Grid for iPad - AAC
Smartbox Assistive Technology Education iPad
Grid for iPad - AAC is a free Education app for iPad by Smartbox Assistive Technology. Rated 3.6/5 from 18 ratings. Requires iOS 15.0.
- Rating
- 3.6
- 18 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 1.4 GB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Sep 29
- 2026 · v3.0.104.10
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About Grid for iPad - AAC
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 [email protected] For more details on our evidence-based vocabularies, visit the Smartbox Hub.
Ratings & reviews
3.6
18 ratings
What’s new
Version 3.0.104.10 · Updated September 29, 2026
Features We’ve completed a major behind-the-scenes update to Grid’s underlying technology, providing a stronger foundation for future features, performance improvements and long-term support. Improvements - Made checkboxes on the deleted grid sets page larger and easier to use on iPad. - Added a notification to confirm when a grid set has been permanently deleted. - Improvements to Smart Grammar across various languages. Fixes - iOS Eye-Gaze pointer now reliably snaps to all cells.
App privacy
The developer, Smartbox Assistive Technology, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Contact Info: Email Address
- User Content: Photos or Videos, Other User Content
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
- Diagnostics: Crash Data
Used for: App Functionality
Alternatives to Grid for iPad - AAC
Looking for apps like Grid for iPad - AAC? Here are 6 similar apps on the App Store. The highest rated is Proloquo2Go AAC (4.8/5), and 5 of the 6 are free to download.
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grid for iPad - AAC | 3.6 / 5 (18 ratings) | Free | September 29, 2026 | |
| Avaz AAC | 4.1 / 5 (316) | Free | Jun 10, 2026 | Compare |
| TD Snap® | 4.1 / 5 (849) | Free | Aug 17, 2026 | Compare |
| LAMP Words For Life Discover | 3.7 / 5 (22) | Free | Jun 16, 2026 | Compare |
| CoughDrop | 3.7 / 5 (61) | Free | Nov 2, 2025 | Compare |
| GoTalk® NOW LITE | 4.2 / 5 (17) | Free | Aug 12, 2026 | Compare |
| Proloquo2Go AAC | 4.8 / 5 (12,147) | 249.99 USD | Jul 22, 2026 | Compare |