Comparison

Articulation Station Hive vs speechART

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

Head to head
About

Articulation Station Hive

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools and activities designed to improve speech clarity for learners of all ages. It offers a wide range of exercises targeting consonants and vowels from isolation to conversation levels, with features for tracking progress and sharing results.

Highlights
  • 17 targeted speech activities
  • Isolation, syllable, word, phrase, sentence, story, and conversation levels
  • Visual and auditory cues
  • Minimal pairs and phonological process practice
  • Custom word and image support
  • Progress tracking and recording
  • Group session support (Pro tier)
Features
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Articulation Station Hive is the most comprehensive speech therapy app on the App Store. It has all the tools and activities needed to teach learners of all ages how to speak more clearly. To start with, it has 17 different activities to target speech in both consonants and vowels from the isolation level through the conversation level. ARTICULATION STATION HIVE OFFERS: ISOLATION ACTIVITIES: - Hand cues provide a video model with a hand cue for each sound. - Picture cues offer fun animated illustrations for each sound. - Letter cues pair the letter with the sound in a playful way. SYLLABLE ACTIVITIES: - Syllable sliders allow learners to slide 2 sounds together to make a word. - Syllable spinners allow learners to spin 1, 2, and 3 syllable combinations. WORD ACTIVITIES: - Minimal Pairs illustrate the subtle differences sounds in words make. - Flashcards provide a quick and reliable tool for focused repetition. - Matching games (3 levels) keep kids (and adults) engaged in the activity. PHRASE ACTIVITIES: - Rotating phrases allow learners to spin a lead word and a target word for a limitless number of two word combinations. - Unique phrases are three-word descriptive phrases that are perfect for addressing both speech and language goals. SENTENCE ACTIVITIES: - Fixed rotating sentences are like long “carrier phrases” where the sentence stays the same and only one target word changes. - Mixed rotating sentences mix things up. With each spin a new pronoun, verb, adjective and target word spin into position. - Unique sentences are usually longer and at times more complex than the rotating sentences. STORY ACTIVITIES: - Level 1 stories are short, rhyming, and sometimes repetitive stories paired with picture prompts. - Level 2 stories are longer stories with larger vocabulary and even more opportunities to practice the target sound. CONVERSATION ACTIVITIES: - Conversation scenes allow the learner to scroll from right to left to explore the scene. Speech samples can be recorded, saved and scored. - Conversation questions offer four different types of questions. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & RESOURCES: - Phonological processes may be practiced in single words or with minimal pairs. - Multiple sounds allow learners to practice multiple sounds at a time at the word, phrase, or sentence level. - Custom words allow you to add images and words to help personalize the app. - Group sessions allow you to work with groups of students up to 6 at a time. *Pro tier only. - Themes include seasonal themes, holiday themes, just-for-fun themes, and multiple colored backgrounds. *illustrated themes are iPad only. SCORES: - View a summary of all your students’ sessions, and see graphs of your students’ performances on all targeted sounds. - View session details including all the correct, approximate, and incorrect responses. - Write and view notes, listen to recordings, and repeat sessions. - Share progress and notes with parents or adult users. We’re proud to offer Articulation Station Hive as part of the Little Bee Hive membership which includes access to both Articulation Station Hive and Articulation Test Center Hive in the Pro tier. If you are already subscribed to Articulation Test Center Hive you may download and login to Articulation Station Hive with your same login information at no additional cost. SUBSCRIPTION, PRICING & TERMS: Articulation Station Hive offers a 14-day free trial which includes unlimited access to both Articulation Station Hive and Articulation Test Center Hive. The subscription automatically renews unless the auto-renew feature is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple account at the end of your 14-day trial period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off at any time.

About

speechART

Features
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Help your toddler start talking - with simple speech therapy strategies you can use at home. SpeechART gives parents practical, easy-to-follow tools to support their toddler’s communication and language development through everyday play and routines. Follow the 7 Steps to Help Your Toddler Start Talking - a simple step-by-step approach designed to help you understand what your child needs and what you can do to encourage more communication and first words. Inside the app, you’ll find: Practical speech and language activities for home Educational videos and guidance for parents Interactive games to encourage communication Simple strategies to build vocabulary, understanding and functional communication Activities you can easily fit into your everyday routines You don’t need to become a speech therapist. You just need the right strategies and small changes you can use during the moments you already share with your child. SpeechART helps you turn everyday moments into opportunities for communication so you can confidently support your child’s next step toward talking. Installing the app is free of charge. INFORMATION ABOUT THE APP AND PURCHASE OPTIONS By signing up, you will get access to subscription(s) that include features such as progress tracking, and offline sync. The download of speechART is free of charge. No free trial offered. Should you use speechART app to access in-app content via available subscription(s), a payment will be charged to your credit card through your App Store account . A subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. There is no increase in price when renewing. Subscription(s) can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in the App Store after purchase. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy: https://passion.io/terms-of-service https://passion.io/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Articulation Station Hive4 screens
speechART3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Articulation Station Hive at none against speechART's shown. Articulation Station Hive also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Articulation Station Hive sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and speechART sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $17.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Articulation Station Hive ships an update monthly, speechART every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Articulation Station Hive versus speechART: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArticulation Station HivespeechART
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (552 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings552 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size638 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLittle Bee SpeechMegija Liva Alberta

Bugs and requests

Articulation Station Hive

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login/sign-up issues
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • Data loss or inability to access previous sessions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more words and vocabulary
  • Include British accent options
  • Allow one-time purchase option
  • Improve navigation and flow
  • Add more games and interactive activities

speechART

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Articulation Station Hive

Subscriptions4
  • Hive Parent (Monthly)14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Hive Pro (Monthly)14 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Hive Parent (Yearly)14 Days trial$83.991 Year
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  • Hive Pro (Yearly)14 Days trial$119.991 Year
12 purchases

speechART

Subscriptions8
  • Learn the sound R$17.001 Month
  • Learn the sound L$17.001 Month
  • Learn the sound S$17.001 Month
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  • Learn the sound Z$17.001 Month
  • Learn the sound SH$17.001 Month
  • Learn the sounds K and G$17.001 Month
  • Learn the sounds F and V$17.001 Month
  • Learn the sound CH$17.001 Month
One-time4
  • My Toddler Isn't Talking$19.00
  • The 6 Week Challenge$89.00
  • 7 Steps Method$97.00
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  • Little Words Blueprint$196.99

Questions

Is Articulation Station Hive free?
Articulation Station Hive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is speechART free?
speechART is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Articulation Station Hive or speechART have ads?
speechART shows ads; Articulation Station Hive does not.
Which is updated more often, Articulation Station Hive or speechART?
Articulation Station Hive ships an update monthly, and speechART every 5 weeks. Most recently, Articulation Station Hive was updated on October 16, 2026 and speechART on October 3, 2026.

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