# Speech Racer Lite > Speech recognition app for "R" sound articulation practice with a racing game theme. (iPhone/iPad app by SmartPalate International, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-racer-lite/id739540894 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [SmartPalate International, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/739540897) - Category: Education - Price: Free - Rating: 1.93/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 6.1 · 16 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2015-05-25 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-racer-lite/id739540894/reviews.md ## What is Speech Racer Lite? SPEECH RACER is the first speech therapy app to use speech recognition to grade articulation! “This is very exciting. This is the direction we need speech technology to go.” -Sam Fletcher, Ph.D., SLP-CCC, AUD. "This is light years ahead of anything else out there." -K. Hart M.S. CCC-SLP START YOUR ENGINES! Speech Racer Lite has raced into the future of speech apps by changing traditional “R” therapy into an engaging and responsive game! Your child won’t want to stop practicing as he or she hears the roar of the engine and the thrill of the finish line with each correctly articulated word. Designed as a reinforcement tool for children and youth who struggle to pronounce the “R” sound consistently, Speech Racer is the first and only speech recognition and articulation grading software in speech therapy! Speech Racer listens to a user’s actual speech, breaks down the spoken word or phrase, analyzes the quality of the “R” sound in the sample, and provides a visual score on 1 of 4 racing meters. Speech Racer Lite provides immediate reinforcement for proper “R” productions as well as feedback for approximated attempts. With self-monitoring and visual feedback, students can solidify their understanding of proper speech patterns and develop consistent speech habits that will carry over into their everyday speech. Put the “pedal to the metal” with your child’s progress of the “R” sound. Download Speech Racer Lite today! Speech Racer Lite Features -Meters Pit Stop (simple) Lights (simple) -Sound effects Engine -Tutorials Tutorials, FAQs, and hints available in the app Register to receive tutorial videos ___________________________________________________________________________ -WHAT SPEECH RACER FEATURES ARE MISSING IN THE LITE VERSION? -Meters Speedometer (incremented, 27 levels) Track (incremented, 27 levels) -Sound effects Bell, None (turn off sound effects) - Word Lists 36 lists of “R” words! Initial R, Vocalic R, Blends Initial, Medial, Final positions -Flashcards Card border changes colors to match scoring Images and words on cards Turn flashcards on or off Randomize flashcards -Scoring Score words based on meter rating Receive final session score and ratio Flashcards change to match score -Review Practice difficult flashcards that were scored in one of the three categories (Red, Yellow, Green) Review contributes to the session final score -Curriculum Use free, available online curriculum to identify target word lists and keep track of progress. __________________________________________________________________________ -Who is Speech Racer Lite for? Speakers ages 6 years old and older who have difficulty saying the “R” sound consistently or in different word settings. -How does speech recognition work in speech therapy? Speech Racer Lite analyzes biofeedback through speech sounds. It measures the quality of the “R” sound in words and shows the user the quality of the “R” sound on one of the racing-themed “R” meters. -Does Speech Racer Lite require in-app purchases? There are no in-app purchases in Speech Racer Lite. The lite version is fully functional, although it does not have many of the features that are in the full version. ## Key features - Speech recognition for articulation grading - Racing game theme for engagement - Immediate reinforcement and feedback - Visual scoring on racing meters - Self-monitoring tools - Tutorials and FAQs ## Recent user reviews (10 of 16) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-racer-lite/id739540894/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Disappointed *2020-02-03* I would love this app if it actually worked but it’s not very accurate. It’s good for a /w/ for /r/ but it treats distorted r sounds as correct. The feedback is too inconsistent to be used in therapy. Bummer :( ### 1/5 — Not worth the time *2019-03-27* I was excited about the idea, but whatever sound I made it gave a yellow light. It does not differentiate a correct /r/ from any other sound. ### 1/5 — Good idea but not accurate *2017-10-02* This app has a great idea but unfortunately falls short of its goal. Many productions are counted as correct when they are inaccurate distortions. The kids love the graphics for feedback. Too bad it is inaccurate. Could the accuracy be fixed? ### 3/5 — Not always accurate *2016-07-09* This is a good idea, but it is not alway accurate. It appears to be less accurate with the girls I have used it with in speech therapy than with the boys. ### 1/5 — Not worth the money! *2016-03-31* So I downloaded this app and tried it with my fifth graders. They really liked the graphics, but the feedback for their sound productions was way off!! One student made a loud raspberry sound, instead of an R, and the app gave him credit for a clear R sound production! The students all agreed that I should delete the app, because it wasn't worth the money. I gave it one star for the great graphics. ### 2/5 — Speech racer lite *2015-12-22* This would be a great tool if it were more accurate. It gave me good reviews for my w/r substitution. I only tried the lite version however. ### 1/5 — AMAZING IDEA! But... *2015-10-20* I love this idea as a speech teacher, unfortunately this app doesn't work. It cannot differentiate between correct and incorrect /r/ very well. If it is a clear /w/ the app seems to register it as incorrect most of the time and some correct /r/s are marked incorrect. This app will just provide inconsistent, confusing feedback to students. ### 3/5 — I really wish it worked *2015-07-14* I am giving this 3 stars for effort only. I really wish that this app worked but it does not differentiate well enough for adequate feedback. It gave positive feedback when /r/ was glided. This is such a great concept because that darn /r/ is a tricky thing to learn and this app would be fantastic for younger AND older people alike. I tried the free lite version and would buy it in a heartbeat if it worked better. Please improve its accuracy! ### 1/5 — Not compatible with iOS 8 *2015-06-21* Good idea, but doesn't work on the latest iOS. Words are not displayed on the screen, so it is impossible to know what to say! ### 4/5 — Good idea *2015-06-20* This is almost great. I get some green lights on words with a bad 'R', but this is a really good idea. ## Frequently asked questions about Speech Racer Lite ### How does Speech Racer Lite work? Speech Racer Lite analyzes your speech using speech recognition technology to measure the quality of the "R" sound. It then provides a visual score on one of its racing meters, offering immediate feedback on your pronunciation. ### What "R" sounds can Speech Racer Lite help with? Speech Racer Lite is designed to help with the consistent pronunciation of the "R" sound in various word settings. The full version offers 36 lists of "R" words, including initial R, vocalic R, and blends in initial, medial, and final positions. ### What features are missing in Speech Racer Lite compared to the full version? The Lite version includes basic meters like Pit Stop and Lights, and engine sound effects. It lacks the Speedometer and Track meters with 27 levels each, more sound effects, extensive word lists, flashcards, and advanced scoring and review features found in the full version. ### Is Speech Racer Lite suitable for younger children? Speech Racer Lite is recommended for speakers aged 6 years old and older who have difficulty with the "R" sound. The age rating is 4+, but the target audience for effective use is 6+. ### Does Speech Racer Lite have ads? No, Speech Racer Lite does not contain advertisements. It is a free application without any ad interruptions. ### What is the user feedback on Speech Racer Lite? User feedback for Speech Racer Lite is mixed, with an average rating of 1.9 stars from 14 ratings. This suggests that while some users find value, there may be areas for improvement or specific user needs not fully met. ### On which devices can I use Speech Racer Lite? Speech Racer Lite is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to be compatible with Apple's mobile operating system. ### How often is Speech Racer Lite updated? Speech Racer Lite was last updated on July 7, 2015, to version 1.1. The initial release date was May 25, 2015. Given the age of the last update, it may not receive frequent new feature additions. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 1.1 — 2015-07-07 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Fixed video tutorial registration bug. 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