Comparison

Visuals2Go Next vs Tala

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Visuals2Go Next

Features
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Visuals2Go Next – Empowering Every Voice AAC and visual support app designed specifically for iPhone and iPad users, supporting individuals with autism, speech delays, and developmental disabilities. Visuals2Go Next is a flexible communication and learning tool created for parents, teachers, and therapists to foster functional communication, literacy, and independence. Developed by a special educator in collaboration with speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, behaviour therapists, school counsellors, and families, it’s trusted globally for real-life support on iOS devices. FREE TO DOWNLOAD: Core AAC and visual support features are included at no cost. Create picture cards, build sentences, and use essential communication tools with a free account. KEY FEATURES (included with free download) • Expanded core vocabulary and AAC-aligned folders • Tap-to-talk sentence strips and customizable visual cards • Swipe-to-scroll lanyard mode for portable, quick communication • Printable visuals, schedules, and basic templates • Built-in video card builder for personalized visual supports • Request custom cards and albums directly from the team PREMIUM FEATURES (separate auto-renewable subscription required): Some features require an optional paid subscription purchased through the App Store. Plan name, length, and price are shown in the app before you buy: • Unlimited cards and longer sentence strips (Cards Only or Premium) • Full online library and premium albums (Premium subscription required) • All premium print templates and unlimited printing (Premium subscription required) • Cloud backup and restore (Premium subscription required) • Premium fonts, editing tools, and ad-free experience (Premium subscription required) Subscription options include Cards Only (Yearly), Premium (Monthly), and Premium (Yearly). A 14-day free trial may be available for eligible Premium plans. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Questions or feedback? Contact us at support@visuals2go.com Privacy Policy: https://www.visuals2go.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.visuals2go.com/terms/

About

Tala

This app provides an easy-to-use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) tool for nonspeaking children. It focuses on full sentence phrases, mirroring how some autistic children naturally learn language, and allows for personalization with photos and custom boards.

Highlights
  • Ready in 90 seconds
  • Free core boards
  • Full sentence communication
  • Customizable boards and cards
  • Parent Mode with PIN
  • Available in multiple languages
Features
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Help your child communicate needs, choices and ideas in full sentences. Add favourite foods and activities, choose a voice, and tap a card to hear the words spoken aloud. "I downloaded Tala a few days ago. Within minutes, both my son and I were using it. For the first time in years, I feel like we have a tool that's designed for families instead of specialists." Aron, dad of an autistic kid HOW TO USE TALA: 1) Set up in 90 seconds, then try Tala free for 7 days 2) Add your kid's favorite foods and activities 3) Your child taps a card and hears the full sentence, out loud "Can I have water." "I want an apple." "I need the toilet." Tala is for children with speech delays and children who don't speak, every child who understands more than they can say. They have so much to tell you. Tala gives them a way. No setup courses. No $300 device. No training manuals. Tala is built around how many autistic children actually learn language: whole phrases, not single words. If your child repeats lines from movies, songs, or YouTube, Tala is for them. Pick the voice that fits your child: woman, man, boy, or girl. Spanish at home too? Tala speaks 25 languages, and bilingual families can mix languages on the same board. Tala works on every device around your child: their own tablet, your phone, the teacher's phone. Same boards everywhere, so everyone supports your child the same way. Add your own photos. Create your own boards. Free forever for SLPs and educators. FROM A SPEECH THERAPIST'S APP STORE REVIEW: "The app is well designed for functional communication to support language development. It is overall a great app, that I will be recommending to lots of families!" I built Tala for my son Tom, 7 and autistic. Speech isn't reliable for him. Some days the words come, some days they don't. I wanted to give him the best possible way to be heard, every day. We tried every AAC app. None fit. So I made one that did. If you have ideas or questions, email us at hello@talaaac.com. * TALA IS A SUBSCRIPTION, WITH A 7-DAY FREE TRIAL FOR NEW SUBSCRIBERS * FREE FOREVER FOR VERIFIED SLPs AND EDUCATORS Tala is an auto-renewing monthly or yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription in Account Settings. TERMS: https://talaaac.com/terms PRIVACY: https://talaaac.com/privacy

Screenshots

Visuals2Go Next4 screens
Tala4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Visuals2Go Next at none against Tala's shown. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Visuals2Go Next sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.00 per year and Tala sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Visuals2Go Next versus Tala: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisuals2Go NextTala
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB232 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBo InnovationsStorm Studios AB

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Visuals2Go Next

Subscriptions3
  • Visuals2Go$3.001 Year
  • Visuals2Go14 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Visuals2Go14 Days trial$49.991 Year
1 purchases

Tala

Subscriptions1
  • Tala Premium$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Visuals2Go Next free?
Visuals2Go Next is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tala free?
Tala is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Visuals2Go Next or Tala have ads?
Tala shows ads; Visuals2Go Next does not.
Which is updated more often, Visuals2Go Next or Tala?
Visuals2Go Next ships an update every 2 days, and Tala every 2 days. Most recently, Visuals2Go Next was updated on October 3, 2026 and Tala on October 19, 2026.

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