Comparison

iName it vs Language Therapy Lite

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

Language Therapy Lite

This app offers scientifically proven speech therapy exercises to improve reading, writing, speaking, and listening for individuals with aphasia. It provides a free sample of activities designed by experts to aid recovery from stroke or brain injury.

Highlights
  • Reading comprehension exercises
  • Word-finding practice
  • Phrase and sentence reading
  • Spelling and writing practice
  • Adjustable difficulty
  • Customizable activities
  • Score reports
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Harness the power of a scientifically proven 4-in-1 speech therapy app that boosts reading, writing, speaking, and listening in people with aphasia. Whether you’re recovering from a stroke or brain injury, Language Therapy can help. TRY THIS APP FOR FREE! Language Therapy Lite is a free sample of the activities found in the full version of Language Therapy. You’ll get 5-7 exercises in each activity to see if this is the right app for you. STUDIES SHOW… IT WORKS! Struggling with language can feel like being trapped in your own mind. But there’s an answer. Research at the University of Cambridge showed improvement in every single participant with chronic aphasia who used this app for 20 minutes a day over 4 weeks. Get real results that last.* - Overcome aphasia and boost language skills with a proven app designed by experts - Enhance speech therapy with countless activities that are perfect for clinical and home use - Learn in 5 languages: US or UK English, Spanish, German, French - Get a toolkit that’s faster and more adaptable than photo cards, letter tiles, and other therapy aids - Use score reports and adjustable options to seamlessly fit the app into your therapy program - Fully customize your activities by adding your own words, pictures, prompts, or sounds - No subscriptions, ever – our best-selling app will always be there when you need it ** THERE’S NO BETTER TIME TO START. Try it now for FREE with Language Therapy Lite! ** HERE’S WHAT YOU GET IN ONE EASY PACKAGE: COMPREHENSION THERAPY – IMPROVE YOUR UNDERSTANDING Build listening and reading comprehension skills for nouns, verbs, and adjectives. Take the first step in your aphasia recovery with an app that automatically adjusts difficulty based on performance. 3 ACTIVITIES: Listen | Read | Listen & Read NAMING THERAPY – FIND THE RIGHT WORDS Practice naming and improve word-finding skills. In 4 activities, you do everything from naming the things you see to describing their features, all with cues and hints to guide you. Build independence by learning strategies to communicate your thoughts and needs. 4 ACTIVITIES: Naming Practice | Describe | Naming Test | Flashcards READING THERAPY – TAKE YOUR READING TO THE NEXT LEVEL Strengthen literacy with phrase and sentence exercises in an app that’s perfect for independent practice. Improve attention to detail, practice oral reading, and build on the single words of Comprehension Therapy as you move toward the more advanced reading skills needed for independent living. 4 ACTIVITIES: Phrase Matching | Phrase Completion | Sentence Matching | Sentence Completion WRITING THERAPY – BOOST YOUR SPELLING SKILLS Improve spelling ability by practicing completing and building the words you hear and see. Pick letters from a limited choice or full alphabet, then place and rearrange them at will for an intuitive and challenging experience. The perfect spelling practice is waiting. 4 ACTIVITIES: Fill in the Blank | Copy | Spell What You See | Spell What You Hear IN ALL 4 OF LANGUAGE THERAPY’S APPS, YOU GET: - 700+ core nouns, verbs, and adjectives that run throughout all 4 apps - Thousands of exercises for countless hours of practice - Recommendations on what to do next based on your score - Activities for people struggling with aphasia after stroke or brain injury, autism, or just learning a new language - Simple, distraction-free interfaces that are easy to use for all ages and abilities - No subscriptions, no monthly bills, no Wi-Fi needed WHY WASTE YOUR TIME ON APPS THAT DON’T WORK? Download Language Therapy and watch the improvement begin. Looking for something different in a speech therapy app? Find the right apps for you at tactustherapy.com/find *Every person and every brain is different. Your results may vary.

Screenshots

Language Therapy Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Language Therapy Lite at Free against iName it's $19.99. Language Therapy Lite also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 3). On review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

Language Therapy Lite is free to download; iName it costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Language Therapy Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Language Therapy Lite has 1.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of iName it's written reviews are positive against 90% of Language Therapy Lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iName it ships an update every 13 months, Language Therapy Lite every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iName it versus Language Therapy Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriName itLanguage Therapy Lite
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews89.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmarty EarsTactus Therapy Solutions Ltd.

Customer experience

iName it

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

Language Therapy Lite

All ratings1,293 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative8.1%

Bugs and requests

iName it

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Language Therapy Lite

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Icon is blank after last update

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add audio support for all features
  • Improve navigation and home screen functionality

In-app purchases

None

iName it

No in-app purchases

None

Language Therapy Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iName it free?
iName it costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Language Therapy Lite free?
Language Therapy Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iName it or Language Therapy Lite?
Language Therapy Lite is rated higher. iName it averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Language Therapy Lite averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.
Do iName it or Language Therapy Lite have ads?
Neither iName it nor Language Therapy Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iName it or Language Therapy Lite?
iName it ships an update every 13 months, and Language Therapy Lite every 4 months. Most recently, iName it was updated on October 6, 2026 and Language Therapy Lite on October 26, 2026.

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