# Talkie Tot — From First Words to Phrases

> Speech therapy app for toddlers to build phrases and vocabulary. (iPhone/iPad app by Smarty Ears.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkie-tot/id1461691681 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Smarty Ears](https://appshunter.io/developer/348779167)
- Category: Education, Games, Puzzle
- Price: $19.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 76 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-07-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkie-tot/id1461691681/reviews.md

## What is Talkie Tot?

Help your toddler find their voice! Developed by certified speech-language pathologist Barbara Fernandes, Talkie Tot is the premier tool for children aged 0-5 to bridge the gap between single words and functional two-word combinations.

A Step-by-Step Path to Communication

Talkie Tot grows with your child through a comprehensive curriculum of 90 target phrases. Our evidence-based framework moves toddlers through three progressive levels:

Level 1: Core Phrases: Master 30 essential social and safety phrases like "Help me," "Stop it," and "Love you".

Level 2: Talkie More: Expand expressions by combining verbs and nouns to communicate specific desires.

Level 3: Action Phrases: Master descriptive language using noun and adjective combinations, such as identifying a "Blue cap".

The Power of Peer Modeling

Research shows children are most motivated by their peers. Talkie Tot exclusively uses natural child voices for all audio models, making it easier and more exciting for your toddler to imitate and learn.

New Learning Areas

Vocabulary Explorer: A robust foundation of single words across seven themed categories: Numbers, Vegetables, Colors, Alphabet, Animals, Objects, and Fruits.

Feelings Module: Empower your child to label internal states like "Hungry," "Bored," or "Anxious" to reduce frustration and improve self-regulation.

Interactive Gameplay & Scaffolding

Puzzle-Piece Scaffolding: Children drag word tiles into a color-coded dock, visually and physically connecting words to build complete thoughts.

Fading Supports: As your child gains independence, easily turn off color cues to challenge their growing mastery.

Real-Life Photo Generalization: High-quality photography ensures that every phrase learned in the app transfers directly to the real world.

Designed for Privacy and Safety

Privacy-First Design: Smarty Ears does not collect any data from this application, ensuring a safe learning environment.

Clinically Grounded: Built on evidence-based language strategies by Barbara Fernandes, MS, CCC-SLP.

Start the conversation today and join thousands of parents and therapists helping young children find their voice through the power of phrases.

## Key features

- Step-by-step communication curriculum
- 90 target phrases across three levels
- Vocabulary Explorer with 7 themed categories
- Feelings Module for emotional labeling
- Interactive puzzle-piece scaffolding
- Real-life photo generalization
- Privacy-first design, no data collection

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $19.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all Core Words Levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Talkie More Levels | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Action Phrases | $2.99 | one-time |
| Entire App | $6.99 | one-time |
| Vocabulary Explorer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Feelings Communication | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Talkie Tot app | $12.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkie-tot/id1461691681/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I’m glad I have this!

*2020-12-03*

The internet was down at my work and I was wondering what I would do with my students who are working on core words as their goal.  Thank goodness I had downloaded this app just a couple of weeks before!  I like the two word meaningful phrases and the real-life photos.  Great app!

### 5/5 — Great, but I want a pause

*2019-08-27*

UPDATE: there IS a setting to not auto advance; thank you. Now, it’s perfectly wonderful!!!!!
As a pediatric SLP, this is a great app!  I love the two word core phrases and using actions with nouns so early. 
However, I would love if smarty ears updated with a pause button or setting that does not auto advance.  Often I want the client to practice using the phrase together after they have formed it in the app.

### 3/5 — Great for early communicators

*2019-07-24*

I’m a pediatric SLP. I love this app!!

### 5/5 — Amazing!

*2019-07-13*

This is a very high quality app. My son is an aac user and this is perfect for him to use with his communication aid!

## Frequently asked questions about Talkie Tot

### What is Talkie Tot's learning methodology?

Talkie Tot uses an evidence-based framework developed by a certified speech-language pathologist. It progresses toddlers through three levels: Core Phrases, Talkie More, and Action Phrases, focusing on building from single words to functional two-word combinations.

### How does Talkie Tot track progress?

The app's curriculum is designed to be progressive, with fading supports that can be turned off as children gain independence. This allows parents and therapists to observe and encourage mastery of new language skills.

### Does Talkie Tot offer certifications?

Talkie Tot is an educational tool designed to aid in language development and does not offer formal certifications upon completion.

### What is the price of Talkie Tot?

Talkie Tot is available for a one-time purchase of $19.99.

### What devices is Talkie Tot compatible with?

Talkie Tot is designed for iPhone and iPad devices.

### What is the age rating for Talkie Tot?

Talkie Tot has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for children aged 4 and up.

### How often is Talkie Tot updated?

The latest version of Talkie Tot is 4.0, and it was last updated on February 2, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

### Does Talkie Tot have ads?

No, Talkie Tot does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application designed for a focused and uninterrupted learning experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0 — 2026-02-02

A Major Expansion for Early Communication!

We have completely updated Talkie Tot to provide an even more comprehensive foundation for your child's first words and phrases. This version introduces two brand-new learning areas and a refreshed interface to keep the experience engaging and modern.

New Features Include:

Vocabulary Explorer: A massive new module featuring seven themed categories—Numbers, Vegetables, Colors, Alphabet, Animals, Objects, and Fruits—to build a robust single-word foundation.

Feelings Module: Help your toddler find words for their emotions with child-friendly icons and peer modeling for states like "Hungry," "Bored," "Anxious," and more.

Enhanced UI & Graphics: We have modernized the entire app with crisp, high-quality graphics and a streamlined interface optimized for the latest iOS devices.

Expanded Phrase Library: Continue mastering 90 target phrases through our signature color-coded puzzle scaffolding and real-life photography.

Updated Peer Modeling: We've refined our child-voice audio models to ensure they remain the most motivating and natural examples for your toddler to imitate.

Thank you for trusting Smarty Ears to help your child find their voice!

### 3.0 — 2022-05-19

Updates to the latest iOS

### 2.0 — 2020-03-13

We have added two new sections on the app: feelings and Vocabulary builder

### 1.3 — 2019-08-21

Now you can turn off Automatica progressing to the next screen which allows for more practice time!

### 1.2 — 2019-07-17

We have added a great new animation for the level 2, improved photo ratios and fixed iPhone X bug

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