SpeechBox for Speech Therapy vs Reading Comprehension
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SpeechBox for Speech Therapy
This app provides engaging articulation practice for speech therapy, featuring a vast library of words and phrases with high-resolution images. It supports various speech disorders and allows for personalized content creation and data tracking for multiple users.
- 2,350+ target words
- 2,000+ simple phrases
- 75+ categories
- Customizable image boxes
- Multi-user data collection
- Sticker scenes for rewards
- Professionally recorded prompts
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SpeechBox is an award-winning articulation app for Speech Therapy word practice. An essential tool for children & adults with various speech disorders, including Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), Dyspraxia, Autism, Down's Syndrome, Stroke rehabilitation, Articulation, and Phonological disorders. SpeechBox makes articulation practice engaging and fun, so it doesn’t feel like therapy. SpeechBox includes over 2,350 target words and over 2,000 simple phrases across 75 categories (including blends /l/, /r/, /s/). In addition, you can add personalized pictures using the camera, photo library, or Bing image search.** SpeechBox is ENGAGING and FUN to use! Tap on a Box to display the target words as beautiful, high-resolution photos. Next, drag around the pictures and tap on the one you wish to practice. When you are done with the word, swipe it away to continue. Pro tip: Shake your device to shuffle the contents! Our Award Winning Features Include: • Multi-User Data Collection and Report Generation** • Earn Stickers to create Sticker Scenes** • Over 2,350 target words in over 50 categories • Over 2,000 simple phrases across more than 20 categories** • Add custom Boxes with personalized pictures from Bing or Photo library** • Share custom Boxes with colleagues, parents & others** • Professionally recorded word prompts or record your own • Male and Female voice prompts in US, UK & AUS English • Apple Quick Note for working with Notes within Boxes Learn more at: http://www.speechboxapp.com. In addition, you'll also find tutorials like how to use SpeechBox with Zoom video conferencing. ** Note: Some Boxes and features require a Basic, Pro, or Elite Subscription. You can try out the "/p/ Box" for FREE or any plan for 30 days FREE. Here's what some of our users has to say: “I work with a range of ages, from Early Intervention through developmentally challenged students in high school. And I must say, it has become one of my ‘go to’ tools for many of the children in my practice. I highly recommend it.” - Cynthia James, M.A. CCC-SLP, Midland Park, NJ “I was able to pick up the app and instantly use it to drill my little girl on all three /k/ sets. SpeechBox worked beautifully and exactly as intended. She enjoyed the pictures and interface. It is the only speech therapy app I have found to be that useful with my daughter. Best speech therapy app I've laid hands on so far.” - Dala, M.A., CCC-SLP (Testy yet trying Blogger, Author) “Students with Apraxia require such repetitive practice in order to learn the motor movements for speech, making it very important to select words that kids will practically use throughout their day. SpeechBox has done just that. With beautiful pictures and a very thoughtful approach to selecting target words, SpeechBox is able to go beyond your typical articulation app in meeting the needs of children with diverse speech challenges.” - Katherine Kelley, M.A., CCC-SLP (Peachyspeech.com Blogger) ••SpeechBox for iOS was voted Best App Ever, Special Needs Category for 2012-2013, and Runner-up 2013-2014•• Questions? Comments? We love feedback! Email us at feedback@speechboxapp.com. SpeechBox requires a Subscription: • You may choose between three subscription plans: Basic, Pro and Elite in either Monthly or Annual lengths. Each subscription comes with a 30-Day FREE trial. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. • Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.speechboxapp.com/terms-conditions/
Reading Comprehension
This app offers engaging reading practice for third graders with graduated difficulty and audio support. It provides detailed reporting on skill development and a motivating reward system for young learners.
- Graduated reading practice
- Grade-appropriate questions
- Audio support for readers
- Skill-based reporting
- Motivating reward center
- Independent or guided use
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** Happy Frog Apps is a Mom’s Choice Award Winner! Also featured on FunEducationalApps.com, TeachersWithApps.com, and more! ** What parents say about our awesome reading comprehension apps: *** 5 stars! Brilliant! An app that understands how kids actually learn. Thank you! *** 5 stars! I'm a teacher and this app has the best reporting of any reading app I've seen. At a glance I can see which skills need more practice. Reading Comprehension Grade 3 provides academically-sound reading practice in a fun, game-like environment. The app provides: - Graduated practice at reading and answering grade-appropriate questions. - Texts start easy and gradually increase in difficulty. - Audio supports weak readers. - 'At a glance' reporting shows you instantly how your child is doing with each of 9 key reading comprehension skills: main idea, sequencing, fact & opinion, text details, etc. Good reading takes practice. This app provides a motivating environment for your child to get the daily practice he or she needs. Other benefits of the app: - FRUSTRATION FREE: Your child will always be guided to the correct answer. - REWARD CENTER: Fun and engaging Reward Center increases motivation. - EASY TO USE. Can be used independently (just hand it over: your child will know what to do!) or with a therapist/parent for intervention. - EXTENSIVE REPORTING: for up to 10 players to suit the needs of parents, teachers and therapists. Our apps are designed for and tested by typical and special needs children. Testers include children with Autism and other special needs. Our apps work for them! This app is part of a grade-by-grade series of Reading Comprehension apps. For any struggling learner, find the app that allows your child to work at 70-80% accuracy. Children need success to keep their brain in 'learning mode'. Ignore the grade-level and find the one that best suits your child. (Look on the app store for a reduced-price bundle of the whole series.) To evaluate the app, download the free version, which has one free book. Additional levels and additional players can be accessed with in-app purchases. (All levels can be purchased for $2.99 -- price may change.) If you prefer no in-app purchases, download the School Edition of this app, which includes all levels and up to 10 players. We take customer service very seriously! If you ever have a problem or find that we've missed something, contact us at our website and we will do our best to fix the problem. We collect NO private information in our app. None! Our apps do not allow unrestricted web or social media access. We conform to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SpeechBox for Speech Therapy at 3.9 against Reading Comprehension's 2.5. SpeechBox for Speech Therapy also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (244 vs 10). Reading Comprehension's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 44%). On price, 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
Both are free to download. SpeechBox for Speech Therapy sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Reading Comprehension sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SpeechBox for Speech Therapy holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpeechBox for Speech Therapy has 244 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of SpeechBox for Speech Therapy's written reviews are positive against 67% of Reading Comprehension's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
SpeechBox for Speech Therapy ships an update monthly, Reading Comprehension every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SpeechBox for Speech Therapy | Reading Comprehension |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (244 ratings) — better | 2.5 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 244 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 12.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jonah Bonah Learning LLC | Janine Toole |
Customer experience
SpeechBox for Speech Therapy
Reading Comprehension
Bugs and requests
SpeechBox for Speech Therapy
Reported bugs
14 issues- Images do not disappear after use (reuse photo switch off)
- Professional level not unlocking all boxes
- App locks if not purchased
- Free trial button unresponsive, app won't shut down
- Cannot cancel subscription, still being charged
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- Limited cards for specific sounds after download
- Cards repeatedly reappear after swiping
- Unable to download certain content
- App never worked, support unresponsive
- Cannot access app without further subscription after purchase
- App freezes when opening
- Content not loading
- App does not work with recent updates
- App crashes when adding/creating new images
Requested features
5 requests- Delete images from custom boxes
- Add Google Photos as a source for images
- Games for categorization using multiple boxes
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
Reading Comprehension
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SpeechBox for Speech Therapy
- Basic Access Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
- Basic Access Monthly (Legacy)1 Month trial$3.991 Month
- Professional Access Monthly1 Month trial$7.991 Month
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- Pro Access Monthly (Legacy)1 Month trial$7.991 Month
- Elite Access Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- Elite Access Monthly (Legacy)1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- Basic Access Annual1 Month trial$39.991 Year
- Basic Access Annual (Legacy)1 Month trial$39.991 Year
- Professional Access Annual1 Month trial$79.991 Year
- Pro Access Annual (Legacy)1 Month trial$79.991 Year
- Elite Access Annual (Legacy)1 Month trial$99.991 Year
- Emotions Box$0.99
- Action Words Box$2.99
- /s/ Blends Box$2.99
Reading Comprehension
- 2 Players$1.99
- Purchase All Levels$2.99
- 10 Users$2.99
Questions
Is SpeechBox for Speech Therapy free?
Is Reading Comprehension free?
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