Avaz and Goally’s AAC apps have notable differences. Avaz offers extensive vocabulary options and supports early communication, while Goally is the most affordable dedicated speech generating device with a super easy setup and customization through a separate app. In the table below, we’ll compare features like pricing, vocabulary options, and parent modeling to help you choose the best AAC app for your needs.
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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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Avaz does not intclude interactive video modeling & practice curriculum. Kids have to learn the meaning of words 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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Avaz can be customized for most learners who have little language skills established.
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| Affordable Pricing |
Goally is one of the most affordable dedicated AAC devices, costing much less than thousands of dollars. You can receive the tablet in just 2-3 days or have it covered by insurance.
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Offers a 14-day free trial with limited functionality, after which users must choose to subscribe for a lifetime ($200).
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| Easy to Get Started |
You can set up everything remotely using the Parent App in less than 10 minutes. For extra support, optional one-on-one coaching and tutorial videos are available.
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Estimated time: 15 minutes It's easy to get started with the free trial, but it's because there is little customization allowed until fully purchased.
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| Easy Parent Modeling |
Goally provides prompting features that parents and caregivers can control remotely from their devices. It guides users to words by highlighting each step needed to reach the target word.
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There's a function called Avaz live that allows therapists to remotely connect to the app during teletherapy sessions and model externally on the user's app.
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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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Avaz offers no rewards to users for praciticing language.
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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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Available in English US, English AU, French, Sinhala, as well as 6 Indian languages: Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Telugu.
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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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Avaz does have a customer support number and email, but it is an Indian number, so accessibility is not always ideal for international users.
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| Motor Planning |
Yes, Goally leverages the science of core words to develop muscle memory for language learning.
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While Avaz is more about picture communication, there is an option for users to enable the Page-Up and Page-Down keys instead of scrolling for users who learn best through motor planning.
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| Grid Layout |
Goally is fully customizable. You can adjust the grid size to fit your child's needs and change the color theme to make it more fun for kids.
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The screen is color coded and simpler than many AAC apps, the "home" button is very small and the distinction between folders and words is not clear.
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| Affordable dedicated device option |
Yes! To help kids progress faster, Goally’s AAC is provided on a dedicated tablet without web browsers, YouTube, or other distractions.
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Avaz does not offer a dedicated device. It is app only.
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| Keyboard Functionality |
Goally includes a type mode that lets users spell out sentences using a keyboard. It also offers word suggestions as you type!
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Users can toggle between a keyboard and symbols depending on if they want to create sentences or not.
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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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Reminders to practice are not included with Avaz' software.
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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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Avaz uses 15,000 pictures from Symbolstix.
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| Fun games to build skills |
Goally has games (like a balloon-popping game) that helps users build skills, like finger dexterity. It also has an entire Game center that acts as a built in reward system. All games can be turned on or off at anytime.
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While the Avaz app does not have any built-in games, it does have information on its website about games that can be helpful in motivating and building skills of AAC users.
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| Family Sharing |
Add unlimited care team members through the Parent App. Mom, Dad, teachers, therapists, and friends can all join the language journey.
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Avaz has a unique setting that gives teletherapists access to remote modeling.
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Read about how Goally’s AAC talker app is helping kids to find their voice and learn language better than other apps.
We understand that kids can be tough on devices. If your Goally breaks within 90 days, we’ll replace it for free.
