Comparison

ASD vs First Sounds

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

Head to head
About

ASD

This interactive learning platform helps children develop speech, language, and communication skills through engaging activities. It offers positive feedback and playful moments, making learning feel natural and enjoyable for diverse learning needs.

Highlights
  • Engaging speech and language activities
  • Simple, child-friendly interactions
  • Positive feedback and playful learning
  • Flexible use at home or therapy
  • Support for diverse learning needs
Features
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ASD 123 (Accessible Speech Development) Welcome to the world of ASD 123. We are an interactive learning platform that supports children as they build speech, language, and communication skills through engaging activities and guided practice. We focus on interactivity, accessibility, and inclusivity in everything we create. Our activities encourage children to explore sounds, words, and communication in ways that feel natural and enjoyable, while giving families tools to support progress with confidence. What makes ASD 123 special • Engaging activities designed to support speech and language growth • Clear and simple interactions that children can navigate with ease • Encouragement through positive feedback and playful learning moments • Flexible use at home, in therapy settings, or on the go • A supportive experience created with diverse learning needs in mind Your child’s voice is our command! Designed with care for families: We understand that trust is essential when it comes to children’s learning tools. ASD 123 is designed to be family friendly and respectful of user privacy. We collect only the information necessary to provide and improve the app experience, and we encourage parents and guardians to review how information is handled. You can learn more by reading our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy: Terms of Service: https://intractabilis7.github.io/asd123-v4-legal/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://intractabilis7.github.io/asd123-v4-legal/privacy.html Who can benefit: ASD 123 is helpful for children who are developing early communication skills, children who need extra speech and language support, and families or professionals who want an accessible tool to encourage practice in everyday life. We are committed to helping every child find their voice, one step at a time. This app uses animations from various and some of them are under CC-BY 4.0 licence. Full attribution list available at: https://intractabilis7.github.io/asd123-v4-legal/attributions.html

About

First Sounds

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Help your child practise first sounds, syllables, and everyday words at home. FirstSound combines playful voice activities, clear visual feedback, and parent-created practice in one calm, child-friendly app. FEATURES - Guided word and syllable activities with simple prompts - Everyday words for needs, choices, and feelings - A live loudness meter with clear green-zone feedback - Voice-reactive AR activities - Separate child profiles, history, and free PDF reports - Custom words and syllables with your own picture and parent voice recording - Interface in 16 supported languages and Parent Gate for purchases or external links - Works offline and requires no FirstSound account PRO SUBSCRIPTION - Full practice catalog and AR activities - Create words and syllables tailored to your child - Add an image from your photo library and record a familiar parent voice - Eligible users can receive a three-day free trial - Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled PRIVACY AND SAFETY FirstSound is for home practice and is not a medical device. The microphone measures live loudness during activities. A voice recording is stored only when a parent chooses to create one. When iCloud is available, progress, parent-created activities, pictures, and recordings are backed up only to the user's private iCloud account. FirstSound cannot access them. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ASD4 screens
First Sounds4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: First Sounds at every 3 weeks against ASD's every 14 months. ASD's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. ASD sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and First Sounds sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ASD ships an update every 14 months, First Sounds every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ASD versus First Sounds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASDFirst Sounds
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size798 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASD 123 Inc.Valeriia Shchelkanova

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ASD

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access Plan2 variants$19.991 Month
  • Annual Access Plan2 variants$199.991 Year
1 purchases

First Sounds

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$5.99

Questions

Is ASD free?
ASD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is First Sounds free?
First Sounds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ASD or First Sounds have ads?
Neither ASD nor First Sounds shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ASD or First Sounds?
ASD ships an update every 14 months, and First Sounds every 3 weeks. Most recently, ASD was updated on October 15, 2026 and First Sounds on October 10, 2026.

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