Comparison

iName it vs Cuespeak

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

Head to head
About

iName it

This app aids individuals with word-finding difficulties, such as aphasia and apraxia, by strengthening recall through context-based learning and multiple cueing options. It tracks progress and supports multilingual users, making it ideal for therapy and home practice.

Highlights
  • Context-based learning with household scenes
  • Multiple cueing options (phonemic, phrase, semantic, etc.)
  • Multilingual support (English, Spanish, Portuguese)
  • Automatic progress tracking and data reporting
  • Targets functional vocabulary for daily living
  • Designed for aphasia, apraxia, and word-finding difficulties
Features
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Developed by Smarty Ears, a trusted leader in speech and language therapy technology, and designed by award-winning speech-language pathologists, iName It helps individuals strengthen their word-finding skills using proven, evidence-based techniques. Whether you’re a speech-language pathologist, caregiver, or someone working to improve daily communication skills, iName It offers an engaging and effective path toward better word recall and confidence. Why iName It Works Context-Based Learning Experience 50 everyday nouns presented in realistic household scenes — including the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and living room. By connecting words to familiar visual environments, users enhance memory and recall naturally. Multiple Cueing Options Access five types of cues — phonemic, phrase completion, semantic, whole word, and written — allowing you to personalize therapy for every individual’s unique needs and communication level. Multilingual Support Available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, making therapy accessible for multilingual families and professionals worldwide. Track Progress with Ease iName It automatically tracks performance during each session — recording accuracy, cue usage, and improvement over time. Data reports are easy to review and can be shared via email or printed for documentation, making it simple to monitor growth and celebrate progress. Purpose-Built for Real-Life Success iName It was designed to support individuals with aphasia, apraxia, and word-finding difficulties by targeting functional vocabulary found in daily living. Each scene includes 10 practical items that can be named with or without cues, helping users strengthen connections between words and their visual representations. Who Can Benefit • Adults and adolescents with aphasia or apraxia of speech • Individuals recovering from stroke or traumatic brain injury • Speech-language pathologists seeking an engaging therapy tool • Caregivers supporting communication practice at home Make Every Word Count iName It turns speech therapy and home practice into meaningful, results-driven experiences. Build confidence, strengthen communication, and rediscover the joy of naming everyday items. Download iName It today — where evidence-based practice meets technology, and every word matters.

About

Cuespeak

This app provides speech and language rehabilitation exercises for individuals with difficulties following stroke or brain injury. It offers a wide range of customizable activities for speaking, understanding, reading, and writing, designed for home or clinic use.

Highlights
  • Expert-developed exercises
  • Personalized therapy sessions
  • Engaging and interactive activities
  • Weekly new content updates
  • Session sharing via email
  • Mobile accessibility
Features
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Supercharge your speech therapy with Cuespeak, the NHS-recommended rehabilitation tool for people with speech, language, and cognitive difficulties after stroke or brain injury. Designed for use in both home and clinic, Cuespeak offers a huge range of exercises to work on aphasia and apraxia of speech, addressing speaking, understanding, reading and writing. Key Features: - Expert-Developed Content: Access hundreds of exercises developed by specialist speech and language therapists - Personalise it: Customise your therapy sessions and add personalised content such as names of family and friends - Engaging and Fun: Cuespeak’s interactive exercises are relevant to real life to keep you motivated - Up to date: New content added every week, including the latest items from the news - Share sessions via email: Allows you to get help from someone in another location - Accessible on the move: Use Cuespeak on your iPhone or iPad, so you can practise anytime, anywhere, making therapy convenient and flexible Who is it for? - People with speech and language difficulties seeking a home therapy tool - Caregivers and family members supporting a loved one’s recovery following stroke or brain injury What users have said: - “I just wanted to thank you for your marvellous programme. My husband has severe aphasia but has not lost his intelligence. Your programme stimulates his interest – there is no dumbing down. Keep up the good work. We love the humour in Cuespeak” Home user - “This is the best therapy tool I have ever used” Elizabeth McBarnet, Speech & Language Therapist, N. Ireland - "I can’t stress enough how much I love this app. I have been using it today with a lady with apraxia and aphasia and she was just so excited by how relevant it was to her life!” Bev Snowden, Senior Specialist SLT, North Devon Healthcare Trust

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cuespeak at Free against iName it's $19.99. Cuespeak also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months). iName it's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On review sentiment, ads 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

Cuespeak is free to download; iName it costs $19.99 up front. Cuespeak sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. iName it asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cuespeak holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cuespeak has 83 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 83% and 83% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iName it ships an update every 13 months, Cuespeak every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iName it versus Cuespeak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriName itCuespeak
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.7 (83 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings383 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB124 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSmarty EarsCuespeak Limited

Customer experience

iName it

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%

Cuespeak

All ratings83 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%

In-app purchases

None

iName it

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Cuespeak

Subscriptions5
  • Legacy 1$3.991 Month
  • Legacy 2$3.991 Month
  • Legacy 3$3.991 Month
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  • Monthly auto-renewing1 Month trial$7.491 Month
  • Monthly auto-renewing$12.991 Month
One-time2
  • 1 year license (non-renewing)$129.99
  • 3 year license (non-renewing)$399.00

Questions

Is iName it free?
iName it costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cuespeak free?
Cuespeak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iName it or Cuespeak?
Cuespeak is rated higher. iName it averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Cuespeak averages 4.7 from 83 ratings.
Do iName it or Cuespeak have ads?
Neither iName it nor Cuespeak shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iName it or Cuespeak?
iName it ships an update every 13 months, and Cuespeak every 3 weeks. Most recently, iName it was updated on September 19, 2026 and Cuespeak on September 27, 2026.

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