BITS Lab - staRt

BITS Lab - staRt

by Tara McAllister

14 ratings
12 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 23, 2020
  • January 30, 2026

Features

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About

This app uses visual biofeedback to help users, particularly children and adolescents, correct speech errors related to the American English 'r' sound. It offers guided practice, adaptive challenges, and progress tracking for effective speech therapy.

Visual biofeedback for speech correction
Tutorial for biofeedback interpretation
Free play mode for 'r' practice
Adaptive quest mode for increasing difficulty
Quiz mode for progress tracking
Visual rewards for improvement
Clinician dashboard for progress monitoring
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What's New in BITS Lab

3.4.9

January 30, 2026

Updated age ratinsg

User reviews

Can’t use the app

I haven't been able to give the app a try because it seems to freeze whenever I save a test client.

Trouble to registering a user

I'm having trouble using the app as the screen freezes and I'm unable to set the participant. This issue persists every time I try by clicking save.

Amazing & therapy-changing!

This app has changed speech therapy for the better! After some initial learning and setup, it’s a serious SLT game changer!

Love staRt

I am a speech therapist and I use this app every single week to help my clients remediate their R sounds. It has helped tremendously, especially with older kids, adults, and treatment resistant cases. It is such a gift to have a free app to help people learn to pronounce this tricky sound!

Amazing app

This app has been very helpful to many of my clients. They enjoy the interface, and they have immediate feedback on “how strong” their R is. I love it, and I can’t wait for the /s/ version to come out.

FAQ

What is staRt used for?

staRt is used to help individuals, particularly children and adolescents, eliminate speech errors affecting the American English 'r' sound. It utilizes visual biofeedback to guide users in producing the correct 'r' sound.

How does staRt help with speech errors?

staRt provides a dynamic visual image of the user's speech, allowing them to match a target representing correct 'r' production. This biofeedback approach is suggested by research to be effective in eliminating speech errors.

What modes are available in staRt?

staRt offers a 'Free play' mode for practicing the 'r' sound, an adaptive 'Quest' mode that adjusts difficulty based on performance, and a 'Quiz' mode for measuring baseline performance and tracking progress.

Can clinicians track progress with staRt?

Yes, staRt includes a clinician dashboard that allows speech-language pathologists to track a user's progress over the course of their treatment, providing valuable insights into improvement.

What is the rating and price of staRt?

staRt has a rating of 4.2 stars from 14 ratings and is available for free. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements.

On which devices can staRt be used?

Currently, staRt is supported on iPads. The app is designed for tablet use to provide the optimal visual biofeedback experience.

When was staRt last updated?

The latest version of staRt is 3.4.9, and it was last updated on January 30, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

What is the age rating for staRt?

staRt has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and older users alike who are working on 'r' sound pronunciation.