeks. Most recently, Visuals2Go was updated on September 17, 2026 and Proloquo on September 25, 2026.

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