Comparison

Simple Visual List vs Give Me Words AAC

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

Head to head
About

Simple Visual List

Features
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Simple Visual List makes shopping easier for everyone, especially non-verbal individuals and visual learners. Create picture-based shopping lists with photos, emojis, or text labels - whatever works best for you. PERFECT FOR: - Non-verbal shoppers who communicate visually - People with autism or communication differences - Visual learners of all ages - Anyone who prefers picture-based organization - Caregivers supporting loved ones with shopping - Daily schedules and routines (not just shopping!) KEY FEATURES: Image Viewer - Tap any photo to view full-screen - Pinch to zoom in on product details - Compare items while shopping in-store - See packaging, labels, or brand logos clearly - Double-tap to reset zoom - Perfect for matching products on shelves Visual Organization - Add photos from your camera or photo library - Use emojis for quick visual identification - Text labels for clarity - Custom store icons (with full-screen preview) - Clean, uncluttered interface Smart Shopping Lists - Create separate lists for different stores - Add quantities up to 3 items per entry - Independent checkboxes for each quantity - Swipe to delete items you no longer need - Mark items complete as you shop Multiple Lists - Manage lists for Target, Walmart, grocery stores, and more - Switch between lists with one tap - Each list shows item count at a glance - Upload custom store logos that you can zoom too Privacy First - NO data collection - NO accounts required - NO internet connection needed - ALL data stays on your device - Your privacy is protected Whether you're shopping for groceries, visiting multiple stores, or organizing daily routines, Simple Visual List provides the visual support you need to stay organized and independent. ADDITIONAL USES: While designed for shopping, many users find Simple Visual List helpful for: - Daily schedules and routines - Task lists with visual reminders - Packing lists for trips - Household chores with pictures - Any activity that benefits from visual organization Download Simple Visual List today and experience shopping with confidence and independence.

About

Give Me Words AAC

This free communication app helps nonverbal individuals express themselves by tapping pictogram symbols to build sentences. Sentences can be spoken aloud, and users can personalize the vocabulary with custom words and photos. It works offline and prioritizes user privacy.

Highlights
  • Build sentences with pictogram symbols
  • Hear sentences spoken aloud
  • Offline functionality
  • Personalize vocabulary with custom photos
  • Organize board with custom folders and categories
  • Powered by ARASAAC pictograms
Features
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Give Me Words is a completely free AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) app for nonverbal individuals. No subscription, no account, no setup. Tap pictogram symbols to build sentences in the sentence bar at the top. Tap the bar to hear your sentence spoken aloud. Tap individual words to hear them on their own. Build any sentence from a library of hundreds of pictograms organized by category — core words, food, feelings, people, actions, places, objects, and more. Fully offline. Works anywhere with no wifi required. No data is ever sent anywhere. Personalize the board by adding custom words with photos from your camera roll or a new photo. Photograph a family member, a favorite food, a familiar place — build a vocabulary that reflects your child's real world. Add folders, rename categories, and organize the board however works best. Powered by ARASAAC, the world's leading open-source pictogram library used by speech therapists and AAC apps worldwide. Pictogram symbols by Sergio Palao, © Government of Aragon, ARASAAC (arasaac.org), CC BY-NC-SA. Give Me Words is completely free, forever.

Screenshots

Simple Visual List4 screens
Give Me Words AAC3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Simple Visual List at 17.0 against Give Me Words AAC's 26.1. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Simple Visual List versus Give Me Words AAC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Visual ListGive Me Words AAC
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVictoria ParkDzuy Do

In-app purchases

None

Simple Visual List

No in-app purchases

None

Give Me Words AAC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Visual List free?
Simple Visual List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Give Me Words AAC free?
Give Me Words AAC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Visual List or Give Me Words AAC have ads?
Neither Simple Visual List nor Give Me Words AAC shows ads.

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