Comparison

Speech Therapy 4 vs Speech Start

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

Head to head
About

Speech Therapy 4

This app helps children practice saying complex words through interactive video exercises and AI-powered feedback. It uses scientifically proven video modeling to engage mirror neurons and rewards improvements with extended playtime.

Highlights
  • AI-powered pronunciation analysis
  • 1000+ prerecorded video exercises
  • Reward system for improved articulation
  • Voice-activated interactive learning
  • Scientifically proven video modeling
  • Progressive learning steps
Features
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The developer of the only clinically-validated language therapy application MITA that was downloaded by over 3 million families, brings you a series of Speech Therapy apps: Speech Therapy Step 1 – Preverbal exercises Speech Therapy Step 2 – Learn to sequence sounds Speech Therapy Step 3 – Learn to say 500+ words Speech Therapy Step 4 – Learn to say complex words Speech Therapy Step 5 – Record your own model words and exercise articulation Speech Therapy Step 4 is for children who already learned many words and want to exercise on their articulation. HOW IT WORKS? Speech Therapy Step 4 uses 1000+ prerecorded video exercises. These videos encourage children to mirror words’ pronunciation. A proprietary AI algorithm measures similarity between model words and children’s vocalizations. Improvements are rewarded with reinforcers and PlayTime. This technique was demonstrated to improve speech production in toddlers, late talkers (speech delay), children with Apraxia of Speech, Stuttering, Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorder, Dysarthria. Video exercises are followed by a PlayTime. Improvements in performance are rewarded with reinforcers and a longer PlayTime. In order to achieve a longer PlayTime, children try to improve their articulation. In this way the app works autonomously all the time encouraging children to improve articulation. LEARN WITH SPEECH THERAPY STEP 4 - The only speech therapy app that rewards your child proportionally to the improvement of their articulation. - Uses scientifically proven video modeling for effective speech development. - Voice-activated functionality provides a fun, interactive learning experience. - The app basic version is completely FREE! - No ads. SCIENTIFICALLY-PROVEN LEARNING TECHNIQUES Speech Therapy Step 4 uses video modeling to create an immersive learning environment. When children watch model videos in real time, their MIRROR NEURONS are engaged. This is scientifically proven to be highly effective in speech development. FROM THE DEVELOPERS OF THE CLINICALLY-VALIDATED LANGUAGE THERAPY APPLICATION MITA Speech Therapy Step 4 is developed by Dr. A. Vyshedskiy, a neuroscientist from Boston University; R. Dunn, a Harvard-educated early-child-development specialist; MIT-educated, J. Elgart and a group of award-winning artists and developers working alongside experienced therapists.

About

Speech Start

This app helps parents track their child's language development with interactive assessments and engaging games. It provides personalized learning plans and expert-backed strategies to support communication skills. Monitor progress and unlock a full learning experience with premium features.

Highlights
  • Tailored assessment for age and development
  • Covers vocabulary, play, pragmatics, comprehension, hearing, expression
  • Interactive exercises and speech-building games
  • Expert-backed insights and strategies
  • Progress tracking and adaptive learning
  • Personalized learning path (Premium)
  • Detailed reports with expert recommendations (Premium)
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Is your child meeting their language milestones? Take the guesswork out of speech and language development with our comprehensive, child-friendly program! More than just an assessment tool, our app guides your child’s learning journey with interactive activities, expert-led exercises, and engaging speech-building games. Backed by speech therapists and designed for parents, our app identifies your child’s strengths and areas that may need extra support—then provides a personalized learning plan to help them thrive. Key Features - Tailored Assessment – Interactive questions ensure each evaluation is uniquely adjusted to your child’s age and developmental stage. - All Key Language Skills Covered – We assess Vocabulary, Play, Pragmatics, Comprehension, Hearing, and Expression, building the foundation for strong communication. - Learning Materials, Exercises, and Games – Get access to hundreds of engaging exercises, speech-building games, and expert-approved activities tailored to your child's needs. - Expert-Backed Insights – Receive practical tips and evidence-based strategies developed by certified speech-language pathologists to support your child’s growth at home. - Progress Tracking – Monitor improvements over time with detailed reports and adaptive learning recommendations, ensuring continuous development. --- Premium Features – Unlock the Full Learning Experience! Upgrade to Premium and get access to a fully personalized speech development program based on all the app’s materials! - Customized Learning Path – A program that adapts to your child’s needs based on assessment results, focusing on areas that need the most support. - Full Report with Expert Recommendations – Receive a **detailed report from a speech-language pathologist (SLP)** with personalized insights and actionable steps to support your child's progress. - Daily Speech Exercises – Engaging games, execises and video-based activities to improve language skills. Help your child build confidence in communication with expert-designed, interactive learning. Start their speech journey today! --- Subscription Details: - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. Why Go Premium? - Enjoy unlimited access to all of **Speech Start’s** tools, exclusive content, and advanced features! - Whether you're looking for engaging learning activities or exploring unique AI-powered tools, the premium version offers something for everyone. --- Privacy Policy: https://speechstart.com/legal/privacy Terms of Use: https://speechstart.com/legal/terms

Screenshots

Speech Therapy 44 screens
Speech Start4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speech Start at 63% against Speech Therapy 4's 0%. Speech Start also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Speech Therapy 4's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). 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. Speech Therapy 4 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Speech Start sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Speech Start holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speech Start has 318 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Speech Therapy 4's written reviews are positive against 63% of Speech Start's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speech Therapy 4 ships an update every 2 months, Speech Start every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Speech Therapy 4 versus Speech Start: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeech Therapy 4Speech Start
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (8 ratings)4.1 (318 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews62.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8318 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImagiRation LLCGliden Ltd

Customer experience

Speech Therapy 4

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Speech Start

All ratings312 ratings
Positive76.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative19.6%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive62.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative34.7%

Bugs and requests

Speech Therapy 4

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Speech Start

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login issues
  • Unauthorized charges

Requested features

3 requests
  • Offline mode
  • More variety in games and activities
  • Improved personalization and progress tracking

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Speech Therapy 4

One-time1
  • Speech Therapy Step 4 Lifetime$29.99
3 purchases

Speech Start

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Plan1 Month trial$49.991 Month
  • 3-month subscription3 Months trial$89.993 Months
  • Annual Plan1 Year trial$199.991 Year

Questions

Is Speech Therapy 4 free?
Speech Therapy 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speech Start free?
Speech Start is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Speech Therapy 4 or Speech Start?
Speech Start is rated higher. Speech Therapy 4 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Speech Start averages 4.1 from 318 ratings.
Do Speech Therapy 4 or Speech Start have ads?
Neither Speech Therapy 4 nor Speech Start shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speech Therapy 4 or Speech Start?
Speech Therapy 4 ships an update every 2 months, and Speech Start every 2 weeks. Most recently, Speech Therapy 4 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Speech Start on October 30, 2026.

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