SymbolSupport Lite vs MagidForYou

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.

MagidForYou is an Alternative Augmented Communication (AAC) application, mainly intended for non-verbal Autistic kids, but can be used by anyone with speech disabilities. The application allows to enter text by clicking on symbols that are organized hierarchically as "communication boards". Clicking on a symbol enters the text and speaks it. MagidForYou can also be used as a keyboard extension. This means you can use it in any other application (for example, your kid can send you a text message using this app as the keyboard). You can choose to connect the application to dropbox, which enables constant backup and other dropbox features (like sharing). The application supports many languages (including right-to-left languages).