# SymbolSupport Lite vs Listen & Talk

The clearest difference is rating: Listen & Talk at 5.0 against SymbolSupport Lite's 3.3. Listen & Talk also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 50%). SymbolSupport Lite's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SymbolSupport Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Listen & Talk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Listen & Talk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of SymbolSupport Lite's written reviews are positive against 80% of Listen & Talk's.

SymbolSupport Lite ships an update every 6 weeks, Listen & Talk every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SymbolSupport Lite | Listen & Talk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symbolsupport-lite/id575587181/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listen-and-talk/id1193891139/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 304 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Attainment Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/403989333) | [SoftArts Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1070424561) |

## What reviewers say

### SymbolSupport Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symbolsupport-lite/id575587181)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Full Version | $59.99 | one-time |


### Listen & Talk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listen-and-talk/id1193891139)

This app assists individuals with complex communication needs by providing a customizable platform for generating speech. It offers various display modes, symbol selection, and voice output options to facilitate expression and thought sharing.

**Highlights:** Customizable overlayer design, Multiple display modes, Extensive symbol library, Synthetic and digitized voice output, Message history for quick access, Toggle Control scanning mechanism

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Limitation Unlock | $46.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SymbolSupport Lite free?

SymbolSupport Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Listen & Talk free?

Listen & Talk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SymbolSupport Lite or Listen & Talk?

Listen & Talk is rated higher. SymbolSupport Lite averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Listen & Talk averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SymbolSupport Lite or Listen & Talk have ads?

Neither SymbolSupport Lite nor Listen & Talk shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SymbolSupport Lite or Listen & Talk?

SymbolSupport Lite ships an update every 6 weeks, and Listen & Talk every 2 months. Most recently, SymbolSupport Lite was updated on November 1, 2026 and Listen & Talk on November 2, 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.*