# Keywords Understanding Lite — Sentence Comprehension Therapy

> Speech and language therapy app for sentence comprehension and following directions. (iPhone/iPad app by Aptus Speech and Language Therapy Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keywords-understanding-lite/id1537440607 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Aptus Speech and Language Therapy Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482673468)
- Category: Education, Medical
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 60 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-11-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keywords-understanding-lite/id1537440607/reviews.md

## What is Keywords Understanding Lite?

Keywords Understanding LITE is a free version of Keyword Understanding. It gives you a sample of the content you would get in the full version. It allows you to see how the full version works and try it out for free. 

Keyword Understanding (the full app version) is a professional speech and language therapy app that works on sentence-level reading and listening comprehension. It also targets the understanding of vocabulary, basic concepts and the ability to follow directions of increasing keyword length.

WHO IS KEYWORD UNDERSTANDING FOR?

- Children with reduced attention and auditory processing difficulties 
- Children with language delay or disorder
- Children with autism and language comprehension difficulties 
- Adults with aphasia and reading or spoken language comprehension difficulties after a stroke or traumatic brain injury
- Adults with cognitive-communication difficulties due to stroke or brain injury 

WHAT LANGUAGE AREAS DOES KEYWORD UNDERSTANDING TARGET?

FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS: Following directions is important in our everyday lives. In order to understand and follow directions, one needs a strong knowledge of basic concepts, vocabulary and the ability to process and retain spoken or written information in memory.

BASIC CONCEPTS, ONE AND TWO STEP DIRECTIONS: Keyword Understanding works on the basic concepts of size and color as well as one and two-step directions of increasing length and difficulty e.g 

- “Touch the red balloon”
- “Touch the small green umbrella”
- “Touch the yellow chair and the blue candle”
- “Touch the big pink cupcake and the small green glasses”.

TEMPORAL DIRECTIONS (BEFORE/AFTER): Keyword Understanding includes Temporal Directions tasks that target the child or adult’s ability to follow directions that include the concepts 'Before/After' in a variety of positions in the sentence. e.g 

- “Before you touch the t-shirt, touch the phone”
- “After you touch the lamp, touch the vase”
- “Touch the flower before you touch the box”
- “Touch the sock after you touch the bucket”

SEQUENTIAL DIRECTIONS (FIRST…THEN): The app also includes Sequential Directions that target the child or adult’s ability to follow directions that include the concepts 'First ... Then' in the sentence. e.g 

- “First touch the ladder, then touch the bike”. 


FEATURES OF KEYWORDS UNDERSTANDING LITE

This FREE version, Keywords Understanding LITE allows you to sample each activity in the full version but it only includes 6 objects. The FULL version includes many more allowing for much more variety in each activity and many more trials. The full version also allows you to select and deselect vocabulary items in the Word List. 

3 modes:

- Listening Comprehension (Audio Only): Match the spoken direction to the pictures
- Reading Comprehension (Text Only): Match the written direction to the pictures
- Listening and Reading Comprehension (Audio and Text): Match the spoken and written directions to the pictures

- Bright, colorful, real-life photos of common objects
- 6 objects in five different colors and sizes. The full version has a large variety allowing for thousands of possible following directions tasks
- 3 trials in each activity. The full version allows for up to 50 trials per session. 
- A comprehension check activity to find out where comprehension breakdown occurs 
- Audio feedback for correct answers only, incorrect answers only or both 
- Graded tasks of increasing difficulty
- User profiles and result history 
- Automatic tracking of scores
- Optional results summary via email 
- iOS voices (automatically selected based on your region). Download an enhanced iOS voice for best quality. 

All Aptus Speech Therapy apps participate in the 50% off Volume Purchase Program, so you can buy in bulk at a discounted price. 

Are you looking for a different kind of speech therapy app? Check out our full range of speech and language therapy apps for adults and children on the AppStore or on our website.

## Key features

- Listening comprehension exercises
- Reading comprehension exercises
- Following directions (one/two-step, temporal, sequential)
- Basic concepts (size, color)
- Vocabulary understanding
- Sample of full app features


## Frequently asked questions about Keywords Understanding Lite

### What is Keywords Understanding Lite?

Keywords Understanding Lite is a free version of a speech and language therapy app. It provides a sample of the exercises found in the full version, allowing users to try out its features for sentence comprehension and following directions.

### Who can benefit from Keywords Understanding Lite?

This app is designed for children and adults facing challenges with attention, auditory processing, language comprehension, aphasia, or cognitive-communication difficulties. It targets a range of users with specific language and comprehension needs.

### What language areas does Keywords Understanding Lite target?

Keywords Understanding Lite focuses on improving sentence-level reading and listening comprehension. It also targets understanding vocabulary, basic concepts like size and color, and the ability to follow directions of increasing complexity.

### Does Keywords Understanding Lite have ads?

No, Keywords Understanding Lite does not contain advertisements. It is a free application designed to offer a sample of its therapeutic content without interruptions.

### What are the different modes in Keywords Understanding Lite?

Keywords Understanding Lite offers three modes: Listening Comprehension (audio only), Reading Comprehension (text only), and combined Listening and Reading Comprehension (audio and text). Each mode involves matching spoken or written directions to pictures.

### How does Keywords Understanding Lite compare to the full version?

Keywords Understanding Lite offers a sample of activities with a limited number of objects. The full version provides significantly more variety, more trials per activity, and the ability to select and deselect vocabulary items.

### What is the update frequency for Keywords Understanding Lite?

Keywords Understanding Lite was last updated on 2020-11-16, with its initial release on the same date. The current version is 1.0.

### Is Keywords Understanding Lite suitable for young children?

Yes, Keywords Understanding Lite has an age rating of 4+ and is suitable for children. Its interactive exercises and colorful visuals are designed to engage young learners with language and comprehension goals.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.o — 2026-07-03

Improved voice quality of iOS voices

### 1.0 — 2020-11-16

No release notes.

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