SymbolSupport Lite vs Keyguard Designer
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.
Keyguard Designer
Design custom keyguards for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) apps on iPad. Quickly create and preview personalized layouts with various attachment options. Supports popular AAC applications and allows saving or emailing professional design drawings.
- Custom keyguard design
- App-specific settings
- Button layout customization
- Drag and drop attachment features
- Preview final layout
- Save or email design drawings
- Supports popular AAC apps
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Keyguard Designer by LoganTech is a quick and easy way to make your own keyguard design for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) apps on any iPad. You can create and customize your own keyguard design in minutes, and preview tweaks to any features you want as you go. Experiment with several essential keyguard features, including app-specific settings, button layouts, as well as drag and drop attachment features for securing the keyguard with suction cups or elastic straps. Keyguard Designer supports the most popular AAC communication apps, including ProLoQuo2Go, TouchChat, GoTalk Now, and LAMP Words for Life. When you complete your ideal keygaurd design, you can preview the final layout and then save or email a professional design drawing. Terms of Use (EULA) - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SymbolSupport Lite at 3.3 against Keyguard Designer's 2.7. SymbolSupport Lite also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. SymbolSupport Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Keyguard Designer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SymbolSupport Lite holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.
SymbolSupport Lite ships an update every 6 weeks, Keyguard Designer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SymbolSupport Lite | Keyguard Designer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (4 ratings) — better | 2.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 304 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Attainment Company | ProxTalker.com LLC |
Customer experience
SymbolSupport Lite
Keyguard Designer
In-app purchases
SymbolSupport Lite
- Upgrade to Full Version$59.99
Keyguard Designer
- Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- One-Time Purchase$149.99
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