Comparison

Articulate S vs My Articulation

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

My Articulation

This app helps children practice S-Blends (Sm, Sp) through interactive stories, word cards, and games. Developed by a speech-language pathologist, it uses evidence-based methods to improve phonological awareness and descriptive language skills.

Highlights
  • Interactive story
  • Target word cards
  • Auditory bombardment
  • Phonological awareness games
  • Descriptive language practice
Features
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Teach your child how to produce S-Blends (Sm, Sp) with this fun and engaging app! Created by a certified speech-language pathologist, My Articulation: S-Blends is a must have app for speech therapists and parents. This app utilizes evidence-based practices, including carefully chosen practice words, auditory bombardment, and a strong focus on phonological awareness. The S-Blends (Sm, Sp) app includes: - an interactive story - target word cards (with modeling at the phoneme and word level) - auditory bombardment - 3 separate games with a phonological awareness component - the language concept of descriptive language is also included "This is such an effective app! Kids learn while having fun!" "So much for just one app, LOVE it!"

Screenshots

Articulate S4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Articulate S at every 2 months against My Articulation's every 40 months. Articulate S also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). My Articulation's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Articulate S costs $4.99 and My Articulation $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

My Articulation holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Articulate S has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Articulate S ships an update every 2 months, My Articulation every 40 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Articulate S versus My Articulation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArticulate SMy Articulation
Price$4.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.7 (9 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 40 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better12.1
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeeMoo, LLCSara Smith

Customer experience

Articulate S

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

My Articulation

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Articulate S

No in-app purchases

None

My Articulation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Articulate S free?
Articulate S costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Articulation free?
My Articulation costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Articulate S or My Articulation?
My Articulation is rated higher. Articulate S averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while My Articulation averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Articulate S or My Articulation have ads?
Neither Articulate S nor My Articulation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Articulate S or My Articulation?
Articulate S ships an update every 2 months, and My Articulation every 40 months. Most recently, Articulate S was updated on November 1, 2026 and My Articulation on November 3, 2026.

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