# Conversation Paceboard — Improve Speech Rate & Clarity

> Speech pacing board with visual and tactile cues for improved articulation. (iPhone/iPad app by Aptus Speech and Language Therapy Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conversation-paceboard/id613335477 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Aptus Speech and Language Therapy Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482673468)
- Category: Medical, Education
- Price: $12.99
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 22 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 90 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-03-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conversation-paceboard/id613335477/reviews.md

## What is Conversation Paceboard?

Conversation Paceboard is a modern pacing board with visual cues.  It helps individuals with unclear articulation and a fast speaking rate to pace their speech and improve their intelligibility in conversation. 

CORE FEATURES

- A modern pacing board made of 6 interactive circles 

- Visual cues and feedback; the circles gradually fill with color when pressed at an adjustable speed

- Several categories of conversation prompts to get the conversation started 

- Tactile cues on iPhone for additional feedback

HOW IT WORKS

The user is instructed to begin answering a conversation question and to hold a circle down each time they say a word or syllable. Each circle gradually fills with color when pressed. When a circle has fully filled with color, the user should move to the next circle and say the next word or syllable. 

The speed at which each circle fills with color can be adjusted in order to help the user maintain the desired rate of speech. If the user moves to the next circle too quickly, "Too Fast!" will be displayed.

BENEFITS

Conversation Paceboard is ideal for people who have slurred speech/dysarthria due to Stroke, Brain Injury, Parkinson's Disease, Huntington's Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Multiple Sclerosis, Multiple Systems Atrophy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Cerebral Palsy. 

See for yourself how effective a pacing board with additional visual cues and feedback can be!

## Key features

- Interactive pacing board with 6 circles
- Adjustable speed for visual cues
- Tactile feedback on iPhone
- Conversation prompt categories
- "Too Fast!" feedback indicator

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conversation-paceboard/id613335477/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Could be Great

*2024-03-14*

I was hoping that there was an option where the circles automatically fill in so the client could see when to move on. Please add this feature in future updates!

**Developer response:** Hello. Thank you for your review. Please send any suggestions to lorraine@aptus-slt.com as we'd be happy to chat. Each individual has a different speaking rate and the app allows you to adjust how quickly the circles fill with colour depending on how fast or slow the desired speaking rate is. We always welcome feedback and suggestions so don't hesitate to get in touch.

### 5/5 — Biofeedback is great!

*2021-02-12*

I can already see the value in this app, can’t wait to try it.  This can also be used with cluttering!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your review. Glad you are enjoying Conversation Paceboard.

### 1/5 — Blank White Screen

*2020-02-17*

I paid $6.99, pressed “open” and then.... nothing. Just a blank white screen. Waited for possible delay in opening but it does nothing. How do I obtain a refund?

**Developer response:** Hi, apologies for the late reply. We don't get automatically notified when an app is reviewed on the AppStore. We have since updated Conversation Paceboard and fixed the bug that was causing a white screen on some devices. If you update the app, it should now be working fine. Apologies for the inconvenience caused. We hope you enjoy using the updated app. Please email us lorraine@aptus-slt.com and we will send you a code so that you can also have one of our other apps.

### 5/5 — Paceboard

*2018-05-26*

I have used this app with several patients who have dysarthria and it works so great to help them improve their speech intelligibility. I also like the conversation starters and the ability to set the speed so that you can be faster or slower if needed. The visual feedback of seeing the “too quick” message really gives the patient feedback about their performance. Thank you for this app! It has helped many people communicate effectively.

**Developer response:** Hi, thank you so much for your comment. Very pleased you have found Conversation Paceboard helpful. Stay tuned for updates with more features in future

### 1/5 — Information insufficient/ app deficient

*2016-01-03*

I took a leap of faith when I purchased this app today to help me with my speech speed.  The app asks you to establish the speed per word regardless of how long the word is and you're supposed to hold the bubble as you speak.  There is no standard as to what constitutes normal speech speed, so words like "I" will be shown as normal and "consequence" as too long!  It is expensive and useless.  I want a refund.

**Developer response:** Hi, Apple now allow developers to reply to AppStore comments hence the reply albeit a late one. Sorry to hear you haven’t found Conversation Paceboard helpful. We have more instructions on how to use the app on our website: http://aptus-slt.com/pacing-therapy-tips/. The app is designed to help people pace their speech by saying a syllable or word per circle. This is a simple method that can be really effective for many. Please let us know if you have any questions as we’d love to help.

### 5/5 — Fabulous results!

*2014-03-13*

I used this during high school speech and language therapy today for the first time and I was blown away by the progress my students exhibited using this tool. I have one low cognitive student whose speech is generally unintelligible and does not speak in complete sentences. Well, using the topic prompts, he was able to answer in complete sentences and for the first time ever, his speech was 100% intelligible. All my students remained engaged using the tool and it is a wonderful visual support for establishing and maintaining the most appropriate rate for each student.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your review. We're so pleased that your students are progressing by using Conversation Paceboard :)

### 5/5 — Paceboard for Parkinson use

*2013-09-10*

I am a Canadian SLP with many PD and PD+ clients in my caseload.  Some speak excessively fast or stutter.  I have found the Conversation Paceboard to be quite helpful in teaching a slower rate of speech and better clarity.  My clients seem to enjoy this app as it gives immediate feedback when they speed up (Too Quick).  As well they seem to find it more fun and modern than a traditional pacing board.  Well done!
Bonnie Bereskin, M. Ed. Speech-Language Pathologist

### 5/5 — Great app

*2013-04-29*

I find this app really useful for my Parkinson's patients. Great app!

**Developer response:** Thanks so much for your lovely review.

### 1/5 — Text box is broken & instructions unclear!!

*2013-04-16*

This app is supposed to help people, like me, who have Parkinson's Disease (PD) pace their speech.

There are, at least, two things wrong with this app which render it useless.

1. The text I am supposed to read is hidden behind the < > buttons at the top of the page, making the app useless.

2. The instructions for the App are very unclear.  For example, the "too quick" indication appears to me linked more to how long I touch the button, not the speed at which I read the text.  Also am I supposed to press button 1, then button 2 etc., as I read through each sentence? The first button is always red, the second orange, and the third is yellow. Nowhere in the instructions is it explained what this means.7

The developers have a lot more work to do on this App before I could recommend it to anyone - especially at $3.99!!

**Developer response:** Hello, Apple now allow developers to reply to comments on the AppStore hence the reply albeit a late one. Very sorry to hear you did not find Conversation Paceboard helpful. We have more instructions on how to use the app on our website: http://aptus-slt.com/pacing-therapy-tips/. The idea is that you say one syllable or word per circle as you answer the conversation question written on top. If you’d like to try the app again, we’d love to help you to use it successfully.

## Frequently asked questions about Conversation Paceboard

### What is Conversation Paceboard used for?

Conversation Paceboard is designed to help individuals improve their speech rate and clarity. It uses a visual pacing board with interactive circles that fill with color as you speak, guiding you to pace your words effectively.

### Who can benefit from using Conversation Paceboard?

The app is ideal for people experiencing slurred speech or unclear articulation due to conditions such as Stroke, Brain Injury, Parkinson's Disease, ALS, Multiple Sclerosis, and Cerebral Palsy.

### How does the pacing board work in Conversation Paceboard?

Users press a circle for each word or syllable spoken. The circles gradually fill with color at an adjustable speed, providing visual feedback on pacing. Moving to the next circle too quickly triggers a "Too Fast!" alert.

### Does Conversation Paceboard offer tactile feedback?

Yes, Conversation Paceboard provides tactile cues on iPhones, offering an additional layer of feedback to help users regulate their speech.

### What is the price of Conversation Paceboard?

Conversation Paceboard is available for a one-time purchase of $12.99.

### On which devices can I use Conversation Paceboard?

Conversation Paceboard is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Conversation Paceboard updated?

The latest version, 1.8, was released on June 6, 2020. Updates are provided periodically by the developer to improve functionality and address user feedback.

### Does Conversation Paceboard have ads?

No, Conversation Paceboard does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application designed for focused therapeutic use.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2020-06-06

Minor changes to user interface

### 1.7 — 2020-05-11

New app icon

### 1.6 — 2020-03-31

Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.5 — 2020-03-29

Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.4 — 2019-11-15

A brand new look, the option to hear each question spoken aloud and helpful, tactile cues on iPhone.

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