SymbolSupport Lite vs Isaac AAC
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.
Isaac AAC
This communication app uses voice synthesis, visual symbols, and AI-powered predictive text to help individuals with communication challenges express themselves. It aims to enhance independence and quality of life for users of all ages.
- Advanced voice synthesis
- Intuitive visual symbols
- AI-powered predictive text
- Customizable communication platform
- Supports independence and quality of life
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Our breakthrough Augmentative and Alternative Communication app Isaac AAC transforms how individuals with communication challenges effectively and confidently express their thoughts. Designed with deep understanding of the needs of users, parents, speech therapists, educational institutions. Isaac AAC integrates advanced voice synthesis, intuitive visual symbols, and AI-powered predictive text algorithms, creating a seamless and customizable communication platform. Our goal is to open new possibilities for users of all ages, support their independence, and improve their quality of life. We present a solution that promotes inclusion and ensures every voice will be heard. Functions are available only with a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Isaac AAC at 5.0 against SymbolSupport Lite's 3.3. Isaac AAC also leads on update cadence (weekly 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 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
Both are free to download. SymbolSupport Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Isaac AAC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Isaac AAC 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, Isaac AAC weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SymbolSupport Lite | Isaac AAC |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 304 MB | 148 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Attainment Company | Adrian Golian |
Customer experience
SymbolSupport Lite
Isaac AAC
In-app purchases
SymbolSupport Lite
- Upgrade to Full Version$59.99
Isaac AAC
- Monthly Subscription ISAAC$7.991 Month
- Isaac$4.99








