# Speech Tutor vs Articulation Station Hive

The clearest difference is price: Articulation Station Hive at Free against Speech Tutor's $24.99. Articulation Station Hive also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (634 vs 57). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Articulation Station Hive is free to download; Speech Tutor costs $24.99 up front. Speech Tutor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Articulation Station Hive sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Articulation Station Hive holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Articulation Station Hive has 634 ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Speech Tutor's written reviews are positive against 63% of Articulation Station Hive's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Speech Tutor ships an update every 3 weeks, Articulation Station Hive monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speech Tutor | Articulation Station Hive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $24.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.6 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-tutor/id424752543/reviews) | **[4.5 (634 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/articulation-station-hive/id1485607474/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 57 | **634** |
| Positive reviews | **64.6% of reviews** | 63.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.4 GB | 638 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Synapse Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/359179212) | [Little Bee Speech](https://appshunter.io/developer/467415885) |

## What reviewers say

### Speech Tutor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-tutor/id424752543)

This app uses advanced animation to visualize tongue and mouth movements for speech sound production. It offers detailed tutorials, sound-specific guidance, and recording features to help users improve their speech or accent.

**Highlights:** Animated transparent mouth views, Side and front sound production views, Adjustable playback speeds, Pause and review animations, Detailed sound production tutorials, Palate diagrams, Self-recording and playback

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Speech Tutor Weekly Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Speech Tutor Pro Upgrade | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great visualization of mouth movements
- 👍 Helpful for teaching sound production
- 👍 Useful for articulation therapy
- 👍 Good for clients with apraxia and dysarthria
- 👍 Engaging for children

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Lacks essential therapy features (progress tracking, goal setting)
- 😞 Rudimentary and ineffectual tools
- 😞 Exorbitant cost for limited features
- 😞 Misleading advertising
- 😞 App is broken/unusable

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work anymore
- Requires internet connection when it shouldn't
- App can't connect to the internet
- Upgrade was more like a downgrade
- Sagital view hidden under videos

**Requested features**

- More flashcard pictures, especially for /Th/
- More specific phonetic chart sounds (vowel, diphthong, consonant)
- Lite version for trial
- More updates
- Ability to switch off to different students in a group


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speech Tutor free?

Speech Tutor costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Articulation Station Hive free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Speech Tutor or Articulation Station Hive?

Articulation Station Hive is rated higher. Speech Tutor averages 3.6 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Articulation Station Hive averages 4.5 from 634 ratings.

### Do Speech Tutor or Articulation Station Hive have ads?

Neither Speech Tutor nor Articulation Station Hive shows ads.

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

Speech Tutor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Articulation Station Hive monthly. Most recently, Speech Tutor was updated on November 1, 2026 and Articulation Station Hive on October 29, 2026.

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