# Custom Boards Elite vs BRIDGE Communication

The clearest difference is price: Custom Boards Elite at Free against BRIDGE Communication's $7.99. BRIDGE Communication's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 56%) and rating (4.9 vs 2.2). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Custom Boards Elite is free to download; BRIDGE Communication costs $7.99 up front. Custom Boards Elite sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and BRIDGE Communication sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BRIDGE Communication holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Custom Boards Elite's written reviews are positive against 100% of BRIDGE Communication's.

Custom Boards Elite ships an update every 7 months, BRIDGE Communication monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Custom Boards Elite | BRIDGE Communication |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [2.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-boards-elite/id489935586/reviews) | **[4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridge-communication/id1358326786/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Paid** |
| Size | 880 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smarty Ears](https://appshunter.io/developer/348779167) | [Bioprism, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/980863103) |

## What reviewers say

### Custom Boards Elite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-boards-elite/id489935586)

Create custom visual support materials using a vast library of symbols or your own photos. Design boards, schedules, and worksheets for communication and learning. Print, save, or email your creations directly from the app.

**Highlights:** Activity creation center, 21,000+ built-in symbols, Add custom photos, Template library (120+), Print, save, and email, Organize with folders

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Six months Access | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Access | $59.99 | per year |
| The ant | $0.99 | one-time |
| Placemat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tech talk | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weekly | $0.99 | one-time |
| Orderly | $0.99 | one-time |
| Story Board | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 10,000 Smarty Symbols | $19.99 | one-time |


### BRIDGE Communication

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridge-communication/id1358326786)

This app supports communication, language, and learning development for individuals of all ages. It offers a customizable platform with extensive vocabulary, speech therapy tools, and interactive features to enhance engagement and reduce frustration.

**Highlights:** 1,200+ preloaded vocabulary items, phrases, and sentences, 2,800+ speech therapy articulation items, Customizable vocabulary with icons, photos, and audio, Supports English, Spanish, and various accents, Whiteboard and message window functionalities, Progress tracking and goal setting forms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase any folder | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Custom Boards Elite free?

Custom Boards Elite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BRIDGE Communication free?

BRIDGE Communication costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Custom Boards Elite or BRIDGE Communication?

BRIDGE Communication is rated higher. Custom Boards Elite averages 2.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while BRIDGE Communication averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.

### Do Custom Boards Elite or BRIDGE Communication have ads?

Neither Custom Boards Elite nor BRIDGE Communication shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Custom Boards Elite or BRIDGE Communication?

Custom Boards Elite ships an update every 7 months, and BRIDGE Communication monthly. Most recently, Custom Boards Elite was updated on October 24, 2026 and BRIDGE Communication 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.*