SymbolSupport Lite vs Buzzlet
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.
Buzzlet
This app aids non-verbal individuals in communication by teaching vocabulary and enabling sentence creation or quick responses. It encourages listeners to engage, validating the use of assistive devices and fostering conversational skills.
- Reciprocal communication aid
- Teaches receptive and expressive vocabulary
- Create complete sentences
- Use quick responses
- Encourages listener engagement
- Customizable talking cards
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Buzzlet is a revolutionary assistive communication application that facilitates reciprocal communication for non-verbal individuals or those with limited expressive communication. The app also teaches receptive and expressive vocabulary, allows for individuals to create complete sentences or use quick responses to engage in simple conversations. This app encourages a listener to respond to the user on the app which validates the use of an alternative communication device while at the same time teaching the user to engage in reciprocal or conversational communication. Buzzlet subscription - Customize talking cards. Buzzlet plans: 3 Months: $23.99 Annual: $63.99 Payments and Renewal: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account settings at any time after purchase No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active period. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.buzzlet.net/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Buzzlet at 5.0 against SymbolSupport Lite's 3.3. Buzzlet also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). SymbolSupport Lite's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 Buzzlet sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Buzzlet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.
SymbolSupport Lite ships an update every 6 weeks, Buzzlet every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SymbolSupport Lite | Buzzlet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 304 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Attainment Company | Bumble Bee Communications, LLC |
Customer experience
SymbolSupport Lite
Buzzlet
In-app purchases
SymbolSupport Lite
- Upgrade to Full Version$59.99
Buzzlet
- Buzzlet one month subscription1 Month trial$8.991 Month
- Buzzlet 3 month subscription1 Month trial$23.993 Months
- Buzzlet 6 months subscription1 Month trial$41.996 Months
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- Buzzlet one year subscription1 Month trial$63.991 Year
- Buzzlet lifetime subscription$249.99
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