ClaroCom Pro vs nanoGOAT AAC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ClaroCom Pro
This communication aid assists individuals with speech impairments by converting typed text into spoken words. It offers features like word and phrase prediction, remote communication options, and the ability to create custom phrase banks. The app is designed for both children and adults with varying levels of literacy and speech difficulties.
- Text-to-speech conversion
- Word and phrase prediction
- Remote communication (message, mail, social media)
- Customizable phrase banks
- Private communication mode
- Inter-device chat via Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
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ClaroCom is an iPad or iPhone App for AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication). ClaroCom helps to replace speech for those with impairments in the production of spoken language. ClaroCom is suitable for children or adults with some or full literacy, and can assist users who have limited or no speech and language difficulties. PRODUCT FEATURES • Writing Type into the Message Window using the on-screen keyboard. Press the Speak button to have text in the Message Window spoken. ClaroCom can also speak each word as it is typed or inserted into the Message Window. Text in the Message Window is spoken using the human quality in-built voices. Communicate remotely with ClaroCom Pro. Text in the Message Window can be sent by Message and Mail and sent to Facebook and Twitter, as well as copied into other apps. Use the built in Word Prediction and Phrase Prediction to speed up writing. Create text using the phrase banks to find a phrase. ClaroCom is loaded with some standard phrases. More phrases can be added and history is stored of what is typed. Rotate or flip the iOS device and ClaroCom Pro will shows only the message to be communicated in large text the correct way up, perfect when communicating privately. Tipping the iPhone or iPad back reverts the screen back to normal. **NEW** Link & chat to iOS device - connect your device to any other device that is also using ClaroCom Pro. You can then chat between the devices using the text that you type or words or phrases that you select. This feature requires bluetooth or Wi-Fi. • Word Prediction ClaroCom has built in Word Prediction when typing into the Message Window. ClaroCom's Word Prediction takes account of word frequency and previous words. There is an initial Word Prediction list loaded on startup, and ClaroCom can learn new words as they are typed if desired. • Phrase Prediction Use Phrase Prediction when typing into the Message Window. The phrases are loaded from the contents of the visible categories and ClaroCom stores new phrases that are typed or added. The predicted phrases appear on a Phrase bar above the keyboard. Phrases can be easily searched for, and bulk phrases can be easily added. Prediction works with acronyms, so as 'awn' is typed, 'Are We Nearly There Yet?' appears instantly. This is a very fast way to build up and learn a collection of phrases. Speak a predicted word or phrase immediately with a ‘touch and hold’ instead of composing into a message – another faster way to get speech out. A swipe brings up more phrases and words that can be easily scanned through. Flexible phrases include fillable prompts so ClaroCom will know, when the 'I would like ___' phrase is selected, that immediately the user will be asked for the word(s) to complete the phrase. With ClaroCom Pro phrases and words can be easily imported from files to quickly build complex phrase vocabularies from existing text resources, including files transferred via iTunes. • Dictionary Choose from a range of Word Prediction dictionaries. • High-Quality Voices Along with the iOS system voices, 2 high-quality Nuance Vocalizer voices are included in this edition: ◆ Tom - English (USA) ◆ Samantha - English (USA) The voice can be made to speak faster or slower you suit your needs. The voice is installed within ClaroCom, so will work when not online. Additional Vocalizer Expressive and Acapela voices in other accents are available through in-app purchase in ClaroCom. • Font and Color Change the font size, color or use a more-readable font to maximize ease-of-reading, making ClaroCom easily adaptable to different users' needs. • Personalize information ClaroCom can be personalized to suit your individual needs, basic personal information is easily added and will appear in Phrases. ClaroCom Pro can be personalized by setting your name, so many phrases will detect and use it, saving time. For the latest news, tips and advice follow @ClaroComApp on Twitter.
nanoGOAT AAC
This app facilitates visual communication for individuals needing AAC support. It allows for the creation of custom communication boards and social stories using photos, words, and phrases, with separate modes for everyday use and adult editing. Designed for children and other AAC users, it offers offline functionality without ads or subscriptions.
- Visual AAC boards with text-to-speech
- Customizable phrase and story buttons
- Photo symbol integration
- Separate communication and editor modes
- Offline functionality
- Multiple user profiles
- Backup and restore options
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nanoGOAT AAC helps families, caregivers, educators, and speech professionals support visual communication at home, school, therapy, and everywhere in between. Build AAC boards with single words, whole phrases, custom photos, colors, and navigation. Create social stories in the same familiar interface. Switch between Communication Mode for everyday use and Editor Mode for adults setting up boards and stories. Designed for children and other AAC users, nanoGOAT keeps core communication available without ads, subscriptions, or accounts. Features: - Visual AAC boards with text-to-speech - Whole-phrase, single-word, and story buttons - Custom photo symbols from camera or photo library - Starter boards and stories included - Parent and caregiver editing controls - Multiple communicator profiles on one device - Backup and restore files you control - Everyday AAC use works offline - No ads, no advertising SDKs, and no child-data business model nanoGOAT AAC is a communication support tool. It is not a medical device and does not replace professional speech-language, medical, or clinical advice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: nanoGOAT AAC at Free against ClaroCom Pro's $16.99. nanoGOAT AAC also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). ClaroCom Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On ads 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
nanoGOAT AAC is free to download; ClaroCom Pro costs $16.99 up front. ClaroCom Pro sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. nanoGOAT AAC asks for nothing beyond the download.
nanoGOAT AAC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
ClaroCom Pro ships an update every 2 months, nanoGOAT AAC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ClaroCom Pro | nanoGOAT AAC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $16.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Claro Software Limited | nanoGOAT LLC |
Customer experience
ClaroCom Pro
nanoGOAT AAC
In-app purchases
ClaroCom Pro
- Jill$1.99
- Allison$1.99
- Ava$1.99
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- Susan$1.99
- Heather$1.99
- Laura$1.99
- Ryan$1.99
- Micah$1.99
- Rod$1.99
- Will$1.99
- Saul$1.99
nanoGOAT AAC
No in-app purchases









