# Spotto: Toddler Speech Games — First Words for Kids > Interactive speech and language learning app for toddlers using object recognition. (iPhone/iPad app by Carlos Almeida.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotto-toddler-speech-games/id6761338290 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Carlos Almeida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852528606) - Category: Education, Games, Family, Word - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.60/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 14.0 · 404 MB - Languages: Australian English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, European Spanish - Released: 2026-04-16 - Data updated: 2026-08-30 - Monetization: subscription - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotto-toddler-speech-games/id6761338290/reviews.md ## What is Spotto? 5-Star Certified by Educational App Store "A unique, movement-based speech learning app that turns everyday exploration into meaningful vocabulary growth." — Educational App Store Does your toddler love running around the house? Now that energy builds real speech and language skills. Spotto uses AI to turn your home into a speech and language playground. Point the camera at any object and Spotto identifies it, names it clearly, and asks your child to say it back. Every session builds vocabulary the way toddlers learn best — through movement, excitement, and genuine play. No sitting still. No passive watching. Just your child, your camera, and Spotto cheering them on. MULTILINGUAL FROM DAY ONE Spotto supports English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, German, Dutch and Korean. Switch languages at any time. Perfect for bilingual and multilingual families raising children in more than one language. WHAT YOUR CHILD LEARNS Your toddler finds real objects in your real home. Spotto's AI identifies what they found, names it clearly, and encourages them to repeat it out loud. Every find is a new word learned. Perfect for toddlers aged 1 to 8, including children with speech delay or late talkers building their first words. 9 ADVENTURE MODES Colors — find something red, blue, yellow and more Clothes — find something to wear hiding around the house Body Parts — show Spotto your hands, eyes and nose Furniture — find something from around the house Explore — point at anything and Spotto names it for speech practice Mystery — Spotto gives your toddler a clue and they have to find the secret object Stories — help Spotto go on a picnic, have a bath, get ready for bed, or throw a birthday party Numbers — find and count real objects around the house Letter Hunt — find objects starting with each letter of the alphabet SPEECH THERAPIST APPROVED "An amazing resource to share with parents so they can use the same techniques outside of therapy." — Kaitlyn, Speech Therapist, United States WHAT PARENTS SAY "My toddler picked up so many new words and sounds just after 30 minutes of use. This is the best use of screen time." — Canada "Even when she gets things wrong it still turns it into a learning moment which I love." — United Kingdom "The perfect mix of learning, moving her body, and screen time that I can feel good about." — Australia ACTIVE SCREEN TIME THAT TEACHES Children repeat words when they are excited. Spotto creates that excitement every single session. Parents report new words and improved talking within the first week of play. Recommended by families of early talkers, late talkers, and children in speech therapy. SAFE AND PRIVATE No accounts needed. No images stored. Everything stays on your device. 100% private and safe for toddlers. COPPA compliant. FOR PARENTS The parent dashboard shows everything your child discovered this week. See which words they found, track daily adventures, and watch vocabulary and language development grow week by week. Personalised for your child's name, age, and speech level. Adapts as they grow. Spotto requires an auto-renewable subscription to access all features. Pricing and free trial details are available on the App Store product page. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Key features - Object recognition for word learning - Encourages vocal repetition - Active play and movement - 7 adventure modes - Parent dashboard for progress tracking - Personalized learning experience - Private and safe for toddlers ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Spotto Premium - Monthly | $9.99 | per month | | Yearly | $39.99 | per year | | Yearly Discount | $19.99 | per year | | Yearly Ambassador | $29.99 | per year | ## Recent user reviews (7 of 7) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotto-toddler-speech-games/id6761338290/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Bilingual Teacher & mama approved *2026-06-22* I’ll definitely have this app on hand in my classroom. I’m an elementary teacher and I have taught hundreds of EL students. This app would be amazing for them. It has so many different uses like for centers, or for when there are pockets of free time. And as a mama raising my girls in Spanish AND not a fan of much screen time- I actually let my toddler use her iPad for the first time because of this app. Love how it engages children, challenges them, and affirms their learning. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for this. The fact that you trusted Spotto for your daughter’s very first iPad moment and that you can see it working for your EL students too is everything I hoped for when building it. Having a teacher’s stamp of approval means a lot. ### 5/5 — We love it! *2026-06-20* We absolutely love this app as a mom of two toddlers! It is so interactive and educational. Both our kids are not just sitting down and playing a game but also interacting and getting out. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for this. Hearing that both your little ones are up and moving around the house with it is exactly what I built Spotto for. Enjoy the adventures together! ### 5/5 — Love it so much *2026-06-06* One thing I’ve learned through our bilingual parenting journey is that language exposure doesn’t always have to look like structured learning. Spotto has been such a fun tool for our family because it turns vocabulary into a game. So easy to switch between languages and a lot of fun learning. My son gets excited to play, and honestly, we’ve all learned something from it. There have been so many moments where my husband and I have looked at each other and realized we just learned a new word too😂 oh and also my son can play with it for a whole hour instead of a TV show. 100% recommended **Developer response:** Thank you so much for this review. The part about you and your husband learning new words alongside your son is just wonderful. That is what Spotto is really about at its core. It means a lot to read this. ### 5/5 — speech therapist approved *2026-05-11* As an SLP, I love this app for increasing language exposure to new words as kids explore items in their home environment! This is a great tool to guide parents on how to support their child’s language development as well. **Developer response:** Thank you so much! Feedback from an SLP truly means a lot. I’m very happy to hear Spotto is helping encourage active language learning and vocabulary growth through real-world play. ### 5/5 — Therapist Recommended *2026-05-08* This app is amazing for speech and learning development! **Developer response:** Thank you so much! A therapist recommendation means the world. So happy Spotto is making a difference for speech and learning development! ### 5/5 — Speech therapist approved *2026-04-22* As a speech therapist who’s used to coming up with these ideas and knowing these milestones, I don’t necessarily NEED this app, but it’s been an amazing resource to share with parents so that they can use the same techniques while they’re playing outside of our Therapy. Once you play around with this app for a while, you start to use these technique while reading books and playing with toys, you already have! It’s such a good way to teach parents the best ways to interact with their kiddos during playtime! Highly recommend! **Developer response:** Thank you so much for this! Hearing this from a speech therapist means everything to us. That's exactly what Spotto is built for, bringing those therapy techniques into everyday play at home. So glad it's been a useful tool to share with families! ### 5/5 — so many possibilities and uses! *2026-04-20* It’s been so fun using this app this week! My kids have been running around the house together, and I think it’s great for scenarios outside of the home too if you forget toys like at a restaurant or traveling. We used it in a hotel this week while we waited for check in, and I’ll keep trying it in new locations like the airport soon! **Developer response:** So happy to hear this! Love that you’re using it in real-life moments like travel and waiting times. That’s exactly what we built it for, thanks for sharing! ## Frequently asked questions about Spotto ### What is Spotto? Spotto is an educational app designed to help toddlers build speech and language skills. It uses your device's camera to identify objects and encourages children to say their names, turning everyday items into learning opportunities. ### How does Spotto help with speech development? Spotto encourages active participation by having children find objects and repeat their names. This method, combined with excitement and positive reinforcement, is highly effective for vocabulary acquisition and verbal practice, especially for late talkers. ### What age range is Spotto suitable for? Spotto is perfect for toddlers aged 1 to 8 years old. It's particularly beneficial for children experiencing speech delays or those who are late talkers, helping them build their foundational language skills. ### Does Spotto have ads? No, Spotto is ad-free. The app is designed to provide an uninterrupted and safe learning experience for young children, focusing solely on educational content and interactive play. ### What are the subscription options for Spotto? Spotto offers several subscription plans, including monthly and various yearly options. A 7-day free trial is available for the 'Yearly' subscription plan, allowing users to explore the full features before committing. ### Is Spotto safe and private for children? Yes, Spotto is designed to be 100% private and safe. It does not require accounts, and all images and data are stored locally on your device, ensuring no personal information is collected or shared. ### How often is Spotto updated? The latest version of Spotto is 1.12.0, and it was last updated on May 27, 2026. Updates typically focus on improving features, adding new content, and ensuring a smooth user experience. ### Can parents track their child's progress with Spotto? Yes, Spotto includes a parent dashboard that allows you to monitor your child's discoveries and track their vocabulary and language development. It shows which words they've found and their daily adventure progress. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.9.0 — 2026-08-25 New: Spotto Shuffle! Colors, numbers, mysteries, letters, and more are mixed into one surprise adventure—in one or several languages. ### 2.8.0 — 2026-08-20 New: Spotto Shuffle! Colors, numbers, mysteries, letters, and more are mixed into one surprise adventure—in one or several languages. ### 2.7.0 — 2026-08-15 New: Spotto Shuffle! Colors, numbers, mysteries, letters, and more are mixed into one surprise adventure—in one or several languages. ### 2.6.0 — 2026-08-08 New: Language Mix! A playful new game made for bilingual, trilingual, and multilingual families. ### 2.5.0 — 2026-07-29 New: Put It There! Children choose a favorite toy, listen to each challenge, place the toy around the home, and take a photo. Through active play, they practice spatial language such as on, under, behind, beside, and between. ## More apps by Carlos Almeida - [LINA - Calorie Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lina-calorie-tracker/id6755197293) - [KidOK - Parental Control](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kidok-parental-control/id6758586147) All apps by Carlos Almeida: https://appshunter.io/developer/1852528606 ## Related topics [toddler learning speech](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/toddler-learning-speech) --- *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 2026-08-30.*