Comparison

Residue Disorders vs Speechability

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

Head to head
About

Residue Disorders

Features
Read full description

The Residue Disorders app helps students and patients learn and professionals teach residue swallowing disorders. The app features normal, vallecular, pyriform, pharyngeal and delay views. Animated anatomical illustrations, key disorder highlight and a video for each view help patients and students learn. Key disorder highlight, animation and video for each vallecular, pyriform, pharyngeal and delay views. - Structure ID, animation, MBS and FEES video for normal view. - MBS and FEES video for each disorder. - Zoom and pan all animations and highlights. - All zoom and pan views include an easy reset button. - Drawing Whiteboard features freeform lines in red, blue, green or black, screenshot whiteboard direct to Photos App for easy email and printing. - Disclaimer: seek a doctor’s advice in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions. The Residue Disorders app makes learning swallowing disorders easy. See example screen shots below. Get the app today!

About

Speechability

This app provides a customizable text-to-speech communication tool for individuals with speech challenges. It offers a variety of natural voices, phrase organization, and quick speech options to facilitate easy and efficient interaction.

Highlights
  • 40+ natural voices in 25+ languages
  • Customizable speech rate and pitch
  • Phrase categories and quick speech options
  • Automatic iCloud syncing
  • Offline functionality
  • Dark Mode compatibility
Features
Read full description

Speechability makes it extremely easy to communicate with other people, and provides access to fully customizable Phrases and Quick Speech to reduce typing effort. It provides a fun and easy-to-learn layout, and offers a wide variety of features, with more being added all the time to ensure the best experience for all our users. Major features include: - 40+ natural voices with over 25+ languages - Support for downloaded Enhanced and Premium system voices - Support for Personal Voice - Text highlighting to follow the words as they are spoken - Customize the rate and pitch of speech - Single screen access to all the features - Phrase Categories to organize your phrases easily - Add, delete, and organize phrases for quick access - Create your own Quick Speech section for your frequently spoken words - Automatic syncing of Phrase Categories, Phrases, and Quick Speech items across your devices via iCloud - Fully customizable text dashboard - Expand the text dashboard for the best view - Customize font size - Lock editing to prevent accidental changes - Easily show everyone what you’ve typed - Share text with your friends and family - Copy text from Speechability and paste it in other apps - One-click to remove all text - Fully compatible with Dark Mode - Complete punctuation support for natural voice pauses - No internet connection required - No ads Speechability is designed to assist individuals with communication challenges, including conditions like Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy, aphasia, speech apraxia, and other developmental or neurological disorders that affect speech. The app offers a customizable way for users to express themselves through text-based communication, supporting both everyday phrases and quick speech options for easier and more efficient interactions. Experience the full power of Speechability with Speechability Pro! Speechability Pro is an auto-renewing subscription or a lifetime purchase that unlocks exclusive features in the app, including: - Unlimited Phrase Categories - Unlimited Phrases - Unlimited Quick Speech Items - Expand Mode for Effortless Typing Payment will be charged to the account associated with your Apple ID when you confirm your purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription anytime by going to your account settings in the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy - https://voicestudio.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-a38b201d575145a892b48a7b7ae80c3c

Screenshots

Residue Disorders4 screens
Speechability4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Speechability at Free against Residue Disorders's $4.99. Speechability also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 42 months). Residue Disorders's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On ads and device support 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

Speechability is free to download; Residue Disorders costs $4.99 up front. Speechability sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Residue Disorders asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Residue Disorders ships an update every 42 months, Speechability every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Residue Disorders versus Speechability: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterResidue DisordersSpeechability
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 42 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlue Tree Publishing, Inc.Anant Patni

In-app purchases

None

Residue Disorders

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Speechability

Subscriptions2
  • Speechability Pro$2.991 Month
  • Speechability Pro$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Speechability Pro$19.99

Questions

Is Residue Disorders free?
Residue Disorders costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speechability free?
Speechability is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Residue Disorders or Speechability have ads?
Neither Residue Disorders nor Speechability shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Residue Disorders or Speechability?
Residue Disorders ships an update every 42 months, and Speechability every 3 days. Most recently, Residue Disorders was updated on October 8, 2026 and Speechability on October 16, 2026.

Other comparisons