Comparison

SFY vs GoTalk Everywhere

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

Head to head
About

SFY

Experience the full capabilities of an advanced Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) app for 30 days. This trial allows users to explore extensive vocabulary, programming options, and helpful features to assess communication improvement before committing to the full version.

Highlights
  • 30-day free trial
  • Full vocabulary access (~5000 words)
  • Full programming capabilities
  • Search and history features
  • Hold That Thought feature
  • Voice options
Features
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IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS IS NOT A SUBSCRIPTION! AFTER THE 30 DAYS, IT JUST STOPS WORKING. You don't have to cancel it...YOU AREN'T GOING TO BE CHARGED. If Speak for Yourself is the right choice, purchase the full version! It’s FINALLY here! This is the answer to everyone who has been hesitant to purchase the full version of Speak for Yourself without being able to try it. SFY-Lite 2.0 (and above) gives you access to the full Speak for Yourself app capabilities* for a 30 day FREE trial!  SfY-Lite includes access to the almost 5000 word vocabulary, full programming capabilities, the unparalleled search feature, history feature, Hold That Thought, and voice options. By doing this, AAC users, SLPs, other professionals, and family members are able to use the intuitive programming and features of Speak for Yourself and access the library of almost 11,000 Smarty Symbols®. SFY-Lite is not intended to be an individual's permanent AAC language system. It was designed to determine if an individual is able to access the button size, activate the buttons, and use Speak for Yourself to improve communication.  The free trial will only last for 30 days. After the 30 days, it will go back to the static main screen where it started. HOWEVER, you will be able to access your history data and your vocabulary file, even after the trial ends. That means that any of your programming and customization will be saved so that you can transfer it into the full version. Speak for Yourself was designed by two ASHA-certified speech-language pathologists (SLPs) with an extensive knowledge of AAC devices and implementation. We're very excited to give EVERYONE the ability to have the full functionality of Speak for Yourself in their hands and homes for free! You have nothing to lose and every reason to take 30 days and give it a try. With the release of a new and improved SFY-Lite, we invite you to join us in our mission to change the world...one voice at a time. *The only features that are not available in SfY-Lite are Acapela premium voice offered in the full version as in-app purchases and multi-user capabilities (the full version can hold 40 different user vocabulary files).

About

GoTalk Everywhere

This app provides a cloud-synced platform for creating and managing Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) pages. It supports text-to-speech, voice recording, customizable grid layouts, and symbol integration, making communication adaptable across devices and accessible in educational settings.

Highlights
  • Cloud sync across devices
  • Web, tablet, and phone access
  • Customizable grid layouts
  • Text-to-speech and voice recording
  • Import custom photos
  • Remote management for educators
Features
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GoTalk Everywhere is the latest addition to the GoTalk lineup. Attainment Company's latest app is can be accessed on both tablets and phones! It can also run directly inside a web browser, making, it is a great fit for school settings. This new app utilizes the power of the cloud to sync communication pages between your devices too; pages created on one device will work seamlessly on another! SLPs, teachers, and family members can create AAC pages on the web and send them directly to their clients, students, or loved ones. We’ve got all your AAC basics covered: text-to-speech, voice recording, grid layouts, and symbols, and you can even import your own photos! Your communication can be adapted anywhere. GoTalk Everywhere! Features: • App designed for tablets, phones, and the web. • Communication books are saved in the cloud and sync across devices. • Choose 1, 2, 6, 8, 12, 15, 20, 24, or 30 locations per page. • Use images from your photo library, the internet, or from the Attainment Symbol library • Record your voice or use text-to-speech • Access GoTalk Everywhere with single or two-switch scanning • Teachers and SLP’s can remotely manage student and client books Apple's standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SFY4 screens
GoTalk Everywhere4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SFY at 4.2 against GoTalk Everywhere's 2.6. SFY also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 25%) and ratings volume (150 vs 5). GoTalk Everywhere's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 52 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. SFY sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GoTalk Everywhere sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SFY holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SFY has 150 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of SFY's written reviews are positive against 25% of GoTalk Everywhere's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SFY ships an update every 52 months, GoTalk Everywhere every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SFY versus GoTalk Everywhere: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSFYGoTalk Everywhere
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (150 ratings) — better2.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings150 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 52 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.4 GB562 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpeak for Yourself LLCAttainment Company

Customer experience

SFY

All ratings150 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative18.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative41.7%

GoTalk Everywhere

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SFY

One-time1
  • 30-day TrialFree
1 purchases

GoTalk Everywhere

Subscriptions1
  • One Year Subscription$49.991 Year

Questions

Is SFY free?
SFY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GoTalk Everywhere free?
GoTalk Everywhere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SFY or GoTalk Everywhere?
SFY is rated higher. SFY averages 4.2 out of 5 from 150 ratings, while GoTalk Everywhere averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.
Do SFY or GoTalk Everywhere have ads?
Neither SFY nor GoTalk Everywhere shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SFY or GoTalk Everywhere?
SFY ships an update every 52 months, and GoTalk Everywhere every 3 weeks. Most recently, SFY was updated on September 17, 2026 and GoTalk Everywhere on September 9, 2026.

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