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Otsimo | Speech Therapy SLP vs Score 4 Articulation

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

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About

Otsimo | Speech Therapy SLP

This app uses voice recognition and machine learning to help individuals practice speaking and improve speech clarity. It offers engaging games and exercises designed by experts to address various speech-related challenges.

Highlights
  • Voice and speech recognition technology
  • Machine learning for pronunciation evaluation
  • Engaging speech games and exercises
  • Video modeling for learning
  • Sticker collection and funny filters as rewards
  • Parental control settings
Features
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From award-winning creators! Otsimo | Speech Therapy SLP is proud to be the only Speech Therapy app that uses voice and speech recognition technology and machine learning; it understands exactly what you are trying to say! For those who experience speech related issues such as: - Delayed speech (late talkers), - Non-verbal autism and down syndrome affecting speech, - Difficulty to articulate themselves and enunciate, - Apraxia, - Aphasia, - Stuttering - Articulation issues, Can use Otsimo | Speech Therapy SLP for speech practice efforts and improving their speech. The speech games designed specifically for individuals, are created under the guidance of parents, speech language pathologists (slps), and therapeutic activity experts. The assistive games in Otsimo | Speech Therapy SLP aim to improve speech and communication skills. All the reasons to try out Otsimo | Speech Therapy: - We use voice and speech recognition technology to evaluate what is being said for accurate results, enhancing the speech therapy experience. - With receptive, machine learning technology, the app detects whether or not the articulation and pronunciation is being improved. - Each speech exercise is followed by funny filters, with hats and masks as rewards, to make learning more fun. - Each speech exercise also has 200+ stickers to be collected, encouraging the individual to be more engaged with the speech therapy. - The exercises involve repetition, a popular method of aba speech therapy, which helps with the development of the person with speech impediments. - As part of certified professional therapy, we use video modelling that enables learning from peers through mimicking. - Our apps are updated on a weekly basis with exciting content and speech activities, so you never get bored of learning new words. - Otsimo | Speech Therapy also offers settings for parental control. For purposes of learning and development, Otsimo | Speech Therapy SLP will teach how to articulate the correct sound of vowels and consonants and more, so they can learn to communicate orally in an improved way. Otsimo | Speech Therapy SLP is a pocket SLP that you can use as speech therapy at home. Awarded as the best therapy activities app, it aims to reduce any kind of language and speech problems, in a fun way! The Otsimo | Speech Therapy app consists of 15+ categories, including First Words, Basic Shapes, Body Parts, Safari Club, Tongue Acrobatics, Rainbow Splash! Each category is designed to stimulate sound production. Otsimo | Speech Therapy SLP journey starts with 7-days free trial or monthly subscription. We offer monthly, annual and lifetime subscriptions. Actual charges might be converted to local currency depending on your country of residence. At the confirmation of purchase, payment will be charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Our account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. Subscriptions may be managed by the user. Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to the app. Disclaimer: Otsimo | Speech Therapy SLP is developed in a way that can be used with a guardian. Any individual can benefit from the service without any age restriction. For more information: Privacy Policy & Terms of Use - https://otsimo.com/en/legal/privacy-speech/ Payment Policy - https://otsimo.com/legal/payment.html

About

Score 4 Articulation

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
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Created by a speech-language pathologist, Score 4 Articulation makes speech practice fun, motivating, and effective. This innovative articulation app combines the excitement of a classic game with targeted speech sound practice to help children improve their articulation skills. Whether you're an SLP looking for a powerful speech therapy tool or a parent supporting speech at home, Score 4 Articulation is a game-changer. KEY FEATURES: Engaging Gameplay: Enjoy the classic challenge of connecting four in a row, now with a twist! Each turn begins with practicing a speech sound, making articulation practice an integral part of the game. Speech Mastery Through Play: Players can tap on each word to hear a clear pronunciation model. A visual counter tracks repetitions to encourage frequent practice and build speech accuracy. Targeted Sound Practice: Choose from a variety of game boards, each focusing on different sounds, including R (initial, vocalic, blends), S (initial, blends, final), L (initial, medial, blends), SH (initial, medial + final), CH (initial, final), J (initial, medial + final), and TH (voiceless). Target words have been meticulously selected by a speech-language pathologist, and a clear pronunciation model can be heard aloud by tapping on the image. Multiple Modes and Levels: Challenge the computer in single-player mode or play against a friend, SLP, or parent in two-player mode. Select from easy to difficult levels to suit the student’s skill level. Two players can even choose different sound targets, making it ideal for mixed speech groups. Rewards and Motivation: Win a game and color in three stars. Every 10 repetitions also earns stars or diamonds, helping kids stay engaged and motivated to practice more. Research-Based: Research suggests that massed practice, with many repetitions in a short period, enhances speech sound acquisition and motor learning (Maas et al., 2008; Bislick et al., 2012). This game leverages this principle to help children improve their speech more effectively. Score 4 Articulation turns speech therapy practice into a game kids will love. Download now to help your child or students make meaningful progress through play.

Screenshots

Otsimo | Speech Therapy SLP4 screens
Score 4 Articulation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Score 4 Articulation at 100% against Otsimo | Speech Therapy SLP's 44%. Score 4 Articulation also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and ads (none vs shown). Otsimo | Speech Therapy SLP's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (179 vs 21). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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

Both are free to download. Otsimo | Speech Therapy SLP sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Score 4 Articulation sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Score 4 Articulation holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Otsimo | Speech Therapy SLP has 179 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Otsimo | Speech Therapy SLP's written reviews are positive against 100% of Score 4 Articulation's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Otsimo | Speech Therapy SLP ships an update every 3 weeks, Score 4 Articulation every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Otsimo | Speech Therapy SLP versus Score 4 Articulation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOtsimo | Speech Therapy SLPScore 4 Articulation
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (179 ratings)5.0 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings179 — better21
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB438 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOtsimoSpeech and Language Games LLC

Customer experience

Otsimo | Speech Therapy SLP

All ratings180 ratings
Positive56.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative37.2%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive43.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative50.5%

Score 4 Articulation

All ratings21 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Otsimo | Speech Therapy SLP

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Subscription issues
  • Compatibility problems on older devices
  • Unreliable speech recognition

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved speech recognition accuracy
  • More diverse character voices
  • Better offline functionality
  • Flexible subscription options
  • Clearer free trial details

Score 4 Articulation

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Otsimo | Speech Therapy SLP

Subscriptions9
  • Special Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Special Monthly Subscription$3.491 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$6.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
  • Special Annual Subscription$29.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$41.991 Year
  • Special Annual Subscription$47.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$53.991 Year
  • Otsimo Bundle$189.991 Year
One-time1
  • Otsimo Speech Lifetime Access$119.99
10 purchases

Score 4 Articulation

One-time10
  • TH.$2.99
  • J.$3.99
  • CH.$3.99
Show 7 more
  • R.$5.99
  • S.$5.99
  • L.$5.99
  • Buy Remaining Sounds$11.99
  • Buy Remaining Sounds$16.99
  • Buy Remaining Sounds$18.99
  • Remaining Set of Sounds$19.99

Questions

Is Otsimo | Speech Therapy SLP free?
Otsimo | Speech Therapy SLP 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, Otsimo | Speech Therapy SLP or Score 4 Articulation?
Score 4 Articulation is rated higher. Otsimo | Speech Therapy SLP averages 3.4 out of 5 from 179 ratings, while Score 4 Articulation averages 5.0 from 21 ratings.
Do Otsimo | Speech Therapy SLP or Score 4 Articulation have ads?
Otsimo | Speech Therapy SLP shows ads; Score 4 Articulation does not.
Which is updated more often, Otsimo | Speech Therapy SLP or Score 4 Articulation?
Otsimo | Speech Therapy SLP ships an update every 3 weeks, and Score 4 Articulation every 6 weeks. Most recently, Otsimo | Speech Therapy SLP was updated on November 2, 2026 and Score 4 Articulation on October 30, 2026.

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