Comparison

Speech Tutor vs Speech FlipBook Standard

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

Speech FlipBook Standard

This app provides a digital flipbook for speech therapy, allowing users to target specific sounds and words. It offers features like sound playback, recording, and customizable word lists for articulation, apraxia, and reading practice.

Highlights
  • Target specific sounds in word positions
  • Hear and record sounds/words
  • Generate customizable word lists
  • Supports IPA and spelling
  • Focus on real words only
  • Target specific vowels
Currently charting
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A "must-have” tool for every Speech-Language Pathologist to use with all ages. Use for articulation, apraxia, reading, phonological awareness, and more! It’s as easy as 1-2-3 to have quick access to nearly every single-syllable word in the English language: 1) Pick which sounds you want to appear in initial, medial, and final positions 2) Flip each sound individually or flip whole words 3) Hear the sounds and words, then record yourself and play it back instantly _______________________ FLIP BOOKS JUST GOT BETTER This professional speech therapy app takes the little paper flip books that so many parents, teachers, and therapists have made – and enhances them with benefits that are only available through technology: *Touch each of the 125 phonemes and clusters to hear them *Play all 2,300+ single-syllable words in natural voice *Record yourself and play it back for instant feedback and self-monitoring *Select only the sounds you want to target in each position of the word *Pick the combination of word shapes you need (V, CV, VC, CVC) *See sounds, spelling, or IPA (phonetics) on the pages *Limit combinations to only real words *Target specific vowels – something few other articulation apps let you do _______________________ WHY YOU NEED THIS APP Speech-language pathologists love this app because it’s so convenient. You can generate word lists in seconds, focusing on specific initial or final sounds, clusters, or sound combinations. Pediatric therapists are seeing the positive results of children being in control of this app. The kids can hear and make each sound, then blend them together into well-articulated words. They’ll love recording themselves and flipping the pages – and you’ll love the progress they’re making. “But there aren’t any pictures! Kids need pictures!” Wrong! The child who sees a picture of a car will likely use their typical speech production and say “cah.” The same child who touches each sound individually, without necessarily knowing what the word will be, can copy and blend the sounds more accurately. They’ll surprise themselves with how well they’re speaking! Adults love Speech Flipbook too. There’s nothing childish about this app that can be useful for survivors of stroke, brain injury, and progressive diseases that impact communication. This app can be used in therapy to target: *Articulation *Apraxia *Learning to Read *Phonological Awareness & Disorders *Minimal Pairs *Dysarthria *Accent Reduction *Speech Perception for Deaf and Hard of Hearing SAVE TIME with this talking flip book that is completely customizable to your needs. Use whichever therapy technique you like for speech sound disorders (cycles, minimal or maximal contrasts, metaphon, complexity, traditional drill, etc), and use this app to generate the appropriate word lists on demand. _______________________ WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING "Can I just tell you how many hours this will save me?! I make these types of flip books for all my artic kiddos & ones working on phonological skills. This app is SOOO much easier & more functional." - School-Based SLP "I like hearing my voice when you push the red button!"..."You let me touch the letters so I can try all by myself!"..."Flipping the pages is fun!" - Elementary students "I've been working on sound blending with several students, but as soon as they see the picture in other materials, they stop blending & just name the picture. In this app, I can have them focus on blending the sounds & ‘discovering’ the word on their own. This has really helped them understand the importance of using the sounds to help decode, instead of relying on the pictures." - School-based SLP *No outside ads, no in-app purchases, links can be deactivated *Eligible for 50% off Education VPP discount for schools & grad students

Screenshots

Speech Tutor4 screens
Speech FlipBook Standard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Speech FlipBook Standard at 4.6 against Speech Tutor's 3.6. Speech FlipBook Standard also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (94% vs 65%). Speech Tutor's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). On ratings volume, 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 Speech FlipBook Standard $19.99 up front. Speech Tutor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Speech FlipBook Standard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Speech FlipBook Standard holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 76 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Speech Tutor's written reviews are positive against 94% of Speech FlipBook Standard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speech Tutor ships an update every 3 weeks, Speech FlipBook Standard every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Speech Tutor versus Speech FlipBook Standard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeech TutorSpeech FlipBook Standard
Price$24.99$19.99 — better
Rating3.6 (57 ratings)4.6 (76 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.6% of reviews94.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5776 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#184 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.4 GB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSynapse Apps, LLCTactus Therapy Solutions Ltd.

Customer experience

Speech Tutor

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

Speech FlipBook Standard

All ratings71 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%

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

Speech FlipBook Standard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Speech Tutor

Subscriptions1
  • Speech Tutor Weekly Access$9.997 Days
One-time1
  • Speech Tutor Pro Upgrade$24.99
None

Speech FlipBook Standard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speech Tutor free?
Speech Tutor costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Speech FlipBook Standard free?
Speech FlipBook Standard costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Speech Tutor or Speech FlipBook Standard?
Speech FlipBook Standard is rated higher. Speech Tutor averages 3.6 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Speech FlipBook Standard averages 4.6 from 76 ratings.
Do Speech Tutor or Speech FlipBook Standard have ads?
Neither Speech Tutor nor Speech FlipBook Standard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speech Tutor or Speech FlipBook Standard?
Speech Tutor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Speech FlipBook Standard every 7 months. Most recently, Speech Tutor was updated on November 1, 2026 and Speech FlipBook Standard on October 30, 2026.

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