Comparison

Phonics Studio vs Wh Questions by Teach Speech

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

Head to head
About

Phonics Studio

This app makes learning pronunciation enjoyable with over 2,500 flashcards and detailed progress tracking. It's fully customizable for individual student needs and designed to keep children engaged with beautiful images and interactive features.

Highlights
  • 2,500+ flashcards
  • 200+ sound groups
  • In-depth scoring and user tracking
  • Unlimited user tracking
  • Email summary reports
  • Customizable content
  • Record and playback audio
Features
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"WOW… this is the best app for speech therapy that I have found." Phonics Studio makes learning how to pronounce words fun and easy. Besides mastering pronunciation, your students will also greatly expand their existing vocabulary since the app comes fully loaded with over 2,500 gorgeous flash cards. WHY PARENTS AND TEACHERS LOVE THIS APP ● The app comes loaded with over 2,500 gorgeous flashcards ● Phonic sounds are grouped by letter into 200+ unique sound groups ● Consistent number of phonic words within each sound group ● Beautiful high quality images ● Supports In-depth scoring and user tracking ● Ability to track unlimited number of users ● Ability to email detailed summary reports ● Stores students progress, including their audio so you can clearly hear progress over time ● The app is beautifully designed which makes it great for kids of all ages and all abilities ● This app is FULLY customizable to your students needs ● Can even add own cards, categories, sound groups and more... WHY KIDS WILL LOVE IT TOO ● Gorgeous pictures keep kids engaged ● The app is fun, simple, and easy to use ● The kids love recording and hearing their own voice ● Wrong answers do not interfere with gameplay ● Huge variety of pictures and different sound groups prevent kids from getting bored HEROIC SUPPORT Heroic Support is not just what we do. It's really what makes us, well, us. It's that drive to make a difference in your life - no matter how big or small. Really, it's our way of life because we want you to be our customer for a lifetime of fun and learning. Have questions? We are here to help. Email us at support@grasshopperapps.com

About

Wh Questions by Teach Speech

This interactive educational app helps users develop essential skills for understanding and answering who, what, when, where, why, and how questions. It features four engaging activities designed for multi-sensory learning and vocabulary enrichment, suitable for individuals of all ages and learning levels.

Highlights
  • Develops WH question understanding
  • Four interactive learning activities
  • Multi-sensory learning approach
  • Professional photos for all ages
  • Aligned with Common Core Standards
  • Reinforcement sounds
Features
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WH Questions by Teach Speech Apps helps develop the skills needed to understand who, what, when, where, why and how questions. We often refer to these as WH words because they include the letters WH (for example Why, Where). This interactive app helps individuals learn WH questions in a fun and engaging way. Four activities include: - Identify the picture that answers the WH question - Answer the questions for the scene - Drag and drop the pictures to answer 3 questions - Answer the WH question Teach Speech Apps encourages learning side-by-side with an engaged adult. Benefits: - Develops listening and language skills - Enriches vocabulary - Professional photos for individuals of all ages and learning levels - Multi-sensory learning - combining seeing and hearing feedback - Reinforcement sounds that can be turned on/off in settings - Aligned with the Common Core Standards - No ads - No in-app purchases Privacy Policy: Teach Speech Apps does not collect personal information. To learn more, visit : http://www.teachspeechapps.com/privacy-policy.html Email Teach Speech Apps with questions or feedback: contact@teachspeechapps.com Find us on Facebook: Teach Speech Apps, LLC Twitter: @teachspeechapps

Screenshots

Phonics Studio4 screens
Wh Questions by Teach Speech4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Wh Questions by Teach Speech at every 7 months against Phonics Studio's every 58 months. Phonics Studio's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (94 vs 12). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Phonics Studio costs $1.99 and Wh Questions by Teach Speech $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Phonics Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phonics Studio has 94 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Phonics Studio's written reviews are positive against 73% of Wh Questions by Teach Speech's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phonics Studio ships an update every 58 months, Wh Questions by Teach Speech every 7 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Phonics Studio versus Wh Questions by Teach Speech: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhonics StudioWh Questions by Teach Speech
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.3 (94 ratings) — better3.9 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews69.8% of reviews73.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings94 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 58 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size203 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInnovative Investments LimitedRed Five LLC

Customer experience

Phonics Studio

All ratings92 ratings
Positive79.3%
Neutral10.9%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive69.8%
Neutral11.5%
Negative18.8%

Wh Questions by Teach Speech

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.7%

Bugs and requests

Phonics Studio

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Customization features have technical glitches
  • Recording playback issues
  • Inability to delete student profiles
  • Data not tallying correctly for multiple attempts
  • Previous pronunciation unavailable after recording

Requested features

14 requests
  • British English voice option
  • Proper phoneme-based organization (IPA)
  • Separate digraph categories (sh, ch, th, ng, j)
  • Approximation/partial credit scoring option
  • Ability to edit recorded responses
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  • Multiple students simultaneously
  • Delete student profiles functionality
  • Tally multiple attempts on same word
  • Spanish language version
  • Larger touch targets for younger children
  • In-app instructions or tutorial
  • More simple, age-appropriate vocabulary
  • R-controlled vowel decks expansion
  • Batch photo upload feature

Wh Questions by Teach Speech

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Phonics Studio

No in-app purchases

None

Wh Questions by Teach Speech

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phonics Studio free?
Phonics Studio costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wh Questions by Teach Speech free?
Wh Questions by Teach Speech costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Phonics Studio or Wh Questions by Teach Speech?
Phonics Studio is rated higher. Phonics Studio averages 4.3 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while Wh Questions by Teach Speech averages 3.9 from 12 ratings.
Do Phonics Studio or Wh Questions by Teach Speech have ads?
Neither Phonics Studio nor Wh Questions by Teach Speech shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phonics Studio or Wh Questions by Teach Speech?
Phonics Studio ships an update every 58 months, and Wh Questions by Teach Speech every 7 months. Most recently, Phonics Studio was updated on November 1, 2026 and Wh Questions by Teach Speech on November 1, 2026.

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