Comparison

Kidioms 2 vs SH CH Articulation

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

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About

Kidioms 2

This app makes learning English idioms engaging for children and English language learners. It uses an interactive notebook with definitions, examples, and illustrations, plus three fun games to reinforce understanding and practice idiom usage.

Highlights
  • Interactive idiom notebook
  • Idiom definitions and examples
  • Illustrative graphics
  • Word Drop game
  • Missing Word game
  • Match-Up game
Features
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Kidioms 2 - More Idioms for Kids Kidioms 2 introduces 64 more commonly used idioms.This iPad app makes learning idioms fun for children, ELL students, or anyone wishing to improve their understanding of English. The app uses an interactive notebook to present an idiom, it's meaning and an example showing the idiom used in context. Each page of the notebook also has a graphic to help illustrate the idiom’s meaning. In addition to the lessons, Kidioms offers three interactive activities to help reinforce the concepts and provide practice using and understanding the idioms. Word Drop challenges the learner to complete the idiom by choosing the correct missing word. Missing Word asks the user to spell the missing word. In Match-Up the player selects the correct idiom to fill in the blank in a larger block of text. Vocabulary Acquisition and Use Grade 3 •L.3.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meanings. ◦Distinguish the literal and non-literal meanings of words and phrases in context (e.g.,take steps). ◦Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe people who are friendly or helpful). ◦Distinguish shades of meaning among related words that describe states of mind or degrees of certainty (e.g., knew, believed, suspected, heard, wondered). Grade 4 •L.4.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. ◦Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as pretty as a picture) in context. ◦Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs. Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites (antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms). Grade 5 L.5.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. •Interpret figurative language, including similes and metaphors, in context. •Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs. Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonyms, antonyms, homographs) to better understand each of the words.

About

SH CH Articulation

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This game was designed by a speech therapist to improve your child’s sound production while keeping them entertained with fun interactive graphics and over 300 words. Target sounds are presented in initial, medial, and final positions in 1-3 syllable words. This game not only addresses articulation but can also improve your child’s receptive and expressive language skills. Blends covered are: Sh, Ch, Zh, J, Dr, Tr Features: Over 300 target words Dozens of immersive sound effects Full narration by a Speech Therapist Interactive graphics Vibrant, hand-drawn illustrations and animations Perfect for children ages 3-12

Screenshots

SH CH Articulation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: SH CH Articulation at 3 against Kidioms 2's 1. SH CH Articulation also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.2). Kidioms 2's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On update cadence, 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

Kidioms 2 costs $1.99 and SH CH Articulation $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kidioms 2 ships an update every 17 months, SH CH Articulation every 29 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Kidioms 2 versus SH CH Articulation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKidioms 2SH CH Articulation
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 17 months — betterEvery 29 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.211.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVentura Educational SystemsPreferred Mobile Applications, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Kidioms 2

No in-app purchases

None

SH CH Articulation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kidioms 2 free?
Kidioms 2 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SH CH Articulation free?
SH CH Articulation costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kidioms 2 or SH CH Articulation have ads?
Neither Kidioms 2 nor SH CH Articulation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kidioms 2 or SH CH Articulation?
Kidioms 2 ships an update every 17 months, and SH CH Articulation every 29 months. Most recently, Kidioms 2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and SH CH Articulation on November 1, 2026.

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