# Expressive Builder — Expressive Language Simulator

> Educational app for children to improve sentence formation and language skills. (iPhone/iPad app by Mobile Education Store LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expressive-builder/id405801365 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mobile Education Store LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/344378744)
- Category: Education, Games
- Price: $9.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.80/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 85 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 132 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-12-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expressive-builder/id405801365/reviews.md

## What is Expressive Builder?

Voted 3rd best educational app of 2011 by AppsForHomeschooling.com
Voted 9th best education app of 2011 by SmartAppsForKids.com

Own as an individual app or as part of our MES Speech Therapy Bundle.

Expressive Builder is designed to help children accomplish the following educational goals: 1) Improve sentence ideation ; 2) Improve sentence formation; and 3) Improve receptive and expressive language.  Extensive use of audio clips promotes improved auditory processing for special needs children with autism spectrum disorders or sensory processing disorders.  Auditory playback of child's voice offers reinforcement for language development.

Expressive Builder offers a rich and fun environment for improving the ability to create grammatically correct sentences.

FEATURES
-Record feature allows students to record sentences in their own voice
-3 levels of hints
-Simple and intuitive interface to record sentence
-Save and email recorded sentences
-250 distinct images to create sentences from
-Import your own images
-Optional hint button 

LANGUAGES
- English

REQUIREMENTS
- Compatible with iPad
- Requires Iphone 5.1 software update

ExpressiveBuilder is part of "The Builder Series" of award winning education apps.  Mobile Education Store has won over 40 app awards and has been named educational developer of the year in 2011 and 2012.

Mobile Education Store is a member of Moms with Apps, a collaborative group of family-friendly developers seeking to promote quality apps for kids and families.
Recommended Ages: 3-6, 6-10
Categories: Special Needs

## Key features

- Sentence ideation and formation practice
- Auditory processing enhancement with audio clips
- Voice recording and playback
- Multiple hint levels
- 250+ images for sentence creation
- Import custom images

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $9.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| School Game Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sports Game Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hobbies Game Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Inside Playtime Game Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medical Game Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pets Game Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Places Game Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Playground Game Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Winter Game Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Game Packs | $19.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 85)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expressive-builder/id405801365/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Lack Diversity

*2022-10-12, version 2.2.0*

I really enjoy using these cards. They’re great for teaching a variety of actions and pronouns. However, they would be more inclusive if there were a wider variety of ethnicities represented among the pictures.

### 3/5 — MLJ SLP

*2019-03-13, version 2.1.3*

Best feature- the ability to record, use & type of pictures to elicit a complete sentence, a variety of student centered themes to choose
What could be better - data collection, emailing results & tape recordings, eliminate signing in after each sentence

### 4/5 — ILanguage Builder

*2014-07-01, version 1.90*

I love this app for my clients but all of a sudden it will not let us choose what set of pictures we want.  What's up with that?  Libespeech8

### 4/5 — Helps language

*2013-12-12, version 1.90*

This app is really good for helping children with disabilities think about the language they use everyday.

### 5/5 — Great

*2013-12-05, version 1.90*

Great app for auditory processing and expressive language skills!

### 1/5 — Disappointed with update

*2013-09-10, version 1.80*

With the update, the skip image button is not there.  Import picture is in its place which makes quickly moving between pictures impossible.  I was using and loving this app for a variety of speech-language needs.  Please bring back the skip image button!

### 5/5 — Using it ine elementary speech thereapy sessions for kids with autism

*2013-03-21, version 1.7.1*

Language Builder is a highly effective app designed to help students increase their expressive language skills; but it can be used for much more! The app houses pictured scenes that users are asked to create sentences about. This isn’t a written language task; the user formulates the sentence in their mind and then says it aloud while recording it. This voice record feature is highly motivating for our students! They love hearing themselves say the sentences that they have formulated about the pictures and enjoy playing with their voices in their recordings! The pictured scenes are appropriate for users of all ages and serve as a great teaching tool for a variety of skills. WH-Questions can be asked about the pictures, complex stories can be created by linking the pictures together to tackle creative writing skills. One of my favorite ways to use this app is as a self-monitoring tool for speech production targets (e.g., articulation, fluency and voice). Students can listen to their recordings and judge if they used their best /s/ sound, or if they used their best ‘smooth speech’.

### 5/5 — Amazing app

*2012-09-13, version 1.7.1*

This app is especially amazing for kiddos dealing with auditory processing issues and receptive/expressive language delays. The pictures alone challenge the child to create their own sentence based on e real life picture, but for those kids who need extra help, the app offers hints...at 3 different levels of difficulty. 
Love that the child can record the sentences in their own voice. I highly recommend this app for any child dealing with autism, language delays, or other disabilities.

### 5/5 — Essential speech skills practice.

*2012-09-04, version 1.7.1*

This app is perfect for younger kids who struggle with language in various different ways. I've been using it with my autistic 4 year old and it is so exciting to see him progress as we work through the library of pictures. Absolutely essential for any SLP or parent led speech therapy.

### 5/5 — Fun and engaging!

*2012-09-03, version 1.7*

This is a great program for literacy teachers who have struggling students.  It gives simple and engaging sentence stems and allows students to fill in the blanks (even in their own voice!).  I also really like how it uses real photos to help students 'buy in' or engage in the sentence story they are making.  Great job! :)

## Frequently asked questions about Expressive Builder

### What does Expressive Builder do?

Expressive Builder is designed to help children improve their sentence ideation, sentence formation, and both receptive and expressive language skills. It uses audio clips and voice recording features to aid in auditory processing and reinforce language development.

### What are the key features of Expressive Builder?

Key features include a record function for students to practice sentences in their own voice, three levels of hints, a simple interface for recording, the ability to save and email recorded sentences, over 250 distinct images to create sentences from, and the option to import your own images.

### Is Expressive Builder free to use?

The application is available for free with in-app purchases. This means the core functionality is accessible, but certain features or content may require additional purchases.

### What devices is Expressive Builder compatible with?

Expressive Builder is compatible with iPad devices. It requires an iPhone 5.1 software update or later to function correctly.

### Who is Expressive Builder recommended for?

This app is recommended for children aged 3-10, especially those with special needs such as autism spectrum disorders or sensory processing disorders. It is also beneficial for any child looking to improve their language and sentence construction abilities.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.1 — 2023-09-20

Updated for iOS17 compatibility

### 2.2.0 — 2021-08-07

iOS 14 stability enhancements

### 2.1.3 — 2018-02-19

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Updates for iOS11 compatibility

### 2.1.2 — 2017-04-24

Updates for iOS10.3.1 compatibility

### 2.1.1 — 2017-04-05

Updates for IOS10 compatibility

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