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TD Snap and Goally's AAC app have some key differences. TD Snap offers extensive vocabulary options and natural voices, making it great for early communication. In contrast, Goally is the most affordable dedicated speech generating device with a super easy setup and customization through a separate app. In the chart below, we'll compare features like pricing, vocabulary, and parent modeling to help you decide which AAC app is right for you.
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| Core Word Lessons & Practice |
Kids learn core words on Goally's AAC with our included FUN Word Lab Language Learning app - includes video modeling curriculum & gamified interactive practice.
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No core word lessons or video modeling is included. Kids must learn all the word meanings & locations on their own.
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| Good for Early Communication |
Goally is easy for kids who are just starting out with an AAC talker. It has a simple setup process and an intuitive design that kids love!
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Limits early learners because it does not have a robust enough vocabulary to give early learners a place to grow.
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| Affordable Pricing |
Goally is among the most affordable dedicated AAC devices, costing far less than thousands of dollars. You can get the tablet within 2-3 days, or have it covered by insurance.
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The dedicated devices offered are thousands of dollars, and the iOS or Windows app-only version is $49.99.
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| Easy to Get Started |
You can set up everything remotely with the Parent App in under 10 minutes. For additional support, optional one-on-one coaching and tutorial videos are available.
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There is little support in setting TD Snap up, leaving caregivers to spend quite a bit of time figuring out how to customize it on their own.
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| Easy Parent Modeling |
Goally has prompting features that parents and caregivers can manage remotely from their own devices. It helps users find words by highlighting each step needed to reach the desired word.
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This app includes an internal search bar to show the path to words, but it requires taking the device out of a child's hands.
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| Incentives to Practice |
Using Goally's token board and behavior tracker features, parents can reward kids with points for practicing their talker.
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TD Snap does not have a point system or incentive program to help kids learn faster.
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| Natural Voices and Language Availability |
Goally offers a multitude of natural voices in many accents, all in English, through amazon poly voices. Goally is also text-to-speech technology, which means you can add any word to your vocabulary and Goally will speak it for you. However, Goally only offers about 20 options.
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TD Snap is available in Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (US, CA, GB, AU), Finnish, French, German, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swedish. Multiple voices are offered, with the option to purchase additional voice engines.
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| Customer Support |
Offers one-on-one coaching, expert SLP advice, and live chat support on the Goally website.
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TD Snap is made by Tobii Dynavox, so to get support outside of FAQ articles, you need to reach out to them via phone or email during office hours.
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| Motor Planning |
Yes, Goally uses the science of core words to build muscle memory for language learning.
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TD Snap uses Core-First Vocabulary. It also has expandable grid sizes, which can make learning through motor planning difficult.
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| Grid Layout |
Goally is completely customizable. You can change the grid size to fit your child's needs and adjust the color theme to make it more fun for kids.
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There is a strange scrolling sequence that can be confusing!
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| Affordable and dedicated Device Option |
Yes! To help kids progress faster, Goally’s AAC comes on a dedicated tablet with no web browsers, YouTube, or other distractions.
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Because TD Snap is offered through Tobii Dynavox, all the dedicated devices can be thousdands of dollars and are expected to get medicaid or insurance involved.
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| Keyboard Functionality |
Goally has a type mode that allows users to spell out sentences with the keyboard. It also provides word suggestions as you type!
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TD Snap does include a page for literate users to spell words.
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| Reminders to Practice |
Goally’s routines help users rememeber to practice. Build a practice schedule or checklist, and even set a reminder to maximize progress.
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TD Snap has a very limited functionality that includes language, but not reminders to practice new skills.
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| Image and Symbol Quality |
Goally uses openmoji symbols that kids are familiar with. Not only that, but all of these symbols are open-source, so mom and teacher can put the same symbols on supplemental materials! Users can also upload their own images for perfect customization.
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While there is a limited symbol set included, users can add their own symbols. However, it does offer a lot of diversity options when editing symbols.
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| Fun Games to Build Skills |
Goally has games (like a dexterity games, Game Garage, & Word Lab) that helps users build skills, like finger dexterity. This improves AAC use because it encourages users to practice skills that translate directly to AAC. These games can be turned on or off at anytime.
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Unfortunately, there are no games included with the purchase of TD Snap.
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| Family Sharing |
Add unlimited care team members through the Parent App. Mom, Dad, teachers, therapists, and friends can all be part of the language journey.
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Because TD Snap is a Tobii Dynavox app, it does include a cloud-based resource for backing up and managing the app, as well as share with a care team. But care team member's access is quite limited!
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Try an AAC app that actually works. See how Goally's talker helps kids understand language and communicate better than other apps.
Kids can be tough on devices—we understand. If your Goally breaks within 90 days, we'll replace it for free.
