SymbolSupport Lite vs Verbal AUTISM Plus
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.
Verbal AUTISM Plus
This communication app offers extensive customization for users with autism. It supports text-to-speech for phrases and sentences, allowing for personalized icon, photo, and text options. Families can easily connect with non-speaking loved ones on the autism spectrum.
- Text-to-speech for phrases and sentences
- Up to 4 custom sections
- Customizable icons, photos, and text
- Subscription profiles for cross-device access
- Facilitates connection with non-speaking loved ones
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Global Education Development is excited to introduce Verbal A.U.T.I.S.M. Plus! Taking communication to the next level, Verbal A.U.T.I.S.M. Plus is designed to allow complete customization to fit all of our users needs. With Plus version users can use text to speech for phrases and sentences. Customize up to 4 custom sections. Icons, photos, and text are all customizable. Verbal A.U.T.I.S.M. “A Unique Trait In Special Minds” makes it easy for families to connect with their nonspeaking loved ones on the Autism Spectrum. Terms of use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Verbal AUTISM Plus at 100% against SymbolSupport Lite's 50%. Verbal AUTISM Plus also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3). SymbolSupport Lite's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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 Verbal AUTISM Plus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Verbal AUTISM Plus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of SymbolSupport Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of Verbal AUTISM Plus's.
SymbolSupport Lite ships an update every 6 weeks, Verbal AUTISM Plus monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SymbolSupport Lite | Verbal AUTISM Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| 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 | 154 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Attainment Company | Global Education Development LLC |
Customer experience
SymbolSupport Lite
Verbal AUTISM Plus
In-app purchases
SymbolSupport Lite
- Upgrade to Full Version$59.99
Verbal AUTISM Plus
- Plus Full Access$5.991 Month
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