Comparison

Articulation Arcade vs Before We Go

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

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About

Articulation Arcade

This app provides interactive games and activities designed to help children improve their speech clarity and pronounce sounds correctly. It offers customizable practice levels from words to sentences, with over 1400 high-quality images to support learning.

Highlights
  • Interactive articulation games
  • Word, phrase, and sentence level practice
  • Over 1400 high-quality photos
  • Customizable sound practice
  • User profiles for children
  • Record spoken productions
Features
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Articulation Arcade brings speech sound practice, a wide variety of games, progress tracking, and rewards together in one easy-to-use app. Choose a target speech sound, pick a game, and start practicing — whether that means kicking goals in Kick & Say, climbing ladders in Snakes & Ladders, or launching the slingshot in Knockdown. The app handles the flashcards, scoring, and data, so you can focus on supporting each child’s speech. Created by a certified speech-language pathologist (SLP), Articulation Arcade is designed specifically for children with speech sound delay or speech sound disorder. Built with SLPs in mind, it’s also simple enough for parents and teachers to use at home or in the classroom with guidance from a speech professional. Fun, interactive games and a star reward system keep kids motivated and celebrate every step of their speech progress. **PERFECT FOR** * Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and SLP assistants in schools, clinics, and private practice * Teletherapy and in-person sessions alike * Early intervention and preschool speech therapy * Special education teachers and support staff * Parents supporting speech practice at home * Kids working on articulation and phonology goals **HOW IT WORKS** Pick an articulation game or the Flashcards activity, choose your target sound and word position (initial, medial, or final), and start. On each turn, a flashcard pops up and the child says their target word, phrase, or sentence as many times as needed. Score each production as correct, approximately correct, or incorrect — no separate data sheet required. **9 ARTICULATION GAMES** * Kick & Say — kick the ball to collect pictures and score a goal. * Snakes & Ladders — take turns climbing ladders and dodging snakes. * Knockdown — pull the slingshot and launch the ball at the stack. * Four in a Row — line up four counters to win. * Tic Tac Toe — get three in a row to win the game. * Matching — find the matching picture pairs. * Bingo — hear the word, find the picture, and stamp it. * Spin the Wheel — spin and land on a picture. * Scratchcards — scratch to reveal the flashcard beneath. Kick & Say includes a two-player mode, and Snakes & Ladders supports up to four players — so kids can play against their SLP or parent, or take turns in group therapy sessions. **STAR REWARDS** Kids earn a star for every production marked correct, then spend their stars to unlock Kick & Say teams, Bingo stamps, and Snakes & Ladders game pieces. A Star Progress screen shows what they’ve unlocked and how many stars they need to reach the next reward — a simple motivator that encourages kids to practice even more. **WHAT’S INSIDE** * Over 1,400 real-life photos — real objects, not cartoons, to support generalization. * All 22 English consonant sound programs, plus l, r, and s blends. * Sounds targeted in initial, medial, and final positions. * Word, phrase, and sentence level practice. * Approximately 60 target words for most speech sounds. **BUILT FOR SPEECH THERAPY** * An individual profile for each child. * Record and play back productions to monitor responses. * Email a results summary — no data sheets, no printing, no prep. * Results tracking and built-in data storage. * Works fully offline — no Wi-Fi required, perfect for any therapy room or on the go. **ONE-TIME PURCHASE** — no subscriptions, no monthly fees. Buy once and keep it forever. 9 games, real photos, and automatic data recording — everything you need to make articulation practice something kids look forward to. Download Articulation Arcade and see the difference in your next speech therapy session.

About

Before We Go

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Before We Go helps neurodivergent children understand everyday situations through simple, calm, and supportive social stories. How Before We Go helps - Prepare for daily activities such as school, outings, or appointments - Support routines and transitions - Build emotional awareness and clear expectations - Reduce anxiety by making situations more predictable and familiar - Designed with neurodivergent children in mind - Simple, distraction-free interface - Clear language and consistent structure - Visual support using photos and short text - Calm design without overwhelming colours or animations Key features - Create personalised social stories using images and simple sentences powered by Apple Intelligence or using templates if the device doesn't support Apple Intelligence - Organise stories by day or week - View stories as short, easy-to-follow pages - Designed for parents, carers, and educators - Stories generated using Apple Intelligence may occasionally benefit from review or simple editing to best suit each child’s needs. - Before We Go is a supportive everyday tool and does not provide medical advice or diagnosis. Before We Go was originally created to support my own son with his daily routines. It’s built with care and understanding, and I hope it can support many other families as well.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Before We Go at Free against Articulation Arcade's $59.99. Articulation Arcade's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and device support.

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

Before We Go is free to download; Articulation Arcade costs $59.99 up front. Before We Go sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Articulation Arcade asks for nothing beyond the download.

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Articulation Arcade versus Before We Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArticulation ArcadeBefore We Go
Price$59.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (45 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings45 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size350 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAptus Speech and Language Therapy Limitedsanjaya athukorala

In-app purchases

None

Articulation Arcade

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Before We Go

One-time5
  • Premium Family AccessFree
  • Unlock productFree
  • Small Thank You$0.99
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  • Support The App$2.99
  • Support More Families$5.99

Questions

Is Articulation Arcade free?
Articulation Arcade costs $59.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Before We Go free?
Before We Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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