Comparison

AAC Evaluation Genie vs ChoiceBoardCreatorLite

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

Head to head
About

AAC Evaluation Genie

This app assists speech-language pathologists and educators in evaluating augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) needs. It offers a structured framework with multiple subtests to assess various language and symbol identification skills, aiding in the selection of appropriate AAC systems.

Highlights
  • 13 comprehensive subtests
  • Screening options for subtests
  • Direct and switch scan user access
  • Visual identification and discrimination
  • Vocabulary assessment (noun, function, verb, adjective)
  • Category recognition and inclusion/exclusion
  • Core vocabulary and Unity icon patterns
  • Picture description and word prediction
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Are you looking for a fast and efficient process to streamline AAC evaluations? AAC Evaluation Genie is a powerful and intuitive app designed specifically for speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, special educators, and assistive technology specialists. Developed by a certified speech-language pathologist, this innovative tool transforms the way professionals assess and evaluate augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) needs. AAC Evaluation Genie is a clinical tool intended to assist professionals in identifying skill areas related to language representation methods commonly found on augmentative communication systems. The purpose of AAC Evaluation Genie is not to identify a particular speech-generating device, but to build a framework for selecting an appropriate augmentative communication system for ongoing evaluation and/or device trial. Key Features: 13 Comprehensive Subtests: Administer detailed evaluations with screening options available for each subtest, ensuring a thorough assessment of AAC skills. AAC Evaluation Genie includes direct and switch scan user access methods. 1. Visual Identification: Evaluates the ability to progressively track and identify a single icon. Visual Discrimination: Evaluates the ability to progressively track and discriminate a single icon. 2. Noun Vocabulary: Evaluates the user’s ability to identify common noun vocabulary. 3. Function Vocabulary: Evaluates the user’s ability to identify common noun vocabulary by stated function. 4. Verb Vocabulary: Evaluates the user’s ability to identify common verb (action word) vocabulary. 5. Category Recognition: Evaluates the user’s ability to identify common noun vocabulary by category group inclusion. 6. Adjective Vocabulary: Evaluates the user’s ability to identify common adjective (describing word) vocabulary. 7. Word Association: Evaluates the user’s ability to identify a noun by associated feature or function. 8. Category Inclusion: Evaluates the user’s ability to identify common noun vocabulary by category inclusion. 9. Category Exclusion: Evaluates the user’s ability to identify common noun vocabulary by category exclusion. 10. Core Vocabulary: Evaluates the recognition and identification of common core vocabulary words not easily represented with pictures using either Pixon® or SymbolStix® symbol sets. 11. Unity Icon Patterns: Evaluates the identification of vocabulary organized by Minspeak Unity® semantic/linguistic patterns. 12. Picture Description: Evaluates the user’s ability to describe basic pictures using a simulated AAC display. Choose either Pixon® or SymbolStix® symbol set for testing. 13. Word Prediction: Evaluates the user’s ability to read text and select a target word from a list of four choices. AAC Evaluation Genie provides a robust framework for practitioners to conduct efficient, effective, and comprehensive AAC assessments. Join the community of forward-thinking professionals enhancing their practice with cutting-edge technology. Download AAC Evaluation Genie today and revolutionize your approach to AAC assessment!

About

ChoiceBoardCreatorLite

Features
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ChoiceBoard Creator Lite allows you to sample the vast amount of flexibility and features ChoiceBoard Creator has to offer. You will be allowed to create up to 5 activities with up to 2 pages each - all for free! Once you are ready to experience the versatility the full version offers, you will be able to create unlimited activities with unlimited pages and back up your activities on iCloud! This allows you to fully utilize all the features this app offers! ChoiceBoard Creator is the perfect app for creating customizable choice boards for the unique needs of individuals with communication challenges. It reinforces correct choice by either playing a video reward or expanding the selected image and playing the customized auditory rewards. It is an excellent tool to train and prepare users for more sophisticated communication devices via an easy, simple-to-use choice-making platform. The possibilities are limited by your creativity. The full ChoiceBoard Creator includes the following features: •Share activities via AirDrop or email •Backup activities to your iCloud account •Large buttons, and black/white contrast to facilitate visual attention •Box sizes are adjustable for those who just need to see a little more clearly •Clean board design to minimize visual distraction •Space between choice buttons to avoid inadvertent hits •Customizable to 1,2,3,4 or 6 choices •Users can download their own pictures •Users can create blank boxes as distractors to suit users of all levels •Users can preset multiple "correct answer" boxes, and download different sound files to each box – a feature that allows users to choose their favorite music with just a tap •Other than image files, users can type text into the choice box – use this feature to teach sight words, letter, number recognition •Versatile application that can be used to create curriculum content to promote cognitive and literacy skills •Ease to use, intuitive interface allows user to set up activities in minutes •Allows users to create multiple pages for each "game" or activity Examples of choice boards/activities: •Odd one out (find the image that is different) •Music player (touch the correct image to play the tune) •Present vocabulary, sight words, shapes, numbers, or alphabets in array of boxes and ask your child to find the right one. Privacy Policy: http://technochipmunk.com/p/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: http://technochipmunk.com/p/terms-of-use-agreement.html

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ChoiceBoardCreatorLite at Free against AAC Evaluation Genie's $12.99. ChoiceBoardCreatorLite also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0.0). On 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

ChoiceBoardCreatorLite is free to download; AAC Evaluation Genie costs $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AAC Evaluation Genie ships an update every 3 months, ChoiceBoardCreatorLite every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AAC Evaluation Genie versus ChoiceBoardCreatorLite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAAC Evaluation GenieChoiceBoardCreatorLite
Price$12.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHump SoftwareTechno Chipmunk Innovations Inc

In-app purchases

None

AAC Evaluation Genie

No in-app purchases

None

ChoiceBoardCreatorLite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AAC Evaluation Genie free?
AAC Evaluation Genie costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChoiceBoardCreatorLite free?
ChoiceBoardCreatorLite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AAC Evaluation Genie or ChoiceBoardCreatorLite have ads?
Neither AAC Evaluation Genie nor ChoiceBoardCreatorLite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AAC Evaluation Genie or ChoiceBoardCreatorLite?
AAC Evaluation Genie ships an update every 3 months, and ChoiceBoardCreatorLite every 2 months. Most recently, AAC Evaluation Genie was updated on November 1, 2026 and ChoiceBoardCreatorLite on October 15, 2026.

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