# Boo Articulation Helper Lite — Practice Speech Sounds > Speech sound practice app for children aged 3-6 with a focus on articulation. (iPhone/iPad app by Thomas Ljungblad.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boo-articulation-helper-lite/id1218182091 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Thomas Ljungblad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608342999) - Category: Education, Medical - Price: Free - Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 12 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2017-03-28 - Data updated: 2026-06-24 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boo-articulation-helper-lite/id1218182091/reviews.md ## What is Boo Articulation Helper Lite? TRY-BEFORE-YOU-BUY VERSION -- NO ADS, NO IN-APP-PURCHASES -- This is Boo! -- Boo helps children practice speech sounds that they need to improve. He is designed to entice spontaneous repetition of individual speech sounds and simple syllables. At the same time, he enforces helpful phonological awareness, by showing what actions happen in the mouth during articulation. The app is developed by a certified Speech-Language Pathologist. The children can use the app all by themselves or together with an adult. When the child simultaneously uses multiple senses (vision and hearing) to imitate and repeat it becomes easier to overcome obstacles and improve its articulation skills. -- Who is Boo for? -- The app is developed for children aged approximately 3 to 6 years old being in, or need to be in contact with a speech-language pathologist or therapist due to speech difficulties. It provides a motivating way to: • practice single speech sounds; • practice voiced versus voiceless consonants; • practice joining speech sounds together to create simple words; • practice the link between letters and speech sounds in early reading practice Boo may be a stepping stone to better pronunciation! Boo can also be a helpful pronouncing learning tool for those - young or old - who are currently learning the English language. -- Said about Boo: -- "They were extremely pleased with Boo and the boy is perceived by the parents as more intelligible than before. His training motivation as also improved." - David, Speech-Language Pathologist "It works really great! We are so pleasantly surprised by how encouraged the kids get to try the different sounds as soon as they see Boo." - Elin, Speech-Language Pathologist -- Try Before You Buy -- This is a tryout version with speech sounds P B EE AH and limited functionality. However, it should be enough to evaluate how the child interacts with Boo. For example, if the child spontaneously imitates Boo (try the repetition setting!) it may be worthwhile to purchase the paid version. There is also a minigame in which you can practice identifying different speech sounds as Boo makes them. The paid version contains consonants P B T D K G S Z SH CH F V M N L W as well as monophthong vowels EE AH OO AW ER EH UR and full functionality and tips from the SLP. --- Boo Articulation Helper is developed by a speech and language therapist/pathologist with therapeutic experience with developmental verbal dyspraxia or articulation/phonological impairments. The app is tested by eight children in their homes, aged 3-6 years, seeing a SLP on a regular basis. The try-outs have shown an improvement of training motivation and spontaneous repetition of speech sounds in a way that proved more difficult with other training material and methods (undocumented). The app is developed to be used on an iPad or tablet as it is easier to handle with little children's fingers - although it also compatible with smaller screens. ## Key features - Speech sound practice - Phonological awareness - Motivating character - Spontaneous repetition - Early reading practice - Voiced/voiceless consonants ## Frequently asked questions about Boo Articulation Helper Lite ### What is Boo Articulation Helper Lite? Boo Articulation Helper Lite is a free educational app designed to help children aged 3-6 practice speech sounds and improve their articulation. It uses a character named Boo to encourage repetition and build phonological awareness. ### Who developed Boo Articulation Helper Lite? The app was developed by a certified Speech-Language Pathologist, bringing therapeutic experience with developmental verbal dyspraxia and articulation impairments to its design. ### What speech sounds can be practiced in Boo Articulation Helper Lite? This try-before-you-buy version includes practice for the speech sounds P, B, EE, and AH. The paid version offers a wider range of consonants and vowels. ### Is Boo Articulation Helper Lite suitable for all ages? While primarily designed for children aged 3-6, the app can also be a helpful tool for individuals of any age learning the English language who wish to improve their pronunciation. ### Does Boo Articulation Helper Lite have ads? No, this try-before-you-buy version of Boo Articulation Helper Lite is ad-free and does not contain any in-app purchases, allowing for an uninterrupted evaluation. ### What devices is Boo Articulation Helper Lite compatible with? Boo Articulation Helper Lite is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is optimized for tablets, making it easier for little fingers to handle. ### How often is Boo Articulation Helper Lite updated? The app was last updated on June 13, 2023, indicating ongoing support and potential for future improvements. The current version is 1.4.1. ### What is the age rating for Boo Articulation Helper Lite? Boo Articulation Helper Lite has an age rating of 4+, making it appropriate for young children to use independently or with adult supervision. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.4.1 — 2023-06-13 Some minor bug fixes and a few barely noticeable improvements. ### 1.4.0 — 2018-05-23 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. A slightly bigger update! Now you can play a little game with Boo -- What sound? -- good for phonological awareness and to practice the link between letters and speech sounds. Also; Boo's vocal folds are now bigger and more prominent. Some more (barely noticeable) improvements and bugfixes has also been made. ### 1.3.4 — 2018-03-16 Some stability improvements and bugfixes. ### 1.3.3 — 2018-03-07 Now Boo does and says things now and then during articulation training, to encourage children to continue training a little bit longer. Also some improvements and bugfixes. ### 6 — 2018-01-24 Now Boo shows vocal fold movement during sounding of voiced consonants! Great for kids who needs to practice the difference between voiced and non-voiced consonants. 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