# Speech Blubs vs Score 4 Articulation

The clearest difference is monetization model: Score 4 Articulation at free against Speech Blubs's subscription. Score 4 Articulation also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Speech Blubs's advantage is ratings volume (59K vs 21) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speech Blubs sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.49 per month and Score 4 Articulation sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Score 4 Articulation holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speech Blubs has 59K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Speech Blubs's written reviews are positive against 100% of Score 4 Articulation's.

Speech Blubs ships an update every 9 days, Score 4 Articulation every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speech Blubs | Score 4 Articulation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-blubs-language-therapy/id1239522573/reviews) | **[5.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-4-articulation/id6499193540/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 67.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | — |
| Size | 147 MB | 438 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blub Blub Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1233091328) | [Speech and Language Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742711419) |

## What reviewers say

### Speech Blubs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-blubs-language-therapy/id1239522573)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Grossing · Education, #101 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Show of Support - Monthly | $14.49 | per month |
| Boost your child's speech! | $14.49 | per month |
| Show of Support - Monthly | $14.49 | per month |
| Show of Support - Monthly | $14.49 | per month |
| Show of Support - Annual | $29.49 | per year |
| Show of Support - Annual | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for kids
- 👍 Helps with speech development
- 👍 Engaging and fun
- 👍 Effective in improving speech
- 👍 Fantastic support tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes frequently
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with microphone and camera access
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 💰 Deceptive free trial and billing practices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Microphone and camera issues
- Inconsistent functionality across devices
- Billing and subscription problems

**Requested features**

- 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


### Score 4 Articulation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-4-articulation/id6499193540)

This game turns speech practice into an engaging activity for children. Developed by a speech-language pathologist, it uses a connect-four style game to motivate repeated practice of specific speech sounds. It offers various sound targets, difficulty levels, and rewarding visual feedback to enhance articulation skills.

**Highlights:** Connect-four gameplay with speech practice, Targeted practice for various speech sounds, Pronunciation models and repetition counter, Single-player and two-player modes, Adjustable difficulty levels, Visual rewards for practice milestones

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TH. | $2.99 | one-time |
| J. | $3.99 | one-time |
| CH. | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy Two | $4.99 | one-time |
| R. | $5.99 | one-time |
| S. | $5.99 | one-time |
| L. | $5.99 | one-time |
| Buy Remaining Sounds | $7.99 | one-time |
| Buy Remaining Sounds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buy Three | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buy Remaining Sounds | $11.99 | one-time |
| Buy Remaining Sounds | $13.99 | one-time |
| Buy Remaining Sounds | $14.99 | one-time |
| Buy Four | $14.99 | one-time |
| Buy Remaining Sounds | $15.99 | one-time |
| Buy Remaining Sounds | $16.99 | one-time |
| Buy Five | $17.99 | one-time |
| Buy Remaining Sounds | $18.99 | one-time |
| Remaining Set of Sounds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Buy Six | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speech Blubs free?

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

### Is Score 4 Articulation free?

Score 4 Articulation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Speech Blubs or Score 4 Articulation?

Score 4 Articulation is rated higher. Speech Blubs averages 4.6 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while Score 4 Articulation averages 5.0 from 21 ratings.

### Do Speech Blubs or Score 4 Articulation have ads?

Speech Blubs shows ads; Score 4 Articulation does not.

### Which is updated more often, Speech Blubs or Score 4 Articulation?

Speech Blubs ships an update every 9 days, and Score 4 Articulation every 6 weeks. Most recently, Speech Blubs was updated on November 1, 2026 and Score 4 Articulation on October 24, 2026.

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