# Speech Tutor vs SpeechBox for Speech Therapy

The clearest difference is price: SpeechBox for Speech Therapy at Free against Speech Tutor's $24.99. SpeechBox for Speech Therapy also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (244 vs 57). Speech Tutor's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 44%) and chart position (#184 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

SpeechBox for Speech Therapy is free to download; Speech Tutor costs $24.99 up front. Speech Tutor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SpeechBox for Speech Therapy sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SpeechBox for Speech Therapy holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 244 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Speech Tutor's written reviews are positive against 44% of SpeechBox for Speech Therapy'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, SpeechBox for Speech Therapy monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speech Tutor | SpeechBox for Speech Therapy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $24.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.6 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-tutor/id424752543/reviews) | **[3.9 (244 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechbox-for-speech-therapy/id568581305/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 57 | **244** |
| Positive reviews | **64.1% of reviews** | 44.4% 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 |
| Best chart rank | **#184** | — |
| Size | 1.5 GB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Synapse Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/359179212) | [Jonah Bonah Learning LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/568581308) |

## What reviewers say

### Speech Tutor

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

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

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 (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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


### SpeechBox for Speech Therapy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechbox-for-speech-therapy/id568581305)

This app provides engaging articulation practice for speech therapy, featuring a vast library of words and phrases with high-resolution images. It supports various speech disorders and allows for personalized content creation and data tracking for multiple users.

**Highlights:** 2,350+ target words, 2,000+ simple phrases, 75+ categories, Customizable image boxes, Multi-user data collection, Sticker scenes for rewards, Professionally recorded prompts

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Access Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Basic Access Monthly (Legacy) | $3.99 | per month |
| Professional Access Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Pro Access Monthly (Legacy) | $7.99 | per month |
| Elite Access Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Elite Access Monthly (Legacy) | $9.99 | per month |
| Basic Access Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Basic Access Annual (Legacy) | $39.99 | per year |
| Professional Access Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Pro Access Annual (Legacy) | $79.99 | per year |
| Elite Access Annual (Legacy) | $99.99 | per year |
| Emotions Box | $0.99 | one-time |
| Action Words Box | $2.99 | one-time |
| /s/ Blends Box | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging and effective for speech therapy
- 🖼️ High-quality and appealing images
- 🎛️ Customizable and tailored sessions
- 🤩 Kids love and are motivated by the app
- 💡 Versatile for various speech/language goals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Subscription required for full access
- ❌ Features do not work as expected
- 🚫 No demo or trial boxes available
- 💳 Difficulty cancelling subscriptions

**Reported bugs**

- Images do not disappear after use (reuse photo switch off)
- Professional level not unlocking all boxes
- App locks if not purchased
- Free trial button unresponsive, app won't shut down
- Cannot cancel subscription, still being charged

**Requested features**

- Delete images from custom boxes
- Add Google Photos as a source for images
- Games for categorization using multiple boxes
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speech Tutor free?

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

### Is SpeechBox for Speech Therapy free?

SpeechBox for Speech Therapy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Speech Tutor or SpeechBox for Speech Therapy?

SpeechBox for Speech Therapy is rated higher. Speech Tutor averages 3.6 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while SpeechBox for Speech Therapy averages 3.9 from 244 ratings.

### Do Speech Tutor or SpeechBox for Speech Therapy have ads?

Neither Speech Tutor nor SpeechBox for Speech Therapy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speech Tutor or SpeechBox for Speech Therapy?

Speech Tutor ships an update every 3 weeks, and SpeechBox for Speech Therapy monthly. Most recently, Speech Tutor was updated on September 19, 2026 and SpeechBox for Speech Therapy on September 22, 2026.

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