# AV Phonetics vs Inflect

The clearest difference is rating: AV Phonetics at 4.5 against Inflect's 3.0. AV Phonetics also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Inflect sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. AV Phonetics asks for nothing beyond the download.

AV Phonetics holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AV Phonetics has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of AV Phonetics's written reviews are positive against 50% of Inflect's.

AV Phonetics ships an update every 6 weeks, Inflect every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AV Phonetics | Inflect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/av-phonetics/id1022721561/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inflect-pronunciation/id1065293819/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 159 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apps Resource Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375410542) | [Luis Garcia](https://appshunter.io/developer/397747002) |

## What reviewers say

### AV Phonetics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/av-phonetics/id1022721561)

Explore the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) with this interactive app. It offers clear graphic, audio, and textual descriptions of speech sounds, including animations of articulations. Practice consonants and vowels with comprehensive coverage of symbols.

**Highlights:** Interactive IPA chart, Graphic, audio, and textual sound descriptions, Consonant and vowel practice, Tonal symbol coverage, Articulations animations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Inflect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inflect-pronunciation/id1065293819)

This app helps English learners improve pronunciation by using the front camera to analyze their speech against instructor videos. It offers visual and audio examples, reinforcement tools, and progress tests to aid in learning correct English sounds.

**Highlights:** Self-facing camera analysis, Instructor video comparisons, Audio and visual language examples, Over 400 video examples, Interactive progress tests

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| English Letters, Comparisons & Quiz | $0.99 | one-time |
| English Letter Combinations | $0.99 | one-time |
| Complete English Package | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AV Phonetics free?

AV Phonetics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Inflect free?

Inflect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AV Phonetics or Inflect?

AV Phonetics is rated higher. AV Phonetics averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Inflect averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do AV Phonetics or Inflect have ads?

Inflect shows ads; AV Phonetics does not.

### Which is updated more often, AV Phonetics or Inflect?

AV Phonetics ships an update every 6 weeks, and Inflect every 5 months. Most recently, AV Phonetics was updated on October 24, 2026 and Inflect on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
