# SpeechBox for Speech Therapy vs Inference Clues

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Inference Clues at 80% against SpeechBox for Speech Therapy's 44%. SpeechBox for Speech Therapy's advantage is rating (3.9 vs 3.5) and update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpeechBox for Speech Therapy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Inference Clues 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 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpeechBox for Speech Therapy has 244 ratings behind it against 13, 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 80% of Inference Clues'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, Inference Clues every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpeechBox for Speech Therapy | Inference Clues |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (244 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechbox-for-speech-therapy/id568581305/reviews)** | [3.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inference-clues-lite/id869101735/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **244** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonah Bonah Learning LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/568581308) | [Janine Toole](https://appshunter.io/developer/839832427) |

## What reviewers say

### SpeechBox for Speech Therapy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechbox-for-speech-therapy/id568581305)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Access Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Basic Access Monthly (Legacy) | $3.99 | per month |
| Professional Access Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Pro Access Monthly (Legacy) | $7.99 | per month |
| Elite Access Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Elite Access Monthly (Legacy) | $9.99 | per month |
| Basic Access Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Professional Access Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Action Words Box | $2.99 | one-time |
| /s/ Blends Box | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging and effective for speech therapy
- 🖼️ High-quality and appealing images
- 🎛️ Customizable and tailored sessions
- 🤩 Kids love and are motivated by the app
- 💡 Versatile for various speech/language goals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Subscription required for full access
- ❌ Features do not work as expected
- 🚫 No demo or trial boxes available
- 💳 Difficulty cancelling subscriptions

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Inference Clues

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inference-clues-lite/id869101735)

This app helps children develop reading comprehension by teaching them to identify clues and make inferences. It offers a step-by-step, game-like learning experience with a reward system to keep young learners motivated. It's suitable for independent use or with a therapist.

**Highlights:** Builds inference skills step-by-step, Identifies clue words for inferences, Incremental learning with unlocked levels, Guided learning for correct answers, Reward Center for motivation, Detailed reporting for up to 10 students

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Update to 2 Players | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Levels: Inference Ace 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to 10 Players | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpeechBox for Speech Therapy free?

SpeechBox for Speech Therapy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Inference Clues free?

Inference Clues is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SpeechBox for Speech Therapy or Inference Clues?

SpeechBox for Speech Therapy is rated higher. SpeechBox for Speech Therapy averages 3.9 out of 5 from 244 ratings, while Inference Clues averages 3.5 from 13 ratings.

### Do SpeechBox for Speech Therapy or Inference Clues have ads?

Neither SpeechBox for Speech Therapy nor Inference Clues shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SpeechBox for Speech Therapy or Inference Clues?

SpeechBox for Speech Therapy ships an update monthly, and Inference Clues every 8 months. Most recently, SpeechBox for Speech Therapy was updated on November 1, 2026 and Inference Clues on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*