Speech Journal

Speech Journal

Custom Voice Recorder

1 ratings
25 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 3 Dec 2025)

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Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 1, 2011
  • July 18, 2021

Features

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About

This app allows users to create custom voice recordings paired with imported images or sequences. It serves as a versatile tool for speech therapy, educational activities, and personal memory keeping.

Customizable voice recordings
Pair recordings with images
Create image sequences
Import photos from album
Use as basic voice output device
Create multi-step schedules and directions
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What's New in Speech Journal

1.9.0

July 18, 2021

Performance Fixes

User reviews

Won't work:-/

The app will not let me sequence picture and recordings. It will only do one picture and recording.

Wasted 3.99

I got this app for my son so he could make his own thoughts and recordings and I could send them for him to family members. He has Downs and loves to use his iPad , but even though he has a good vocabulary and a memory like no one else, he never has had the dexterity to write. I thought this would be perfect. So far every time we record it FORCE CLOSES. Completely shuts the whole app down and goes to the home screen on his iPad. We have had it 15 minutes and he had already given up and went to his iPhone to play with SIRI. I don't know how to get a refund as I have never asked for one, but this app is garbage!
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excellent app for speech!!

We use this app to practice my son's verbal expressive responses. He does well using it independently and can add to it later should he choose which gives him a "good choice option" for motivation.

Speech journal limited

I like the simple interface and it probably does what it says as an education tool 1on 1.

I was hoping to be able to use the recordings, and my 2 stars are for not disclosing how the picture and the audio recording are exported. I paid for the app only to find out after the fact that:
"When emailing a recording, all the images will be attached along with the audio file. The attachments, however, will not be a slideshow. The audio files and images will be separate files."

Further, the audio is emailed in a format that need to be converted to be used in other apps. I would have expected mp3.

So if the above is not a must have for you, go ahead.
For me that was a deal-breaker. Unusable.
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Has potential

Came across this app in my search for something to use for making social stories or video modeling for autistic students. It has a nice tutorial built in, which is always helpful. What makes this different from all the others is the ability to add either a picture or a voice recording to what you have already made. It also lets you crop photos to use just the portion you need. Creations are easy to email. On the downside ... Once you add a picture to your page, you can't do anything with it like move it or resize it. You also cannot change the order of the pages you have already made. I never did figure out how to create a new student profile to use this with more than one student. If these things are possible, they need to be added to the tutorial.
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FAQ

What is the learning methodology used by Speech Journal?

Speech Journal utilizes a visual-auditory learning approach, pairing recorded speech with imported images and sequences. This method supports children with limited verbal abilities by providing visual cues alongside auditory reinforcement for language development and articulation practice.

How does Speech Journal track user progress?

While Speech Journal doesn't have a built-in progress tracking system, its flexible design allows parents and therapists to create custom activities for articulation drills, expressive language exercises, and social stories. Users can save and reopen recordings to monitor development over time.

Does Speech Journal offer certifications?

Speech Journal does not offer formal certifications. Its primary function is as a tool for creating personalized speech and language activities for children, rather than an accredited educational program.

What are the pricing details for Speech Journal?

Speech Journal is available for a one-time purchase of $3.99. It is not available as part of a subscription service and does not have in-app purchases or advertisements.

What devices are compatible with Speech Journal?

Speech Journal is currently supported on iPad devices. It was released on August 1, 2011, and its latest version is 1.9.0, last updated on July 18, 2021.

What is the age appropriateness of Speech Journal?

Speech Journal is recommended for children aged 3-6, 6-10, and 11-12. The app has an age rating of 4+ and is designed to be a supportive tool for speech and language development in young learners.

How often is Speech Journal updated?

The latest version of Speech Journal, 1.9.0, was released on July 18, 2021. While specific update frequency is not detailed, the app has been available since 2011, indicating ongoing support and development.

What do users like most about Speech Journal?

Users appreciate Speech Journal's flexibility in creating customized speech activities and its utility as a basic voice output augmentative communication device. The ability to pair recordings with personal images is a highly valued feature for educational and therapeutic purposes.