Comparison

SpeechBox for Speech Therapy vs BRIDGE Communication

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 2,350+ target words
  • 2,000+ simple phrases
  • 75+ categories
  • Customizable image boxes
  • Multi-user data collection
  • Sticker scenes for rewards
  • Professionally recorded prompts
Features
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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/

About

BRIDGE Communication

This app supports communication, language, and learning development for individuals of all ages. It offers a customizable platform with extensive vocabulary, speech therapy tools, and interactive features to enhance engagement and reduce frustration.

Highlights
  • 1,200+ preloaded vocabulary items, phrases, and sentences
  • 2,800+ speech therapy articulation items
  • Customizable vocabulary with icons, photos, and audio
  • Supports English, Spanish, and various accents
  • Whiteboard and message window functionalities
  • Progress tracking and goal setting forms
Features
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A multipurpose app for communication, reading, spelling, writing, language, learning, memory, and speech development that is affordable AND adaptable! BRIDGE Communication makes learning fun with a fast learning curve. It’s easy to program, engaging to all, and kids and adults will not abandon this app. BRIDGE Communication has been proven to: -Increase vocabulary and language -Increase speech production and sounds -Decrease frustrations and behaviors -Increase engagement and compliance -Increase interaction with others BRIDGE Communication is a solution that you can download and use immediately. The navigation and toolbars are simple and intuitive. There is a smaller amount of information to process on each page, making responses faster and more accurate. Varied robust, dynamic vocabulary is systematically organized for simple navigation and the app is easily customizable using muscle memory paired with auditory, visual, and tactile feedback. Activation and voice output is fast and reliable. BRIDGE Communication is a way to share and exchange thoughts and feelings, interacting and growing together! BRIDGE YOUR GROWTH today! Excellent with: apraxia, speech sound disorders, English as a Second Language (ESL), language development, reading, dyslexia, writing, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), educational and therapeutic supports for Home Program development and compliance, video modeling for transference of skills and practice, audio recording for generalization and practice FEATURES: -Whiteboard -1,200 preloaded vocabulary items, phrases, sentences -2,800 preloaded word, phrase, sentence articulation folder (Speech Therapy) -Edit/Add items using 20,000 icon SymbolStix library, take photos, camera roll, internet -Edit/Add items using audio recording or text option for speech output -Edit/Add groups using 20,000 icon SymbolStix library, take photos, camera roll, internet -Edit/Add items using audio recording or text option for speech output -Edit/Add videos using take videos, camera roll -Add/Remove pages -Add background color to groups and items -Hide/Show -English, Spanish, Australian accent, British accent -Whiteboard -Message Window -Typing View -Forms for training and communication goals -Edit/Remove default vocabulary items, groups, pages -Message Window Lock -Typing View Lock -AutoSave/Recover via Login/Logout feature -Reset/Rollback -WIFI print option -Lock Settings Gear option -Turn off Group Speech output for folders options ADDITIONAL FEATURES: In App Store to purchase additional vocabulary and learning boards and grids to add to any user logged into our app. *coming soon, free Consultations and Trainings accessed directly in the app!! support@bridgecommunicationapps.com training@bridgecommunicationapps.com

Screenshots

SpeechBox for Speech Therapy4 screens
BRIDGE Communication4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BRIDGE Communication at 100% against SpeechBox for Speech Therapy's 44%. BRIDGE Communication also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.9). SpeechBox for Speech Therapy's advantage is price (Free vs $7.99) and ratings volume (244 vs 12). 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

SpeechBox for Speech Therapy is free to download; BRIDGE Communication costs $7.99 up front. SpeechBox for Speech Therapy sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and BRIDGE Communication sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BRIDGE Communication holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpeechBox for Speech Therapy has 244 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of SpeechBox for Speech Therapy's written reviews are positive against 100% of BRIDGE Communication's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SpeechBox for Speech Therapy versus BRIDGE Communication: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeechBox for Speech TherapyBRIDGE Communication
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating3.9 (244 ratings)4.9 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings244 — better12
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB191 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonah Bonah Learning LLCBioprism, Inc.

Customer experience

SpeechBox for Speech Therapy

All ratings244 ratings
Positive73.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative21.3%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative50.0%

BRIDGE Communication

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

BRIDGE Communication

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

SpeechBox for Speech Therapy

Subscriptions11
  • 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
One-time3
  • Emotions Box$0.99
  • Action Words Box$2.99
  • /s/ Blends Box$2.99
1 purchases

BRIDGE Communication

One-time1
  • Purchase any folder$0.99

Questions

Is SpeechBox for Speech Therapy free?
SpeechBox for Speech Therapy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BRIDGE Communication free?
BRIDGE Communication costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SpeechBox for Speech Therapy or BRIDGE Communication?
BRIDGE Communication is rated higher. SpeechBox for Speech Therapy averages 3.9 out of 5 from 244 ratings, while BRIDGE Communication averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.
Do SpeechBox for Speech Therapy or BRIDGE Communication have ads?
Neither SpeechBox for Speech Therapy nor BRIDGE Communication shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpeechBox for Speech Therapy or BRIDGE Communication?
SpeechBox for Speech Therapy ships an update monthly, and BRIDGE Communication monthly. Most recently, SpeechBox for Speech Therapy was updated on October 23, 2026 and BRIDGE Communication on October 24, 2026.

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