Comparison

Widgit Go vs Spike Math

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

Head to head
About

Widgit Go

This app supports communication and language development for non-verbal individuals or those with learning difficulties. It allows users to create personalized symbol-based communication grids and develop language skills through interactive activities.

Highlights
  • Symbol-based AAC communication
  • Create personalized communication grids
  • Over 14,000 Widgit Symbols
  • Add custom pictures
  • Text-to-speech output
  • Develop learning and language skills
  • Export grids as PDFs
Features
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Support communication and language development with Widgit Go which can be used as a simple symbol-based AAC communicator or as a tool to develop learning and language skills. GIVING USERS A VOICE WITH SYMBOL-BASED AAC For users who are non-verbal or reluctant communicators symbol-based AAC (Augmentative and alternative communication) offers a way for them to express themselves and communicate their needs and wants. Create personalised communication grids in minutes with easy to use tools, over 14,000 Widgit Symbols and the ability to add your own pictures. Users can hear their sentences spoken aloud using the pre-installed iOS text-to-speech voices or add high-quality adult and child voices from the app store. Widgit Go's user-friendly interface makes it ideal for users of all ages with autism and/or learning difficulties. DEVELOP LEARNING AND LANGUAGE SKILLS Widgit Go's interactive grids can be used to develop users learning and language skills both at home and in the classroom. The output of these grids can be exported as PDF files, saved to the device or shared via email or messenger. FEATURES - Create and edit grids using over 14,000 Widgit Symbols - Print grids to make flashcards. - Use as a voice output device. - Back up or share your Widgit Go grids and activities using Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, Google Drive or your Widgit Online account. - Write simple documents with symbols and text from Grids. - No Internet connection is required for creating or using activities. - 17 example activities are included. More activities and voices are available in-app.

About

Spike Math

Engage in a fun arcade experience while practicing mental math. Fly your character, avoid spikes, and select the correct answers to calculations. Collect ducks for bonuses and compare scores with friends.

Highlights
  • Arcade gameplay with math challenges
  • Mental math drills
  • Times tables practice
  • Unlockable bonuses
  • Game Center score comparison
  • Addition, multiplication, subtraction options
Features
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The new game from the creator of AB Math. Spike Math is an arcade and Math Game. • fly your character on both sides of the screen, but be careful with the spikes! • choose the correct result for the calculation Spike Math allows to do mental math drills in a fun arcade game. Many options are available: • Collect ducks that allow you to unlock bonuses • Compare your score with your friends on the Game Center • Choose the math facts: addition, multiplication, subtraction (with in app purchase) This game is suitable for everyone, children and adults.

Screenshots

Widgit Go4 screens
Spike Math3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spike Math at 65% against Widgit Go's 0%. Spike Math also leads on price ($0.99 vs $59.99) and rating (4.2 vs 3.0). Widgit Go's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Widgit Go costs $59.99 and Spike Math $0.99 up front. Widgit Go sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Spike Math asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spike Math holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spike Math has 138 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Widgit Go's written reviews are positive against 65% of Spike Math's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Widgit Go ships an update every 3 months, Spike Math every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Widgit Go versus Spike Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWidgit GoSpike Math
Price$59.99$0.99 — better
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.2 (138 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews65.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1138 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size266 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWidgit Software LtdNicolas Lehovetzki

Customer experience

Widgit Go

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Spike Math

All ratings138 ratings
Positive79.0%
Neutral5.1%
Negative15.9%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Widgit Go

One-time10
  • Getting Up SequenceFree
  • Widgit Restricted symbolsFree
  • StuartFree
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  • HeatherFree
  • Making Sentences 1$1.99
  • Ryan (US)$7.99
  • Heather (US)$7.99
  • Kenny (US child)$14.99
  • Widgit Symbols in French$23.99
  • Widgit Symbols in Spanish$23.99
None

Spike Math

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Widgit Go free?
Widgit Go costs $59.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Spike Math free?
Spike Math costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Widgit Go or Spike Math?
Spike Math is rated higher. Widgit Go averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Spike Math averages 4.2 from 138 ratings.
Do Widgit Go or Spike Math have ads?
Neither Widgit Go nor Spike Math shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Widgit Go or Spike Math?
Widgit Go ships an update every 3 months, and Spike Math every 6 months. Most recently, Widgit Go was updated on October 23, 2026 and Spike Math on October 26, 2026.

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