Comparison

SymbolSupport Lite vs CoreMATCH

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

CoreMATCH

An educational card-matching game designed to help children learn core vocabulary words in English and Spanish. It offers customizable icon sets and a "read on select" feature to reinforce learning through fun gameplay.

Highlights
  • Core vocabulary learning
  • English and Spanish modes
  • Customizable icon sets
  • "Read on select" audio feature
  • Multiple grid sizes
  • Emoji and custom word support
Features
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CoreMATCH is an educational card-matching game designed by a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. Children can learn 80% of core vocabulary words used in communication while having fun. The game is also good for learning basic vocabulary in Spanish and English if you are working towards becoming bilingual. It's also great for teachers and parents that want to incorporate core vocabulary into playtime at home and school. Features include: - Grid sizes of 4x4, 6x6, and 8x8 - English/Spanish words for matching - "Read on select" where the device will say the word while showing the icon - Icon Sets: Select specific icon groups to focus on (body parts, colors/shapes, nouns, verbs, environment, custom) - Create your own custom icons to play with by using your own emojis and words. - Uses the same icon set from our popular AAC application, CoreVOICE, so that users of that application can learn using symbols they are familiar with.

Screenshots

SymbolSupport Lite3 screens
CoreMATCH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CoreMATCH at none against SymbolSupport Lite's 1. CoreMATCH also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SymbolSupport Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CoreMATCH asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SymbolSupport Lite versus CoreMATCH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSymbolSupport LiteCoreMATCH
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size304 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAttainment CompanyCentral Speech Solutions, LLC

Customer experience

SymbolSupport Lite

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

CoreMATCH

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SymbolSupport Lite

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Full Version$59.99
None

CoreMATCH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SymbolSupport Lite free?
SymbolSupport Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CoreMATCH free?
CoreMATCH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SymbolSupport Lite or CoreMATCH have ads?
Neither SymbolSupport Lite nor CoreMATCH shows ads.

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