# Articulation Station Hive vs Sona

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sona at 100% against Articulation Station Hive's 63%. Sona also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). Articulation Station Hive's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (632 vs 9). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Articulation Station Hive sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Sona sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sona holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Articulation Station Hive has 632 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Articulation Station Hive's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sona's.

Articulation Station Hive ships an update monthly, Sona every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Articulation Station Hive | Sona |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (632 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/articulation-station-hive/id1485607474/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sona-speech-practice/id6785755867/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **632** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 638 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Little Bee Speech](https://appshunter.io/developer/467415885) | [Travis Wardrop](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785755869) |

## What reviewers say

### Articulation Station Hive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/articulation-station-hive/id1485607474)

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:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hive Parent (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Hive Pro (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Hive Parent (Yearly) | $83.99 | per year |
| Hive Pro (Yearly) | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comprehensive articulation app
- 🚀 Efficient and easy to use
- 💡 Great variety of activities
- 👍 Engaging for students
- 👍 Helpful for SLPs and parents

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes or bugs
- 🔒 Difficulty transferring previous purchases
- 💰 Unaffordable for some SLPs and parents

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Sona

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sona-speech-practice/id6785755867)

This app transforms at-home speech practice into engaging games for children, guided by a pediatric speech-language pathologist. It offers various playful activities designed to help children practice specific speech sounds, with a parent-controlled section for progress tracking and customization.

**Highlights:** Playful speech practice games, Child-friendly bird character, Targeted speech sound practice, Age-appropriate game modes, Parental control and progress tracking, Developed with speech-language pathologist

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sona Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Sona Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Sona Premium, One Payment | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Articulation Station Hive free?

Articulation Station Hive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sona free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Articulation Station Hive or Sona?

Sona is rated higher. Articulation Station Hive averages 4.5 out of 5 from 632 ratings, while Sona averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Articulation Station Hive or Sona have ads?

Sona shows ads; Articulation Station Hive does not.

### Which is updated more often, Articulation Station Hive or Sona?

Articulation Station Hive ships an update monthly, and Sona every 3 days. Most recently, Articulation Station Hive was updated on October 25, 2026 and Sona on October 24, 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.*