Comparison

Speech Tutor vs AAC Evaluation Genie

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

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About

Speech Tutor

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
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Whether you’re a speech and language pathologist (SLP), an SLP college student, a parent of children with speech delays, or someone trying to improve their American English accent, you’re going to find this an invaluable application. A first of its kind in the field, Speech Tutor brings the latest in technology and animation to the world of speech. The animations inside Speech Tutor take the areas of the face that impede the view of tongue placement and positioning and make them transparent. Now one can literally see inside the mouth as the sounds are being made! Speech Tutor offers a “Side View” and a “Front View” of each sound production, both of which can be viewed at 3 different speeds (slow, medium, fast). The movies can also be paused any given point. With 132 animations in all, Speech Tutor is sure to offer a helpful view and speed for anyone in need. Speech Tutor does not stop there though. Non SLPs can begin the application by reading an easy to understand “Basics” tutorial which provides the reader with a solid foundation of the basic knowledge needed to know before attempting to improve any/all English consonants. Also provided is detailed text specific to each sound that further describes how each sound is technically made, tips provided by licensed speech and language pathologists, and milestones for when each sound should be acquired and mastered. Along with viewing the animations, one can also view a “Palate” diagram to further demonstrate where on the palate the tongue should be placed. Last but not least, users of the application can choose to record themselves as they practice their target sounds and then choose to play it before and after a correctly modeled production. Animations for the following sounds are provided: P, B, T, D, K, G, N, M, ING, F, V, S, Z, SH, CH, J, L, R (retroflex and bunched), TH (voiced and voiceless) and 4 new vowel animations - /i/, /u/, /a/ and /æ/ SUBSCRIPTION Full access is also available as Speech Tutor Weekly Access, an auto-renewable subscription for $9.99 per week in the U.S. (prices vary by country). If you've bought Speech Tutor, you keep full access without a subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically each week unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within the 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel the subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://s3.postcron.com/fileshare/speech-tutor/privacy-policy.html

About

AAC Evaluation Genie

This app assists speech-language pathologists and educators in evaluating augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) needs. It offers a structured framework with multiple subtests to assess various language and symbol identification skills, aiding in the selection of appropriate AAC systems.

Highlights
  • 13 comprehensive subtests
  • Screening options for subtests
  • Direct and switch scan user access
  • Visual identification and discrimination
  • Vocabulary assessment (noun, function, verb, adjective)
  • Category recognition and inclusion/exclusion
  • Core vocabulary and Unity icon patterns
  • Picture description and word prediction
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Are you looking for a fast and efficient process to streamline AAC evaluations? AAC Evaluation Genie is a powerful and intuitive app designed specifically for speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, special educators, and assistive technology specialists. Developed by a certified speech-language pathologist, this innovative tool transforms the way professionals assess and evaluate augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) needs. AAC Evaluation Genie is a clinical tool intended to assist professionals in identifying skill areas related to language representation methods commonly found on augmentative communication systems. The purpose of AAC Evaluation Genie is not to identify a particular speech-generating device, but to build a framework for selecting an appropriate augmentative communication system for ongoing evaluation and/or device trial. Key Features: 13 Comprehensive Subtests: Administer detailed evaluations with screening options available for each subtest, ensuring a thorough assessment of AAC skills. AAC Evaluation Genie includes direct and switch scan user access methods. 1. Visual Identification: Evaluates the ability to progressively track and identify a single icon. Visual Discrimination: Evaluates the ability to progressively track and discriminate a single icon. 2. Noun Vocabulary: Evaluates the user’s ability to identify common noun vocabulary. 3. Function Vocabulary: Evaluates the user’s ability to identify common noun vocabulary by stated function. 4. Verb Vocabulary: Evaluates the user’s ability to identify common verb (action word) vocabulary. 5. Category Recognition: Evaluates the user’s ability to identify common noun vocabulary by category group inclusion. 6. Adjective Vocabulary: Evaluates the user’s ability to identify common adjective (describing word) vocabulary. 7. Word Association: Evaluates the user’s ability to identify a noun by associated feature or function. 8. Category Inclusion: Evaluates the user’s ability to identify common noun vocabulary by category inclusion. 9. Category Exclusion: Evaluates the user’s ability to identify common noun vocabulary by category exclusion. 10. Core Vocabulary: Evaluates the recognition and identification of common core vocabulary words not easily represented with pictures using either Pixon® or SymbolStix® symbol sets. 11. Unity Icon Patterns: Evaluates the identification of vocabulary organized by Minspeak Unity® semantic/linguistic patterns. 12. Picture Description: Evaluates the user’s ability to describe basic pictures using a simulated AAC display. Choose either Pixon® or SymbolStix® symbol set for testing. 13. Word Prediction: Evaluates the user’s ability to read text and select a target word from a list of four choices. AAC Evaluation Genie provides a robust framework for practitioners to conduct efficient, effective, and comprehensive AAC assessments. Join the community of forward-thinking professionals enhancing their practice with cutting-edge technology. Download AAC Evaluation Genie today and revolutionize your approach to AAC assessment!

Screenshots

Speech Tutor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AAC Evaluation Genie at $12.99 against Speech Tutor's $24.99. AAC Evaluation Genie also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0.0 vs 16.0). Speech Tutor's advantage is rating (3.6 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (65% vs 22%). On ads 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

Speech Tutor costs $24.99 and AAC Evaluation Genie $12.99 up front. Speech Tutor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AAC Evaluation Genie asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Speech Tutor holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speech Tutor has 57 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Speech Tutor's written reviews are positive against 22% of AAC Evaluation Genie's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speech Tutor ships an update every 3 weeks, AAC Evaluation Genie every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Speech Tutor versus AAC Evaluation Genie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeech TutorAAC Evaluation Genie
Price$24.99$12.99 — better
Rating3.6 (57 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews64.6% of reviews — better22.2% of reviews
Number of ratings57 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS16.012.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.4 GB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSynapse Apps, LLCHump Software

Customer experience

Speech Tutor

All ratings57 ratings
Positive68.4%
Neutral7.0%
Negative24.6%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive64.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative27.7%

AAC Evaluation Genie

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral37.0%
Negative40.7%

Bugs and requests

Speech Tutor

Reported bugs

23 issues
  • 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
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  • App doesn't support the latest iOS version for iPad
  • In-app upgrade does not work properly
  • Charged twice for basic instead of upgrade
  • Upgrade did not change anything
  • No site for help
  • App downgraded significantly after upgrade
  • App blinks off immediately
  • Can't play sounds that once appeared
  • Animations are glitchy
  • Animations are poorly timed
  • Animations are sometimes inaccurate
  • Requested URL is not found
  • App won't work unless I purchase the upgrade
  • App is unusable unless I pay for an upgrade
  • Downgraded version lists VL 'th' as voiced 'th'
  • Video of visual representation of sounds is black/white screen
  • App is stuck with an initializing icon
  • App is not working

Requested features

8 requests
  • 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
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  • Student progress tools
  • More materials in Pro version
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

AAC Evaluation Genie

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Speech Tutor

One-time1
  • Speech Tutor Pro Upgrade$24.99
None

AAC Evaluation Genie

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speech Tutor free?
Speech Tutor costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is AAC Evaluation Genie free?
AAC Evaluation Genie costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Speech Tutor or AAC Evaluation Genie?
Speech Tutor is rated higher. Speech Tutor averages 3.6 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while AAC Evaluation Genie averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Speech Tutor or AAC Evaluation Genie have ads?
Neither Speech Tutor nor AAC Evaluation Genie shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speech Tutor or AAC Evaluation Genie?
Speech Tutor ships an update every 3 weeks, and AAC Evaluation Genie every 3 months. Most recently, Speech Tutor was updated on October 23, 2026 and AAC Evaluation Genie on October 22, 2026.

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