GoTalk NOW
GoTalk NOW is an augmentative and alternative communication app for people who have difficulty speaking.
What GoTalk NOW is
GoTalk NOW is an augmentative and alternative communication app for people who have difficulty speaking. It lets users assemble communication books from Standard, Express, and Scenes pages, and combine those page types in one book. Pages can have 1, 2, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, or 49 locations, while books can contain unlimited pages. Users can record their own voice or use built-in text-to-speech voices; additional voices can be purchased. The app includes an Imagine Symbol set, and SymbolStix, PCS, and Widgit libraries are available as in-app purchases. Communication locations and scene pages can contain images, video, music, and invisible hotspots. Access methods include touch and single- or two-switch scanning. Books can be shared over WiFi with other GoTalk NOW users and backed up through Dropbox or to a Mac or PC. A free online gallery stores and shares templates of up to five pages. GoTalk NOW costs $119.99, paid once, with in-app purchases; GoTalk NOW Lite is free to download. The App Store listing requires iPadOS 15.6 or later and lists Apple Vision compatibility.
Good
- Books can contain unlimited communication pages
- Offers touch and single- or two-switch scanning
- Pages can include images, video, music, and hotspots
- Books can be backed up through Dropbox or to a computer
Watch out
- Requires iPadOS 15.6 or later
- Additional voices and symbol libraries are in-app purchases
- GoTalk® NOW costs $119.99, paid once
Who it suits
GoTalk NOW is for people who need an AAC tool to communicate through customizable pages, recorded speech, or text-to-speech. Its switch scanning options may suit users who access a device that way.
Verdict
GoTalk NOW offers flexible communication books with varied page types, layouts, and access methods. Consider the iPad requirement and possible in-app purchases when assessing it.
Plans and prices
From GoTalk NOW's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| GoTalk® NOW | $119.99, paid once | iPad app · in-app purchases |
The facts
Each one read from GoTalk NOW's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Accessibility
- The app supports single-switch and two-switch scanning.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Compatibility
- The App Store listing requires iPadOS 15.6 or later.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Gallery
- Users can store and share templates of up to five communication pages in an online gallery for free.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Layouts
- Pages can have 1, 2, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, or 49 locations, and communication books can have unlimited pages.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Media and scenes
- Users can add images, video, music, and invisible hotspots to communication locations and scene pages.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Page types
- It offers Standard, Express, and Scenes communication pages, which can be mixed within a communication book.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Apple’s listing reports that the developer indicated the app does not collect data; Apple says this information has not been verified by Apple.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- GoTalk NOW is an augmentative and alternative communication app for people who have difficulty speaking.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Sharing and backup
- Communication books can be shared over WiFi with other GoTalk NOW users and backed up through Dropbox or to a Mac or PC.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Speech
- Users can record their own voice or use built-in text-to-speech voices; additional voices are available for purchase.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker directs users to email, telephone support, and free webinars on its website.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Symbols
- The app includes an Imagine Symbol set, and SymbolStix, PCS, and Widgit symbol libraries are available for in-app purchase.checked 9 Oct 2026
Money
- Free version
- Attainment support instructions say GoTalk NOW Lite is free to download from the App Store.checked 9 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Verona, Wisconsin, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
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