# Swallow Prompt: Saliva Help — Parkinson's Dysphagia Drool

> Saliva management reminder app for individuals with neurological conditions. (iPhone/iPad app by Speechtools Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swallow-prompt-saliva-help/id574942154 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Speechtools Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/940679564)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 19 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-01-11
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swallow-prompt-saliva-help/id574942154/reviews.md

## What is Swallow Prompt?

Swallow Prompt helps people who have difficulty in managing excess buildup of saliva. It helps those with neurological conditions such as Parkinson's Disease, Stroke, MND, ALS, Multiple Sclerosis and Cerebral Palsy. It will vibrate or beep at a set interval to prompt the user to swallow and prevent excess saliva buildup.

Also available on Apple Watch for an even more discreet reminder.

*** Reviewed and recommended by Parkinson's UK ***
Read the full review here - https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/information-and-support/swallow-prompt

A journal article published in the International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders in 2001 found that when people with Parkinson's Disease used a swallow reminder their saliva management improved. (Drooling in Parkinsons' disease: a novel speech and language therapy intervention.   Int J Lang Commun Disord. 2001;36 Suppl:282-7. Marks L, Turner K, O'Sullivan J, Deighton B, Lees A).

Swallow Prompt can be used during normal device usage (excluding phone calls) and when your device is in standby mode (screen off) in order to preserve battery charge.

Swallow Prompt is GDPR compliant, please check our privacy policy for details.

If you wish to provide any feedback we would be delighted to hear from you. Please email us at support@speechtools.co.

Our lead Speech and Language Therapist is Samantha Brady who qualified as a Speech and Language Therapist in 2001 (PGDip, City University) and gained her Masters in Speech and Language Therapy in 2006 (MSc, City University). She has a wealth of experience of working as a Speech and Language Therapist in a variety of settings and her area of clinical expertise is adult neurology and voice. Samantha is a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT), HPC Registered (SL10250) and Lee Silverman Voice Treatment Certified (LSVT).

## Key features

- Vibration and beep reminders
- Customizable intervals
- Standby mode operation
- Apple Watch compatibility
- GDPR compliant
- Recommended by Parkinson's UK

## Chart rankings

- #178 in Top Paid · Medical (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swallow-prompt-saliva-help/id574942154/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Problems…

*2026-07-30*

Timer keeps shutting off !

### 4/5 — Longer vibrations

*2022-12-09*

Longer vibrations would be good in a noisy environment. Especially on iwatch

**Developer response:** Hi, we've added options for longer / repeated vibration on iPhone & Apple Watch

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2022-05-25*

I bought this app to trial on my Apple Watch before recommending it my father who has Parkinson’s Disease and struggles with drooling. Most disappointed, you are unable to modify settings from the app, have to go to the App Store. It is not discrete on the Apple Watch as you are unable to activate vibrate rather it makes a sound. Thankfully it only cost 89p!

**Developer response:** Hi, for silent operation you need to enable silent mode on the Apple Watch. Unfortunately, that's the only way at the moment to achieve this as iOS doesn't support vibration without audio.

### 3/5 — Almost there

*2019-08-25*

This would be perfect if it sent notifications to Apple Watch

**Developer response:** We've now added Apple Watch support so I guess we're perfect :-)

### 5/5 — Thank you

*2018-01-08*

For creating this. As a speech therapist I  trial this will my neuro patients. So easy to use in clinic, hospital and home settings.

**Developer response:** Thanks for letting us know!

### 5/5 — Success with 8yr old Child with CP on first trial!

*2014-02-11*

I am a pediatric OT and had a child I was working that had no awareness when saliva was pooling in her mouth or when her chin was wet. She follows verbal directions. I told her to swallow when she felt the tickle (vibration). I placed my IPhone in the hood of her jacket. It worked! This was the first time that she had a dry chin for 30 min. Prior to this she went through 3-4 wet bibs while in school. I am telling all of my OT friends about it. Best app that I have purchased related to my profession.

**Developer response:** Thanks for letting us know and so glad to hear it's been a help.

## Frequently asked questions about Swallow Prompt

### What is Swallow Prompt used for?

Swallow Prompt is designed to help individuals with neurological conditions manage excess saliva buildup by providing timed prompts to swallow. It is particularly useful for those with conditions like Parkinson's Disease, Stroke, MND, ALS, Multiple Sclerosis, and Cerebral Palsy.

### Does Swallow Prompt have ads?

No, Swallow Prompt is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience. This ensures that the reminders are delivered without any distractions.

### What devices is Swallow Prompt available on?

Swallow Prompt is available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. The Apple Watch version offers a more discreet reminder option.

### How much does Swallow Prompt cost?

Swallow Prompt is a paid application priced at $1.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features.

### When was Swallow Prompt last updated?

The latest version of Swallow Prompt is 4.1.0, which was last updated on March 9, 2026. This indicates ongoing support and potential improvements.

### Is Swallow Prompt suitable for children?

Swallow Prompt has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users who may require assistance with saliva management due to specific medical needs.

### Can Swallow Prompt be used while on a phone call?

Swallow Prompt can be used during normal device usage, but it is excluded during phone calls. It can also function when the device is in standby mode to conserve battery.

### What is the user feedback on Swallow Prompt?

Swallow Prompt has received positive feedback, with an average rating of 4.4 stars from 9 ratings. It has also been reviewed and recommended by Parkinson's UK.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.3.0 — 2026-08-09

Fixed accessibility text sizing

### 4.2.1 — 2026-08-03

Fixed a rare crash that could happen during a session if the Apple Watch went out of range.

### 4.2.0 — 2026-06-03

Add notification for when WatchOS stops Swallow Prompt after an hour for easier restart.

### 4.1.2 — 2026-05-13

Updated for iOS 26

### 4.1.1 — 2026-04-08

Bug fixes and performance enhancements

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