The Semiotic Inspection Method (SIM) is extensively used to assess the communicability of interactive systems. Over the years, it has been adapted to meet the needs of various contexts, user profiles, and interface types. This paper examines the different adaptations of SIM found in the existing literature, focusing specifically on the creation of new versions of the method. As a result, six distinct versions of SIM (including the original version) were identified. The analysis of these versions reveals how specific modifications were made to customize the method to suit various application contexts, taking into account the diversity of environments in which the method is applied. These findings highlight SIM’s flexibility and its capacity to effectively address diverse user needs, demonstrating its value in evaluating communicability across a broad range of interactive systems.