# SpeechMatch vs XSpecApp

The clearest difference is rating: SpeechMatch at 5.0 against XSpecApp's 3.5. XSpecApp's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 24 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpeechMatch sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and XSpecApp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SpeechMatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

SpeechMatch ships an update every 24 months, XSpecApp every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpeechMatch | XSpecApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechmatch/id1407539818/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xspecapp/id1666746288/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robert Taub](https://appshunter.io/developer/1407539817) | [Brian Cross, XRF Consulting, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1666746290) |

## What reviewers say

### SpeechMatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechmatch/id1407539818)

This app offers a fun and practical way to learn and practice conversational skills, focusing on identifying and expressing emotions in speech. It provides immediate visual feedback and tracks progress, making it suitable for home, school, or on-the-go practice.

**Highlights:** Immediate visual feedback, Emotion identification and expression, Research-based and data-driven, Progress tracking, Unlock 100 phrases, 5 emotion categories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full-Access Monthly | $0.99 | per month |


### XSpecApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xspecapp/id1666746288)

This application displays EDXRF spectra, allowing users to manually identify elements, calculate ROIs, and add annotations. It supports saving, loading, and printing spectra with detailed information. The app can also acquire spectra using a digital pulse processor via USB, Serial, or wireless connections.

**Highlights:** Manual element identification, ROI calculation for peaks, Spectrum annotations, Spectrum printing with ROIs, Save and load spectra, Acquire spectra via digital pulse processor

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| XSpecApp | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpeechMatch free?

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

### Is XSpecApp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SpeechMatch or XSpecApp?

SpeechMatch is rated higher. SpeechMatch averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while XSpecApp averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do SpeechMatch or XSpecApp have ads?

Neither SpeechMatch nor XSpecApp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SpeechMatch or XSpecApp?

SpeechMatch ships an update every 24 months, and XSpecApp every 2 days. Most recently, SpeechMatch was updated on October 2, 2026 and XSpecApp on September 27, 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.*