LetMeTalk and Goally’s AAC app have some key differences. LetMeTalk is great for early communication and offers a wide range of vocabulary options. On the other hand, Goally is the most affordable dedicated speech-generating device with a super easy setup controlled through a separate app. In the table below, we’ll compare features like pricing, vocabulary options, and parent modeling to help you decide which AAC app is best 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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There are no videos or training included.
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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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Not ideal for users who have no foundation of language.
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| Affordable Pricing |
Goally is among the most budget-friendly dedicated AAC devices, costing significantly 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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The app is free. However, there is no support included and the quality of the application is low and is not recommended by speech therapists.
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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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All the video tutorials on the associated website are in Spanish, and little support is offered.
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| Easy Parent Modeling |
Goally provides prompting features that parents and caregivers can control remotely from their devices. It assists users in finding words by highlighting each step needed to reach the target word.
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Very little power is given to parents to interact with their child's new language. They would need to download the app on their own phone and point everything out, or take the device away from the user.
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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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No incentives to practice LetMeTalk, and many users get frustrated with the interface and no longer look forward to practicing.
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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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16 languages are available, but there are very few voices to choose from. There also seems to be a consistent glitch where the sound does not play when tapping words.
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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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Very little support offered in English or in real-time. When clicking "support" in the app, users are taken to an "error" page.
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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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No clear organization or strategy to helping users learn language consistently.
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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 image-to-text size ratio is confusing to users and makes it difficult to read.
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| Affordable dedicated device option |
Yes! To help kids progress faster, Goally’s AAC comes on a dedicated tablet without web browsers, YouTube, or other distractions.
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LetMeTalk is only offered as an app to be downloaded on a device already owned.
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| Keyboard Functionality |
Goally includes a type mode that lets users spell out sentences using a keyboard. It also suggests words as you type!
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There is an alphabet included but no spelling words included
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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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No reminders to practice AAC included with your purchase.
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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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LetMeTalk uses 9000 pictograms of ARASAAC.
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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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There are no games in LetMeTalk that help AAC users improve their finger dexterity.
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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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Very little functionality built out to include care team members like therapists and teachers in the language learning journey.
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Find out why Goally’s AAC talker app is empowering people to find their voice faster and more effectively than LetMeTalk.
We understand kids can be rough on devices. If your Goally breaks within 90 days, we’ll replace it for free.
