SymbolSupport Lite vs ChoiceBoardCreatorLite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SymbolSupport Lite
This app allows users to read, listen to, and print documents created with a companion app. It automatically adds symbols to text as it's typed or pasted, aiding comprehension. Users can customize symbols and share documents in various formats.
- Read and print symbolized documents
- Automatic symbol addition to text
- Text-to-speech with word highlighting
- Symbol customization and image import
- Document sharing via AirDrop, email, cloud
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Note: SymbolSupport Lite is a free app. It can receive, read aloud, and print documents that have been created with the SymbolSupport app. SymbolSupport Lite cannot create or edit documents. It can be upgraded to the full version through the in-app Store. SymbolSupport is an iPad utility app that effortlessly adds symbols to text. As textis typed, symbols are automatically added above it. Text can also be copied from pre-existing written materials and pasted into SymbolSupport where symbols are instantly added. Documents are read with a high-quality text-to-speech voice and include word-by-word highlighting. This support helps students better understand class assignments.Symbols from Slater Literacy Support Pictures™ and Attainment’s Image Library are included. Plus, there is easy access to your camera roll and a built-in internet image search.Easy-to-use editing tools include changing auto-assigned symbols to other symbols or imported images and removing symbols from text to reduce the number of symbols on a page. SymbolSupport is designed to create symbolized text quickly and easily. Sharing these documents is equally important. Share documents via AirDrop, email, or send to any cloud storage setup on the iPad. Documents can be sent as a PDF for studentportfolios or shared with parents. Documents can also be sent as a SymbolSupport file which can be opened by SymbolSupport or SymbolSupport Lite apps.
ChoiceBoardCreatorLite
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChoiceBoardCreatorLite at none against SymbolSupport Lite's 1. ChoiceBoardCreatorLite also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. SymbolSupport Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ChoiceBoardCreatorLite asks for nothing beyond the download.
SymbolSupport Lite ships an update every 6 weeks, ChoiceBoardCreatorLite every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SymbolSupport Lite | ChoiceBoardCreatorLite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 304 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Attainment Company | Techno Chipmunk Innovations Inc |
In-app purchases
SymbolSupport Lite
- Upgrade to Full Version$59.99
ChoiceBoardCreatorLite
No in-app purchases
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