Comparison

Widgit Go Basic vs Speech Central, AAC

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

Head to head
About

Widgit Go Basic

This free communication app offers pre-made activities to support language development and learning. It's ideal for exploring communication grids and activities without editing features. Additional content and full editing capabilities are available via in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Free example activities
  • Supports communication
  • Supports learning
  • Supports language development
  • Offline use
  • Text-to-speech voices (purchasable)
Features
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Widgit Go Basic is the FREE version of Widgit Go, without the editing features. Perfect for trying out grids and activities to support communication, learning and language development. Widgit Go Basic comes with 8 free example activities. More activities, voices for text to speech, and the full Widgit Go editor, can be purchased from within the app. No internet connection is required for using activities.

About

Speech Central, AAC

Features
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SpeakAid – AI-Powered AAC Communication SpeakAid AAC is a next-generation text-to-speech app for anyone who struggles to speak, including users with Aphasia, ALS/MND, Autism, Stroke, or Cerebral Palsy. If you’ve tried solutions like Speech Assistant AAC, you’ll love how SpeakAid layers advanced language-model intelligence on top of the classic symbol-board workflow—so you can create messages faster and speak more naturally, anywhere. SpeakAid currently supports 7 languages, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese and Turkish. With SpeakAid you can build sentences by tapping symbols, importing photos, or typing with the iOS keyboard. The app predicts your next word, auto-organizes your phrases into categories, and speaks everything aloud in high-quality voices. Key features • Smart symbol prediction and AI phrase suggestions • Image-based sentence builder • Auto-generated categories and customizable boards • Multilingual voices, including premium ElevenLabs options • History and favorites for instant access to common phrases • Large-text display and full-screen mode for silent communication • Tabs for multiple conversations • Designed for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch in portrait and landscape • Works offline; backup via iCloud, Mail, or AirDrop Subscription A SpeakAid subscription is required to unlock and maintain access to the app. Payment options SpeakAid Weekly – $7.99 per week SpeakAid Annual – $49.99 per year Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal any time in Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://hiappsco.wordpress.com/2022/05/11/procam-terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://hiappsco.wordpress.com/2022/05/11/procam-privacy-policy%ef%bf%bc/

Screenshots

Widgit Go Basic2 screens
Speech Central, AAC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Speech Central, AAC at fortnightly against Widgit Go Basic's every 4 months. Widgit Go Basic's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 17.0). 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. Widgit Go Basic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Speech Central, AAC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Widgit Go Basic ships an update every 4 months, Speech Central, AAC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Widgit Go Basic versus Speech Central, AAC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWidgit Go BasicSpeech Central, AAC
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWidgit Software LtdKaan Yildiz

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Widgit Go Basic

One-time10
  • Simon SaysFree
  • Getting Up SequenceFree
  • FractionsFree
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  • HeatherFree
  • StuartFree
  • All About Me$0.99
  • Making Sentences 1$1.99
  • Alphabet$1.99
  • What is it?$3.99
  • Widgit Symbol Set$79.99
2 purchases

Speech Central, AAC

Subscriptions2
  • SpeakAid Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • SpeakAid Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Widgit Go Basic free?
Widgit Go Basic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speech Central, AAC free?
Speech Central, AAC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Widgit Go Basic or Speech Central, AAC have ads?
Neither Widgit Go Basic nor Speech Central, AAC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Widgit Go Basic or Speech Central, AAC?
Widgit Go Basic ships an update every 4 months, and Speech Central, AAC fortnightly. Most recently, Widgit Go Basic was updated on September 20, 2026 and Speech Central, AAC on September 27, 2026.

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