Keedogo vs Grid for iPad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Keedogo
This app provides a simplified keyboard layout for young children learning to type. It removes distractions like auto-correction and offers customizable themes and layouts to aid early literacy development.
- Simplified keyboard layout
- Lowercase key labels
- Optional color-coded vowels
- ABC or QWERTY layout
- Multiple themes
- 11 available languages
- Dyslexic font option
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Keedogo is an iPad keyboard designed for children and young students who just started to read, write and type. The keyboard provides a simplified layout with just the essential keys so early writers can focus on developing their skills rather than being distracted by symbols and functions they don’t yet need. Keedogo offers something for everyone: Five different themes as well as a QWERTY and ABC layout. Featuring lowercase key labels and optional color-coded vowels, learning has never been easier. Keedogo can be used in almost any app as an alternative to the standard iOS keyboard. Keedogo is currently available in English, French, Spanish, Dutch, German, Italian, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Czech and Polish. Essentially simple - Focus on learning through a simplified keyboard layout - Support early literacy development with lowercase key labels - Do not get distracted by auto-correction, automatic capitalization, spell check or word prediction Optimize for early learners - Choose ABC or QWERTY layout - Benefit from lowercase key labels and color-coded vowels - Choose your preferred font, including dyslexic and school-friendly fonts User comfort - Use Keedogo in almost any app on iPad - Select one of the 11 available languages, including regional keyboard layouts - Choose from 5 different themes If you are looking for a keyboard for education that includes word prediction and automatic capitalization, have a look at Keedogo Plus. If you are looking for a keyboard with lots of accessibility features check out Keeble.
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.
- 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
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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 clearest difference is price: Grid for iPad at Free against Keedogo's $0.99. Grid for iPad also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (18 vs 2). Keedogo's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On 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
Grid for iPad is free to download; Keedogo costs $0.99 up front. Grid for iPad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Keedogo asks for nothing beyond the download.
Keedogo 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Keedogo's written reviews are positive against 50% of Grid for iPad's.
Keedogo ships an update every 12 months, Grid for iPad fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Keedogo | Grid for iPad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 3.6 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.7.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 1.4 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AssistiveWare | Smartbox Assistive Technology |
Customer experience
Keedogo
Grid for iPad
In-app purchases
Keedogo
No in-app purchases
Grid for iPad
- Grid for iPad Subscription1 Month trial$10.991 Month
- Metacom Symbol Library$49.99
- PODD for Grid (English)$99.00
- Grid for iPad full licence$299.99









