Comparison

Widgit Go vs BRIDGE Communication Builder

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

BRIDGE Communication Builder

This adaptable app allows users to create custom boards for learning, organization, and planning. It supports adding pages, groups, items, and videos, with options for voice output and sharing ideas. Ideal for education, personal projects, and reminders.

Highlights
  • Customizable blank boards
  • Add pages, groups, items, and videos
  • Use photos or camera roll for items
  • Access to SymbolStix icon library
  • Multiple voice options
  • Forms for training and data collection
  • AutoSave and recovery
Features
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A multipurpose app for learning, organizing, teaching, planning, storing, and reminders that is affordable AND adaptable! BRIDGE Communication Builder app has all the capabilities of the original BRIDGE Communication app, but with blank boards designed for easy customization. This new version of our app was created in response to our app users whose clients needed boards for a variety of purposes including education and curriculum support as well as organization suited for teens, adults, and older clients. In addition to academic customization, users of the original app were also showing us novel ways in which they were using the app, such as gathering images for a house remodeling project, images of places they wanted to visit, garments they wanted to make. BRIDGE Communication Builder is a platform for creating and connecting. Add pages, delete pages, add groups, items, videos! BRIDGE Communication Builder app is FUN - FAST - and, best of all, it WORKS!! **Communication needs **Scheduling boards **Calendars **How-to videos **Home projects **Reminders **Planners **Lessons **Curriculum **Tutoring **Vocabulary **Math facts **Spelling words **Talking flash cards **Writing prompts **Narrative sequencing **Endless possibilities BRIDGE Communication Builder is a solution that you can download and use immediately. The navigation and toolbars are simple and intuitive. The 3x3 grid design results in a smaller amount of information to process on each page. Activation and voice output are fast and reliable. BRIDGE Communication Builder provides a way to share, store, and exchange thoughts and ideas. BRIDGE IDEAS WITH BUILDER today! FEATURES: -Edit/Add items using photos or camera roll -Edit/Add groups, videos, pages -Edit/Add items using 20,000 icon SymbolStix library -Edit/Add background color to items and groups -English/Spanish/Australian/British voices -Hide/Show -Message Window -Typing View -Message Window Lock -Typing View Lock -Forms for training, goals, and data collection -AutoSave/Recover/Reset https://gobridgeapp.com/

Screenshots

Widgit Go4 screens
BRIDGE Communication Builder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BRIDGE Communication Builder at 100% against Widgit Go's 0%. BRIDGE Communication Builder also leads on price ($7.99 vs $59.99) and rating (4.8 vs 3.0). On ads, in-app purchases, 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 BRIDGE Communication Builder $7.99 up front. Widgit Go sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and BRIDGE Communication Builder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BRIDGE Communication Builder holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BRIDGE Communication Builder has 9 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 100% of BRIDGE Communication Builder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Widgit Go ships an update every 3 months, BRIDGE Communication Builder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Widgit Go versus BRIDGE Communication Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWidgit GoBRIDGE Communication Builder
Price$59.99$7.99 — better
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size266 MB188 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWidgit Software LtdBioprism, Inc.

Customer experience

Widgit Go

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

BRIDGE Communication Builder

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
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
1 purchases

BRIDGE Communication Builder

One-time1
  • Purchase folders$0.99

Questions

Is Widgit Go free?
Widgit Go costs $59.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is BRIDGE Communication Builder free?
BRIDGE Communication Builder costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Widgit Go or BRIDGE Communication Builder?
BRIDGE Communication Builder is rated higher. Widgit Go averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while BRIDGE Communication Builder averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.
Do Widgit Go or BRIDGE Communication Builder have ads?
Neither Widgit Go nor BRIDGE Communication Builder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Widgit Go or BRIDGE Communication Builder?
Widgit Go ships an update every 3 months, and BRIDGE Communication Builder every 3 weeks. Most recently, Widgit Go was updated on October 7, 2026 and BRIDGE Communication Builder on October 8, 2026.

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