Comparison

Fonemo Lite vs SpeakÆpp

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

Head to head
About

Fonemo Lite

This app makes speech therapy engaging for children with speech sound disorders. It functions as a game, allowing practice of specific sounds through image matching. Children can learn pronunciation with the help of an in-app character.

Highlights
  • Game-based speech sound practice
  • Focuses on the 's' sound
  • Image matching for learning
  • Pronunciation guidance from teddy bear
  • No literacy required
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Make speech therapy fun with Fonemo Lite! Fonemo Lite is a tool to help children with speech sound disorders. With Fonemo Lite you can practice the sound s. To make the training of speech sounds fun, Fonemo Lite works as a game. Saying words out loud is part of the game. In the full versions of Fonemo you can: • Choose for instance the speech sounds g, k, l, r and s. • Choose images with the speech sound in the beginning, in the middle, in the end or mix them • Play as one player or two players and sit next to or opposite one another • Choose between three difficulty levels • Record and listen to your pronunciation If you have played the game memory you can play Fonemo Lite. Pair cards with images that are alike. In Fonemo Lite all the images contain an s. Whenever you wonder how a word is pronounced the teddy bear can help you. Poke the teddy in the belly and teddy will tell you what’s on the card. Fonemo Lite is easy to learn. The child does not have to be literate since the game is based on images. The cards contain words beginning with the current speech sound, has it in the middle and in the end. How to play Fonemo Lite: Turn a card by poking it. Turn a second card. If the two cards look the same, it's a pair. And you have won it! Pair all cards on the board. In the family of Fonemo-apps there are • Fonemo - speech sounds; f, g, k, l and r (iPad) • Fonemo Plus- speech sounds; f, g, k, l and r (iPad) • Fonemo Foto - speech sounds; f, g, k l and r. The app is based on photographs instead of drawings (iPad) • Minifonemo - a smaller version (iPhone) • Fonemo Lite - a free version to test s-sound (iPad)

About

SpeakÆpp

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SpeakÆpp is a powerful tool for speech training, developed to enhance pronunciation through targeted exercises. The app guides you from isolated speech sounds to words, phrases, and full sentences containing the target sounds. Illustrations and high-frequency vocabulary reinforce your learning, while minimal-pair exercises help you distinguish and produce speech sounds accurately. By listening to native speakers and recording your own pronunciation, you can compare, refine, and gradually improve clarity and accuracy. Full access to all content and features is available exclusively with an in-app auto-renewable subscription. No additional purchases required. All future language content will be included at no extra cost. Who Is SpeakÆpp For? SpeakÆpp is suitable for: • Second-language learners • Language teachers • Children with speech sound disorders • Individuals with acquired speech or language impairments • Speech-language pathologists Key Features • Native model voices – listen to accurate pronunciation of speech sounds, words, phrases, and full sentences. • Recording and playback – record your own pronunciation, compare it with the model, and practice freely. • Structured progression – train systematically from sounds to words, phrases, and sentences. • Visual support – see where and how each sound is produced in the vocal tract. • High-frequency vocabulary – practice with common words to strengthen learning. • Minimal-pair exercises – build precise perception and production of speech sounds. • Full privacy – all recordings are stored locally on your device and never uploaded. Language Support Currently available in Norwegian, English and French. Additional languages will be added in upcoming app updates and are included in your subscription at no extra cost. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.kopland.no/en/privacy/speakapp

Screenshots

SpeakÆpp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fonemo Lite at none against SpeakÆpp's 4. Fonemo Lite also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). SpeakÆpp's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 7 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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

Both are free to download. SpeakÆpp sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Fonemo Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fonemo Lite ships an update every 7 months, SpeakÆpp every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Fonemo Lite versus SpeakÆpp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFonemo LiteSpeakÆpp
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVizuelle Software Stockholm ABSindre Kopland-Hansen

In-app purchases

None

Fonemo Lite

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

SpeakÆpp

Subscriptions4
  • SpeakÆpp Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • SpeakÆpp Premium 3-Month$14.993 Months
  • SpeakÆpp Premium 6-Month$29.996 Months
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  • SpeakÆpp Premium 12-Month$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Fonemo Lite free?
Fonemo Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpeakÆpp free?
SpeakÆpp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fonemo Lite or SpeakÆpp have ads?
Neither Fonemo Lite nor SpeakÆpp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fonemo Lite or SpeakÆpp?
Fonemo Lite ships an update every 7 months, and SpeakÆpp every 5 days. Most recently, Fonemo Lite was updated on September 8, 2026 and SpeakÆpp on September 11, 2026.

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