Comparison

SpeechBox for Speech Therapy vs StepByStep Sequencing Freemium

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

StepByStep Sequencing Freemium

This app helps improve sequencing skills for daily tasks for individuals with cognitive challenges. It features illustrated sequences for various activities, suitable for all ages and skill levels, and is recommended by professionals.

Highlights
  • Assess and improve sequencing skills
  • Illustrated sequences of daily tasks
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
  • Transfer sequences
  • Suitable for all ages and skill levels
Features
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StepByStep is a therapeutic and educational tool which helps assess and improve the sequencing skills of every day tasks for kids and adults with impaired or developing cognition! StepByStep uses fun and clearly-illustrated sequences of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs), and Transfers! Sequences range from 3-10 steps, and are appropriate for users of all ages and skill-levels. Challenge, sharpen, and increase the sequencing, problem-solving, and storytelling skills for users of all ages! Highly recommended by Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, parents, and teachers! StepByStep is perfect for parents, teachers, and therapists who assist others at: • Home • Skilled Nursing Facilities • Rehab Centers • Hospitals • Schools • Tutoring Centers StepByStep was developed by an Occupational Therapist with the goal of helping people of all ages with diagnoses such as: •Stroke •Autism •Dementia/Alzheimer's •Traumatic Brain Injury •Developmental Delays

Screenshots

SpeechBox for Speech Therapy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: StepByStep Sequencing Freemium at 4.5 against SpeechBox for Speech Therapy's 3.9. StepByStep Sequencing Freemium also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 44%). SpeechBox for Speech Therapy's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (244 vs 4). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SpeechBox for Speech Therapy sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and StepByStep Sequencing Freemium sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StepByStep Sequencing Freemium holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpeechBox for Speech Therapy has 244 ratings behind it against 4, 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 75% of StepByStep Sequencing Freemium's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpeechBox for Speech Therapy ships an update monthly, StepByStep Sequencing Freemium every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SpeechBox for Speech Therapy versus StepByStep Sequencing Freemium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeechBox for Speech TherapyStepByStep Sequencing Freemium
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (244 ratings)4.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings244 — better4
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPad
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonah Bonah Learning LLCSOAR Therapy, LLC

Customer experience

SpeechBox for Speech Therapy

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

StepByStep Sequencing Freemium

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative18.8%

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

StepByStep Sequencing Freemium

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
24 purchases

StepByStep Sequencing Freemium

One-time24
  • Adult - Making a cup of coffee$0.99
  • Transfer - Stand to Sit - Adult$0.99
  • Putting on Shoes and Socks - Kids$0.99
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  • Buying a Candy Bar - Kids$0.99
  • Making a Bed - Adult$0.99
  • Kids - Toileting$0.99
  • Going to School - Kids$0.99
  • Washing a Car - Adult$0.99
  • Going Down a Slide - Kids$0.99
  • Kids - Building a Sandcastle$0.99
  • Addressing an Envelope - Adult$1.99
  • Making a Phone Call - Adult$2.99
  • Making a Sandwich - Kids$2.99
  • Doing Laundry - Kids$2.99
  • Cleaning Your Room - Kids$2.99
  • Getting Dressed - Kids$2.99
  • Washing Your Hands - Kids$2.99
  • Making a Sandwich - Adult$2.99
  • Grocery Shopping - Adult$2.99
  • Doing Laundry - Adult$2.99
  • Brushing Your Teeth - Adult$2.99
  • Baking a Cake - Adult$2.99
  • All Adult Sequences$14.99
  • All Kids Sequences$14.99

Questions

Is SpeechBox for Speech Therapy free?
SpeechBox for Speech Therapy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StepByStep Sequencing Freemium free?
StepByStep Sequencing Freemium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SpeechBox for Speech Therapy or StepByStep Sequencing Freemium?
StepByStep Sequencing Freemium is rated higher. SpeechBox for Speech Therapy averages 3.9 out of 5 from 244 ratings, while StepByStep Sequencing Freemium averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do SpeechBox for Speech Therapy or StepByStep Sequencing Freemium have ads?
Neither SpeechBox for Speech Therapy nor StepByStep Sequencing Freemium shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpeechBox for Speech Therapy or StepByStep Sequencing Freemium?
SpeechBox for Speech Therapy ships an update monthly, and StepByStep Sequencing Freemium every 7 months. Most recently, SpeechBox for Speech Therapy was updated on September 22, 2026 and StepByStep Sequencing Freemium on June 7, 2026.

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