Articulate S vs Speech Blubs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Articulate S
This app offers a fun and easy way to practice the "s" sound for children and English language learners. It features 145 images with audio and text, along with a matching game to keep users engaged. Developed by a certified speech-language pathologist, it addresses various pronunciation challenges.
- 145 images with spoken words and text
- Auditory bombardment and flashcard drilling
- Matching game for motivation
- Practice in various phonetic contexts
- Addresses specific speech sound errors
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This application it is a great clinical tool for a speech therapist, but it can also be used by parents to help children in practicing the "s" sound. English language learners will also find this app helpful for pronunciation practice. The app consists of 145 images with optional spoken words and text, providing “s” practice through auditory bombardment or flashcard drilling. A fun and visually appealing matching game keeps users motivated to practice their articulation while they play. Articulate S was created by an ASHA certified and licensed speech-language pathologist. It is suitable for those who omit the "s" sound, substitute another sound for the "s" or produce it in a distorted way, such as with a lisp. Use this app to address the phonological processes of fricative stopping, stridency deletion, cluster simplification and final consonant deletion. The various phonetic contexts provided include: • initial /s/ 1 syllable • initial /s/ multisyllabic • inter-syllabic /s/ • inter-syllabic /s/ clusters • final /s/ • initial /sk/ • initial /sl/ • initial /sm/ • initial /sn/ • initial /sp/ • initial /st/ • initial /sw/ • initial 3 consonant /s/ clusters • final /st/
Speech Blubs
This voice-controlled app helps children aged 1-8 learn new sounds and words through engaging video modeling and interactive exercises. It offers a safe, ad-free learning environment with positive reinforcement and access to a vast library of activities and parent resources.
- Voice-controlled speech therapy
- Video modeling for learning
- 1500+ exercises and activities
- Face filters and mini-games
- Parent's Academy with articles
- Positive reinforcement system
- Multiple language options
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WHAT DOES SPEECH BLUBS OFFER? Speech Blubs is a voice-controlled speech therapy app designed to help your child learn new sounds and words, and to practice speaking in a stimulating, educational environment. **FEATURED IN** Autism Parenting Magazine, Brisbane Kids, Speech Chick Therapy, Beautiful Speech Life, and The Speech Teacher. Awarded the Social Impact Award and supported by the Facebook Start Program, and winner of the “Safe for Children” certificate, the Mom’s Choice Award, the Parent’s Picks 2020 Award Winner, and techozens.com’s “Best and Trusted Speech Therapy App for Kids. WHY LEARN WITH SPEECH BLUBS? Our app was created with speech therapists, teachers, & parents, and uses video modeling for effective speech development. Our apps have zero ads and no flashy features, thus providing a safe and non-intrusive learning experience. We use ABA therapy-inspired positive reinforcement that rewards kids with fun games and stickers for trying. Having the app at your fingertips makes it easy to practice in a routine that suits you, and helps avoid stressful disruptions that can upset your child. Our apps use multiple child and platform support, so with one sign-in ALL of your kids can use the app, no matter if it's on your device, a partner’s, or grandparents’. Speech Blubs is available in English (both American and British), German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Czech, Swedish, Polish, Hebrew, Hungarian, Lithuanian, and Romanian. You can switch the language from the menu inside the app. KEY FEATURES: Parents’ Academy: A newly-added parent section provides access to an ever-growing content library of 350+ articles on parenting, homeschooling, education, speech therapy, and more. All written by 20+ speech and teaching professionals. Also, check out our practical video tips! Kids’ area: There are over 1500+ exercises, activities, videos, mini-games, and dozens of NEW face filters. We have lions, firefighters, monkeys, giraffes, hats, glasses, and more. Also, the app’s look and feel is even more child-friendly and engaging. There are some new animal characters to guide and motivate kids through exercises to achieve learning goals and make learning fun! Choose from 28 fun sections: Early Sounds, When I Grow Up, Get into Shapes, Living Colors, Yummy Time, This Is My Body, Mouth Gym, Animal Kingdom, Ride Your Wheels, Sing-Along, and many more! SCIENTIFICALLY-PROVEN LEARNING TECHNIQUES Speech Blubs uses video modeling for immersive learning, where children observe their peers as “teachers'' on video. When children watch their peers in real-time, their MIRROR NEURONS fire up! This scientifically proven and effective approach was confirmed in a UCLA study published by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and showed that kids learn faster and better when learning from other kids. SUBSCRIPTION, PRICING, & TERMS With Speech Blubs membership you get a free personalized report with tips & tricks, plus unlimited access to all the activities to try our app. Your subscription automatically renews unless the auto-renew feature is turned off at least 24 hrs. before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hrs. before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. WE HELP CHILDREN LEARN TO SPEAK & READ! Read our full Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy here: https://speechblubs.com/legal
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Speech Blubs at Free against Articulate S's $4.99. Speech Blubs also leads on ratings volume (58K vs 9) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Articulate S's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Speech Blubs is free to download; Articulate S costs $4.99 up front. Speech Blubs sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.49 per month. Articulate S asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Articulate S against 4.6 for Speech Blubs. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speech Blubs has 58K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Articulate S's written reviews are positive against 67% of Speech Blubs's.
Articulate S ships an update every 2 months, Speech Blubs every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Articulate S | Speech Blubs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (9 ratings) — better | 4.6 (58K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 67.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 58K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | #39 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 147 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | BeeMoo, LLC | Blub Blub Inc. |
Customer experience
Articulate S
Speech Blubs
Bugs and requests
Articulate S
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Speech Blubs
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Microphone and camera issues
- Inconsistent functionality across devices
- Billing and subscription problems
Requested features
6 requests- More diverse and age-appropriate content
- Ability to focus on specific speech sounds
- Offline mode
- Better volume and audio controls
- Improved parental controls and child lock
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- Syncing across multiple devices
In-app purchases
Articulate S
No in-app purchases
Speech Blubs
- Show of Support - Monthly5 variants$14.491 Month
- Boost your child's speech!$14.491 Month
- Show of Support - Monthly7 Days trial$14.491 Month
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- Show of Support - Monthly1 Month trial$14.491 Month
- Show of Support - Annual$29.491 Year
- Show of Support - Annual7 Days trial2 variants$59.991 Year
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