Comparison

Word FLiPS vs Grid for iPad

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

Head to head
About

Word FLiPS

This app helps children with speech difficulties practice functional vocabulary and sound sequences. It offers customizable word choices based on articulation and syllable structure, with features for tracking progress and recording audio.

Highlights
  • Functional vocabulary practice
  • Sound sequence repetition
  • Customizable word selection
  • Audio playback of syllables
  • Progress tracking and graphing
  • Audio recording and replay
Features
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Word FLiPS App is a must for children with limited speech, unintelligible speech, and/or childhood apraxia of speech! Teach functional vocabulary words, such as greetings and requests (for example, "hi," "go," and "bye") while practicing up to three repetitions of sound sequences. Begin teaching severely unintelligible children by having them repeat identical earlier developing sounds, such as "boo-boo-boo." Older or more verbal children can practice a variety of sequences, such as "tie-tea-shoe" as a warm-up to practicing sentences. The CV words in Word FLiPS App can also be combined to form other words (for example, "tie-knee" can be combined to form the word "tiny"). Features: • Choose words according to articulatory placement: Bilabial, Alveolar, Velar, and Palatal. • Choose words according to syllable structure: CV, CVC, CVCV, or custom. • Choose all words (including nonsense words) or only the suggested "real" words. • Includes audio of all syllables. • "Free Play" mode allows you to flip through the cards or randomly generate syllable combinations. • Record a student’s productions and replay audio clips. Data tracking lets educators and parents: • Track data for each syllable in a production or for the entire production. • Keep track of data for all students. • View player results for all the sessions at any time. • Graph students’ progress. • Email, print, and share session results.

About

Grid for iPad

This app provides a comprehensive Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) solution for individuals with diverse communication needs. It offers flexible tools, evidence-based resources, and customizable features that adapt as users' needs evolve.

Highlights
  • Evidence-based AAC resources
  • Online community grid sets
  • In-app and remote editing
  • AI-powered design tools
  • Multiple symbol libraries
  • Multilingual support
  • Pre-built communication resources
Features
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Grid for iPad is a complete Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) solution designed for people of all ages and communication needs. It offers a range of resources, flexible communication tools, and options that can be adapted over time. Try it FREE for 30 days - voices included! Key features: ► A range of included content for people who need symbol or text based AAC, including Super Core, Voco Chat, and Text Talker ► Suitable for use with touch access or switches. ► Evidence-based symbol AAC vocabularies, created by experienced speech and language therapists and education professionals, with a focus on vocabulary for communicating within everyday routines and activities. ► Includes SymbolStix, PCS and Widgit symbols – choose the symbol library that is most suitable, to match the symbols already being used in the environment, or to support transition from other AAC systems. ► Voices and grid sets for over 20 languages to support communication in a range of languages. Ideal for multilingual families or classrooms. Why families and professionals choose Grid for iPad for children and adults with communication difficulties: ► In-app editing – Fast, intuitive editing makes it easy to add new words, personalise vocabulary, and adapt layouts to the needs of the individual. ► Remote Editing – SLTs, teachers and families can edit any time, without needing the device in their hands. ► Powerful voice technology – Choose from a range of voices, including the latest AI powered multilingual voices from ElevenLabs, or for those who are able to, record your own voice messages. ► AI Powered Tools - Make use of optional tools to correct typing errors, or support the user to change the tone or wording of their message. ► Talk to your Smart Speaker – Use Grid for iPad to speak instructions to smart home devices, request music, hear the latest news and weather, play games and ask questions. ► Online Grids – Do even more with Grid for iPad by searching and downloading FREE ready-made grid sets created by clinicians, educators, and the Grid community. What’s included: ► Super Core - Evidence-based core vocabulary focused on communication within everyday routines and activities. Designed for supporting AAC learners from single words to building full sentences. Available in 30‑cell and 50‑cell sizes, with simpler 12 and 20 cell learning grids for those just starting out. ►Voco Chat – Designed to enable users to communicate for a wide range of reasons, with supported message pathways and carefully chosen vocabulary, for fast and efficient symbol communication. ► Alpha Core - Offers a range of text-based layouts to support the communication of people with changing physical abilities, with quick access to predictive text and common phrases, alongside a keyboard of your choice. ► Text Talker - Enabling people to say what they want to say in the moment, or prepare and save messages in advance for faster conversations. ►Aphasia Duo - Designed specifically for people with aphasia and their communication partners to support participation in everyday life, including a range of word-finding and conversational supports, and whiteboard for writing and drawing. ► PODD (in-app purchase) - Created by Australian Speech Pathologist Gayle Porter, PODD organises language according to the reason for communication, designed to support spontaneous communication in any situation. ► And MUCH more - Grid for iPad also includes a range of interactive learning activities (just try Dilbert the Dog!), animated communication from Symoji, and educational resources. Simple, flexible pricing: Grid for iPad is available through a monthly subscription with a 30-day FREE trial or as a one-off purchase. You can cancel your subscription at any time. Contact our tech support experts any time at support@thinksmartbox.com For more details on our evidence-based vocabularies, visit the Smartbox Hub.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Word FLiPS at 100% against Grid for iPad's 50%. Word FLiPS also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Grid for iPad's advantage is price (Free vs $29.99) and ratings volume (18 vs 3). On update cadence, ads 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

Grid for iPad is free to download; Word FLiPS costs $29.99 up front. Grid for iPad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Word FLiPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Word FLiPS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grid for iPad has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Word FLiPS's written reviews are positive against 50% of Grid for iPad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Word FLiPS versus Grid for iPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord FLiPSGrid for iPad
Price$29.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better3.6 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings318 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB1.4 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSuper Duper PublicationsSmartbox Assistive Technology

Customer experience

Word FLiPS

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Grid for iPad

All ratings18 ratings
Positive61.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Word FLiPS

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Grid for iPad

Subscriptions1
  • Grid for iPad Subscription1 Month trial$10.991 Month
One-time3
  • Metacom Symbol Library$49.99
  • PODD for Grid (English)$99.00
  • Grid for iPad full licence$299.99

Questions

Is Word FLiPS free?
Word FLiPS costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grid for iPad free?
Grid for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Word FLiPS or Grid for iPad?
Word FLiPS is rated higher. Word FLiPS averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Grid for iPad averages 3.6 from 18 ratings.
Do Word FLiPS or Grid for iPad have ads?
Neither Word FLiPS nor Grid for iPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Word FLiPS or Grid for iPad?
Word FLiPS ships an update fortnightly, and Grid for iPad fortnightly. Most recently, Word FLiPS was updated on October 16, 2026 and Grid for iPad on October 24, 2026.

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