Comparison

Widgit Go vs Niki Buttons

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

Niki Buttons

This app provides a simple way for individuals with communication impairments to express themselves. Users can record voice messages and assign them to large, easy-to-press buttons, optionally adding images for visual cues. It's designed for making requests, participating in activities, or expressing choices.

Highlights
  • Record custom voice messages
  • Assign messages to large buttons
  • Option to add images to buttons
  • Adjust button and record button visibility
  • Supports dark appearance
  • Simple interface for single message communication
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Niki Buttons is a simple AAC app designed for people with autism or any disability that impairs the ability to communicate. The easiest and most effective way to introduce single message communication to a user. Useful for those who have physical problems with pressing small buttons. Niki Buttons is perfect for making a request, participating in an activity, or making a choice. How it works: - Four buttons available: blue, green, red and yellow. - You can record your voice, and play it back by touching a button. - To record a message, tap the "Record" button. When you are done, simply tap the "Stop" button. You can record over as many times as you need. - Optionally you can choose an image from your device's camera roll and place it over a button. - From Settings, you can choose to show image and record buttons on the top, on the bottom or even hidden. - Dark appearance supported.

Screenshots

Widgit Go4 screens
Niki Buttons4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Niki Buttons at $3.99 against Widgit Go's $59.99. Niki Buttons also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Widgit Go's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 21 months). On ads, monetization model 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

Widgit Go costs $59.99 and Niki Buttons $3.99 up front. Widgit Go sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Niki Buttons asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Niki Buttons holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Widgit Go ships an update every 3 months, Niki Buttons every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Widgit Go versus Niki Buttons: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWidgit GoNiki Buttons
Price$59.99$3.99 — better
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 21 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size266 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWidgit Software LtdAlessandro La Rocca

Customer experience

Widgit Go

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

Niki Buttons

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Niki Buttons

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Widgit Go free?
Widgit Go costs $59.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Niki Buttons free?
Niki Buttons costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Widgit Go or Niki Buttons?
Niki Buttons is rated higher. Widgit Go averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Niki Buttons averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Widgit Go or Niki Buttons have ads?
Neither Widgit Go nor Niki Buttons shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Widgit Go or Niki Buttons?
Widgit Go ships an update every 3 months, and Niki Buttons every 21 months. Most recently, Widgit Go was updated on November 6, 2026 and Niki Buttons on November 3, 2026.

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