# Cuespeak vs Speech Sounds Visualized

The clearest difference is monetization model: Cuespeak at free with in-app purchases against Speech Sounds Visualized's subscription. Cuespeak also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 47%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Speech Sounds Visualized's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cuespeak sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Speech Sounds Visualized sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cuespeak holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 83 and 131 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Cuespeak's written reviews are positive against 47% of Speech Sounds Visualized's.

Cuespeak ships an update every 3 weeks, Speech Sounds Visualized every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cuespeak | Speech Sounds Visualized |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuespeak/id1167537621/reviews)** | [4.3 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-sounds-visualized/id1300151606/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 83 | **131** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 46.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 124 MB | 448 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cuespeak Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1167537620) | [Pullman Regional Hospital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1300151605) |

## What reviewers say

### Cuespeak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuespeak/id1167537621)

This app provides speech and language rehabilitation exercises for individuals with difficulties following stroke or brain injury. It offers a wide range of customizable activities for speaking, understanding, reading, and writing, designed for home or clinic use.

**Highlights:** Expert-developed exercises, Personalized therapy sessions, Engaging and interactive activities, Weekly new content updates, Session sharing via email, Mobile accessibility

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Legacy 1 | $3.99 | per month |
| Legacy 2 | $3.99 | per month |
| Legacy 3 | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly auto-renewing | $7.49 | per month |
| Monthly auto-renewing | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 year license (non-renewing) | $129.99 | one-time |
| 3 year license (non-renewing) | $399.00 | one-time |


### Speech Sounds Visualized

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-sounds-visualized/id1300151606)

Visualize English speech sounds with x-ray videos and 3D animations. Learn pronunciation and articulation with detailed instructions and practice exercises. Includes recording and slow-motion features for enhanced learning.

**Highlights:** X-ray videos of sound formation, 3D animations for all sounds, Organized by sound type (consonants, vowels, R-combinations), Written instructions from a Speech Language Pathologist, Recording capability (sound, word, sentence), Slow motion and zoom features, No advertisements

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| R-Sound Combinations | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cuespeak free?

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

### Is Speech Sounds Visualized free?

Speech Sounds Visualized is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cuespeak or Speech Sounds Visualized?

Cuespeak is rated higher. Cuespeak averages 4.7 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Speech Sounds Visualized averages 4.3 from 131 ratings.

### Do Cuespeak or Speech Sounds Visualized have ads?

Neither Cuespeak nor Speech Sounds Visualized shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cuespeak or Speech Sounds Visualized?

Cuespeak ships an update every 3 weeks, and Speech Sounds Visualized every 4 months. Most recently, Cuespeak was updated on September 22, 2026 and Speech Sounds Visualized on September 21, 2026.

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