# Phonological Processes

> Speech therapy app for children with phonological disorders using minimal pair contrast therapy. (iPhone/iPad app by Virtual Speech Center Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonological-processes/id609362183 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Virtual Speech Center Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/455333785)
- Category: Education, Medical
- Price: $16.99
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 109 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-03-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonological-processes/id609362183/reviews.md

## What is Phonological Processes?

****The jungle/safari theme is adorable! The kids loved the board game and all wanted to land on the hippo and the snake. I like the multiple ways to target the processes. (Carries Speech Corner)****
****If you choose the Game Board option, you get to have some fun in the jungle!! My students are always asking if we are playing the jungle game each time I pull out my iPad! This app is great for data collection and sharing information with parents and teachers! (Kristin C., SLP and blogger)****

The Phonological Processes app was created by a certified speech and language pathologist for children ages 4 and up who exhibit phonological disorders or delays. This research-based app implements a linguistic approach for treatment of phonological disorders by engaging users in minimal pair contrast therapy. 

Children will have fun drilling with flashcards while playing a colorful animated board game  full of surprises. In addition, children can record their productions and compare them with the targeted productions pre-recorded in this app. 

Phonological Processes app includes the most common phonological processes in the following activities:

-Auditory bombardment with minimal pairs
-Auditory discrimination with minimal pairs
-Minimal pair production
-Single word production

Phonological processes addressed  in this app include the following :

-Affrication
-Deaffrication
-Cluster reduction (with “ L”)
-Cluster reduction (with  “R”)
-Cluster reduction (with “S”)
-Cluster reduction (mixed)
-Final consonant deletion
-Fronting
-Gliding (with “L”)
-Gliding (with “R”)
-Gliding (mixed)
-Prevocalic voicing
-Stopping of fricatives
-Stopping of affricates
-Stopping (mixed)

The Phonological Processes app is easy to navigate and allows users to employ several tools to perform the following tasks: 

-Enter multiple students
-Change settings and use randomization
-Select auto-scoring
-Select alternate counts for multiple students 
-Track correct and incorrect responses 
-E-mail results at the end of the session

Background

Phonological processes refer to typical patterns that are used by children to simplify their speech. For example, a young child may say “tar” for “car” or “may” for “make.” Phonological processes are very common among three- and four-year-old children, but most of them should spontaneously resolve by approximately age 5.  If phonological processes do not disappear by this age, the child may need formal speech evaluation and intervention. 

Treatment of Phonological Disorders 

The Phonological Processes app employs minimal pair contrast therapy. The minimal pair approach to phonological remediation teaches children the function of sounds, emphasizing that changing sounds changes the meaning of a word (Barlow & Gierut, 2002). 

Minimal contrast therapy targets pairs of words that differ only by one sound. It may focus on the perception of contrast or production of contrast. In the perception task, the child is asked to point to target words when presented with two or more pictures (minimal pairs). In the production task, the child is asked to verbally produce minimal pairs (Bernthal and Bankson 1998).

REFERENCES 

Barlow, J. A., and Gierut, J. A. (2002). Minimal pair approaches to phonological remediation. Seminars in Speech and Language, 23(1), 57-67
Bernthal J. E., and Bankson N.W. (1998). Articulation and Phonological Disorders. 4th edition.

## Key features

- Minimal pair contrast therapy
- Animated board game
- Flashcard drills
- Production recording
- Data tracking and emailing
- Multiple student profiles

## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonological-processes/id609362183/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Phonological Processes

*2024-08-22*

This is a very nice app. Please fix the glitch😩Board games freezes up. Unable to use it.

### 4/5 — Good app but freezes

*2023-03-28*

I like this app a lot and so do my students.  BUT it frequently freezes mid-game and we have to start over.  That can be frustrating! Please fix that glitch.

### 4/5 — Mljtimeslp

*2018-02-19*

In the check & like column: engages students, pre-k 4 yr olds to 1st grade students respond enthusiastically, good data collection tool,email results ability, recording abilities, multiple levels from auditory discrimination, minimal pairs & production, game board flash card option, I could go on but running out of time. In the needs column: "coast/toast" concept goes over typical pre-k. Would like to see an approximate response selection. This is a "no regret purchase"

### 5/5 — Fun

*2017-07-27*

My kids love it. It is fun.

### 4/5 — Great app

*2016-05-15*

I use this with my phono students toward the end of a session as a reward. They really like the board game. I like it because I don't have to set up a physical game and deal with pieces, cards, etc. I like that it is customizable for students working on different goals and the graphics are really cute.

### 1/5 — Very disappointed

*2015-10-27*

I am not pleased at all with this app. Terrible pictures and words for 3-4 year olds. I regret buying this app and I will never use it.

### 5/5 — Glad to have found this one!

*2015-05-30*

It is so difficult to find good phonology apps, but this one is affordable yet filled with great activities. I especially like the minimal pairs that are provided.

### 5/5 — LOVE THIS

*2014-09-22*

This summer, I utilized this app with a kiddo getting ready to enter Kindergarten…who was battling through verbal apraxia.  His intelligibility was approximately 60%. After learning how to use this app (along with SLP guidance/teaching/instruction), this kiddo and his mom practiced abundantly.  He enjoyed it tremendously!  He is now 80% intelligible.  I just wish it was available on the iPhone (6).  I no longer had an iPad but am going to use my phone.

### 3/5 — It’s ok

*2014-05-28*

I like this app and so do my students.  They often request it.  What I really need is an app that targets the less frequent phonological processes like postvocalic devoicing versus  prevocalic voicing, assimilation, metathesis, blend simplification and  syllable deletion.  
Consider an update adding some of these to what is already a decent app.

### 4/5 — Fun practice

*2014-05-27*

This is a great app for working with younger elementary age students. The app allows students to play a board game or work on flash cards for most of the phonological processes. Students can practice words in a variety of ways and play a board game without the therapist having to carry a lot of products. This is a go to app for my younger students.

## Frequently asked questions about Phonological Processes

### What is Phonological Processes?

Phonological Processes is a speech therapy app designed for children aged 4 and up who exhibit phonological disorders or delays. It utilizes a research-based linguistic approach with minimal pair contrast therapy to help children simplify their speech patterns.

### How does Phonological Processes help children learn?

The app engages children through flashcards and a colorful, animated board game. It incorporates auditory bombardment, auditory discrimination, and minimal pair production activities to target specific phonological processes.

### Can I track my child's progress with Phonological Processes?

Yes, the app allows users to enter multiple students, track correct and incorrect responses with auto-scoring options, and email results at the end of a session. This makes it easy to monitor progress and share information with educators or other professionals.

### What age rating does Phonological Processes have?

Phonological Processes has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children who are beginning to address speech sound patterns.

### What devices is Phonological Processes available on?

Phonological Processes is currently available on iPad devices, offering a dedicated platform for its interactive learning features.

### How often is Phonological Processes updated?

The app was last updated on February 24, 2018, to version 2.2. While updates may not be frequent, the core functionality remains robust for its intended purpose.

### What is the cost of Phonological Processes?

Phonological Processes is a paid application, priced at $16.99. This one-time purchase provides access to all its features without additional in-app purchases or advertisements.

### Does Phonological Processes have ads?

No, Phonological Processes is ad-free. As a paid application, it provides an uninterrupted learning experience for children without any advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2018-02-24

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

- Fix issue with recording

### 2.1 — 2017-04-19

- 64-bit support

### 2.0.1 — 2014-02-18

Improved “More Apps” page.

### 2.0 — 2014-01-31

Fixed audio recording issue on IPad Air

### 1.3 — 2013-09-08

updated minimal pairs

## Apps similar to Phonological Processes

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Escuchar y Repetir](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escuchar-y-repetir/id560216433) | — | $5.99 | Education |
| [Categories Learning Center](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/categories-learning-center/id496646536) | 4.6 (5) | $11.99 | Education |
| [My Articulation: Initial L](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-articulation-initial-l/id1294040391) | — | $2.99 | Education |
| [Minimal Pairs](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimal-pairs/id506904592) | — | $5.99 | Education |
| [Minimal Pairs Arcade Lite: SLP](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimal-pairs-arcade-lite-slp/id6471383031) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Education |
| [Minimal Pairs Arcade](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimal-pairs-arcade/id1666370717) | 4.9 (8) | $39.99 | Education |

## More apps by Virtual Speech Center Inc.

- [Quick Artic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-artic/id455333782)
- [Outdoor Fun](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outdoor-fun/id492097086)
- [Magical Concepts](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magical-concepts/id510069130)
- [Auditory Workout](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auditory-workout/id518697520)
- [Multiple Meanings Library](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multiple-meanings-library/id525605265)
- [Expedition with plurals](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expedition-with-plurals/id529311912)

All apps by Virtual Speech Center Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/455333785

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-05.*