Comparison

Is that Silly? vs Speech and language tools

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

Head to head
About

Is that Silly?

This app uses vibrant illustrations of absurd scenarios to help children develop critical thinking and language skills. It's designed to assist those with ADHD, Autism, and language disorders by encouraging attention to detail and vocabulary expansion.

Highlights
  • Identify silly vs. not silly image pairs
  • Explain why scenarios are absurd
  • Customizable auditory and text prompts
  • Progress tracking with Report Card
  • Targeted for ADHD, Autism, language disorders
  • Clinically proven design
Features
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Is That Silly? is a premier educational tool developed by Smarty Ears to promote expressive and pragmatic language skills in children. Designed specifically for speech-language pathologists (SLPs), educators, and parents, this app transforms traditional therapy into a joyful experience that encourages children to pay attention to detail while expanding their vocabulary. Why "Is That Silly?" is a Must-Have for Language Development Children with ADHD, Autism, and various language or learning disorders often struggle to notice subtle details in their environment. This app utilizes over 120 vibrant illustrations to target these challenges through fun, interactive "silly" scenarios. By identifying absurdities—like a shark walking in the desert or a car flying in the sky—students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Key Features & Therapeutic Benefits: Receptive & Expressive Language: Children practice identifying "silly" vs. "not silly" image pairs to build foundational language skills. Higher-Level Reasoning: The app prompts children to verbally explain why a picture is silly, bridging the gap between simple identification and complex expressive formulation. Customizable Learning: Adjust settings to toggle auditory prompts, written text, or "Well done" reinforcement to match each child's developmental level. Progress Tracking: Generate a detailed Report Card after every session to track accuracy in identifying absurdities and expressive explanation scores. Clinically Proven Design: Perfect for story comprehension, adjective practice, and aphasia therapy. Who Is It For? Speech-Language Pathologists seeking an engaging, data-driven tool for clinic use. Parents looking for "brilliant" educational apps that make learning feel like play. Teachers aiming to improve visual and auditory attention in the classroom. Unlock your child's potential for language growth through the "Science of Silly." Is That Silly? is available now on the App Store.

About

Speech and language tools

Features
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Speech and language tools is a free mobile application for teachers, parents and carers of children with speech, language and communication needs. The aim of the app is to assess, define and boost the speech and language skills of children who have some difficulties through a series of fun activities and gamified exercises.

Screenshots

Is that Silly?4 screens
Speech and language tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Speech and language tools at Free against Is that Silly?'s $14.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 and language tools is free to download; Is that Silly? costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Is that Silly? versus Speech and language tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIs that Silly?Speech and language tools
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 22 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB382 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmarty EarsINTERACTIVE 4D

In-app purchases

None

Is that Silly?

No in-app purchases

None

Speech and language tools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Is that Silly? free?
Is that Silly? costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speech and language tools free?
Speech and language tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Is that Silly? or Speech and language tools have ads?
Neither Is that Silly? nor Speech and language tools shows ads.

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