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Proloquo2Go

By AssistiveWare B.V.. Visit Proloquo2Go

Desk research from the maker's own pages. Not yet tried by us. Checked 2026-10-24.

Proloquo2Go is an AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) app that speaks for people who cannot rely on speech, children and adults who are nonspeaking. A child taps symbols, from over 27,000, or types words, and the iPad or iPhone says them aloud in a natural voice. Its vocabulary grows from single words to full sentences with grammar support. Speech therapists, parents and teachers customize the buttons. It works in English, Spanish, French and Dutch.

Our take: A leading choice for families and therapists who need a full AAC system on Apple devices; families on a budget should ask about insurance or school funding first.

The facts
Ages it suitschildren and adults
What its terms say about ageNo age rule in AssistiveWare's own terms; the app is sold through Apple's App Store under Apple's standard license and is rated 4+. (terms)
PricePaid. $249.99 one-time on iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch in the U.S. App Store (Oct 2026); separate Mac app; optional Gateway vocabulary add-on $149.99.
Works oniPhone and iPad, Mac
AccountNo account needed
AdsNone
In-app purchasesYes
The AI in itNo AI beyond text-to-speech voices.

What's good

  • Gives non-speaking children a voice
  • Grows from single words to grammar
  • Strong privacy: no personal data sent
  • One-time price, no subscription

Watch for

  • High upfront cost
  • Apple devices only
  • Best set up with a speech therapist
  • Research is small single-case studies

Data and privacy

AssistiveWare says the app sends no personal information to it or third parties; backups go only to the user's own iCloud, Dropbox or Google Drive. It collects anonymous usage statistics without conversations, and says it never sells data or uses it for advertising. Read the privacy policy.

Does it work?

Several small single-case studies, mostly with young autistic children, report gains in requesting and labeling with Proloquo2Go, such as a 2015 University of Tennessee dissertation with five children aged 3-4. There are no large trials.

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