MetaTalkUS vs Show Me Math Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MetaTalkUS
This app provides a symbol-based communication system for individuals with limited or no voice capabilities. It offers pre-configured vocabularies with a large symbol library and customizable features for personalized communication.
- Symbol-based communication
- Pre-configured vocabularies
- Customizable keys and pages
- Synthesized speech output
- METACOM symbol library
- Passcode protected editing
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MetaTalkUS is the English language version of MetaTalk - the vocabulary and voices are in English only. MetaTalk is a symbol-based application for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). It allows users without or with limited voice capabilities to communicate. MetaTalk is preconfigured with three rich vocabularies - you can start immediately. Individual customizations are easy and always possible. MetaTalk is based on METACOM symbols which are known for their clarity and professional design. A simple structure allows beginners - and relatives without special AAC training - to learn and grow over time. Vocabularies • Three vocabularies preconfigured with different sizes and content • About 2000/1500/1000 words and phrases in MetaTalkUS.5x9/ MetaTalkUS.4x7/ MetaTalkUS.3x5 • American English vocabulary for daily use including popular phrases • structure easy to understand • most-used items always visible: "I would like", "not", "to", "There is" (configurable) • pronouns ("I","you","he",…) and people ("Mother", "Father",…) are automatically linked with the correct verb forms ("go", "goes", etc.). Long-Press function (optional) skips the pronouns and links directly to the corresponding verb form • verb forms including present, past, gerund, and past participle • theme-based categories with core vocabulary, phrases, and related questions for fast interactions • phrases and questions to initiate a conversation: "My name is"/"what is your name", "I like"/"what do you like" • page with talk-buttons for recorded messages • project page(s) at school • day planner for mornings and afternoons • METACOM6 symbol library with more than 5000 items Functions • synthesized speech (Acapela) with male and female voices • talk-buttons for recorded messages • customize each key with text and photos from the photo album or the iPad camera (>iPad2) • add symbols and texts from our library simply by dragging • rearrange keys on each page or create new pages • select a color for keys • keys and pages can be hidden • store full sentences or messages in MemoBox • copy/save memos as text or photo • copy/save search paths • pages and vocabularies can be created, duplicated, renamed, deleted, exported and imported • create different vocabularies for different users • import, export, and backup of pages and complete vocabularies • optional touch delay to prevent multiple touches on same key • all editing functions are passcode protected
Show Me Math Lite
This app uses animated movies to illustrate math problems, helping students visualize concepts like addition. It offers multiple ways to input answers and supports unlimited users with customizable settings. A free version focuses on addition, with a paid upgrade for more operations and animations.
- Animated math problem illustrations
- Interactive answer input methods
- Customizable settings for unlimited users
- Scanning capability for accessibility
- Addition problems included
- Unlockable subtraction, multiplication, and division
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Show Me Math Free links computation with actual objects by showing a brief animated movie for each math problem. For example, 3 + 6 = 9 is illustrated with a group of 3 ants joining six others. This instructional process helps students visualize math. Students enter answers by tapping a number on a number line, choosing it from a multiple-choice format, or drawing the number with their finger in the answer box. The app allows for unlimited users, each with customizable settings. Show Me Math Free is scanning capable to accommodate students with physical disabilities. This free version includes addition problems and the ant “show me” animation. Unlock the full version of Show Me Math via an in-app purchase to gain access to the remaining arithmetic operations of subtraction, multiplication, and division. Problems can use numbers from 1-20, and the quiz mode tracks student progress with savable, printable results. The full version also contains three more "show me" animations. Rotating beans, stationary ping-pong balls, and grazing sheep join the already included quick-moving ants.
Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Show Me Math Lite at Free against MetaTalkUS's $179.99. MetaTalkUS's advantage is rating (3.0 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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
Show Me Math Lite is free to download; MetaTalkUS costs $179.99 up front. Show Me Math Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MetaTalkUS asks for nothing beyond the download.
MetaTalkUS holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
MetaTalkUS ships an update every 13 months, Show Me Math Lite every 11 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | MetaTalkUS | Show Me Math Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 11 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 487 MB | 189 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cidar | Attainment Company |
Customer experience
MetaTalkUS
Show Me Math Lite
In-app purchases
MetaTalkUS
No in-app purchases
Show Me Math Lite
- Full Version$39.99
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