Comparison

SymbolSupport Lite vs Talk Suite Builder

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

Talk Suite Builder

Features
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Talk Suite Builder is a free app that lets you create fully functional content for Talk Suite Pro. It’s a perfect way to support someone who uses Talk Suite Pro for augmentative communication….whether you’re a Speech Language Professional, teacher, or family member. While Talk Suite Builder is open, you can create all the content you want. Then, simply use our SEND button to email buttons and/or pages you’ve made. Or you can save them to Dropbox, Google Docs, or your Desktop, so you’ll always have the content you’ve made. Talk Suite Builder lets you create content just like you do on the actual app. However, this is not a functional AAC App for communication. As such, it doesn't actually speak. And when you close out of the app, you lose the content or changes you've made in the App. (Although the content you exported is, of course, saved.) Talk Suite Builder lets you tap into the full experience of Talk Suite so you can support others. You’ll experience our engaging and intuitive approach to language.... and our many innovative language approaches. Create new content to use in word-by-word sentence building in our thoughtful Core Columns. For example, create a page of your favorite baseball team, the favorite foods around your house, or even some juicy fun word banks that add personality to a person’s communication. Or create new content for other modes such as Stories, Photo Albums or Talk Topics. For example, work with someone to create a story for Show and Tell. Or if even a Talk Topic that can be used for visit relatives, or the zoo! We’ve included a few sample ideas in each of our Communication Modes… so you can see the best way to create robust and empowering content…. that kind that really builds engagement and interaction! Talk Suite Builder also uses our state-of-the-art "Real Feel" editing, the same interface you’ll find in Talk Suite Pro. And because you actually see and feel what. you're creating, editing actually becomes fun! Download this free and powerful app today. And see how quickly you can learn to bring your support to the next level. Talk Suite Builder. Another way we’re helping you… do more!

Screenshots

SymbolSupport Lite3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Talk Suite Builder at none against SymbolSupport Lite's 1. Talk Suite Builder also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). SymbolSupport Lite's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Talk Suite Builder asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SymbolSupport Lite ships an update every 6 weeks, Talk Suite Builder every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SymbolSupport Lite versus Talk Suite Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSymbolSupport LiteTalk Suite Builder
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size304 MB421 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAttainment Company, Inc.Ellenson Integration Enterprises, Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SymbolSupport Lite

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Full Version$59.99
None

Talk Suite Builder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SymbolSupport Lite free?
SymbolSupport Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Talk Suite Builder free?
Talk Suite Builder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SymbolSupport Lite or Talk Suite Builder have ads?
Neither SymbolSupport Lite nor Talk Suite Builder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SymbolSupport Lite or Talk Suite Builder?
SymbolSupport Lite ships an update every 6 weeks, and Talk Suite Builder every 2 days. Most recently, SymbolSupport Lite was updated on June 8, 2026 and Talk Suite Builder on September 12, 2026.

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