Comparison

Articulation Teacher vs Speech Start

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

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About

Articulation Teacher

This app helps children improve their pronunciation and articulation skills through engaging in-app games and evidence-based home activities. It focuses on specific sounds and letters, guided by a Speech Language Pathologist.

Highlights
  • Targeted sound practice
  • In-app articulation games
  • Printable home activities
  • Introductory sound videos
  • Digital and printable cue cards
  • Developmental milestone tracking
  • Learning articles
Features
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Improve your child's articulation and pronunciation! Brought to you by a Speech Language Pathologist and the creator of the SpeakEasy: Home Speech Therapy app which has accelerated early language development for over 100,000 families. With Articulation Teacher, you choose specific sounds to work on with your child. You can work on Early Sounds like D or T, Middle Sounds like G or S, or Late Sounds like L or R. Articulation Teacher includes at home articulation activities to do with your child outside of the app as well as games to play with your child in the app. All suggestions are evidence-based and research-backed. Let's dive into what each sound set includes: --- In-App Games Our articulation games are best played side by side with your child, but if your child is up for it they can play the games on their own as well. For each sound, we have the following games: Splat: say the selected word, and have your child splat it from the choices on the screen! Name It: our simplest game, this is meant for rapidly trying to say different words using digital flash cards. Swipe to the next word and help your child say it out loud. Sound Check: look at and listen to each word, and have your child decide whether the word includes the sound you're working on or not. Space Match: play this out-of-this-world memory game, saying each word as you flip over each card, to work on both articulation and cognitive skills. Paper Games: print a list of articulation practice words and play these games around your house, bringing articulation practice directly into the world around you. --- Home Activities Each sound has 5 activities to try with your child at home. You can read these activities ahead of time, then do them with your child when you can. We recommend trying to do at least one Home Activity each day, and we encourage repetition as much as possible! Home Activities that focus on pronunciation and articulation are the most effective way to spend time with your child to work on speech development. We use videos, books, songs, and the world around you to help integrate articulation practice into every day. --- What Sounds and Letters Are Included? In Articulation Teacher, you can work on the following sounds: Early Sounds: B, P, M, D, T, N, and Vowels Intermediate Sounds: K, G, W, F, S, SH, and Multisyllabic Words Advanced Sounds: L, Final -L, R, R Blends, S Blends, and TH --- More Features Each sound also has an intro video that teaches you how the sound is made, as well as a digital and printable cue card which you can use to help remind your child to pronounce a sound. This cue card fits within the cueing hierarchy explained in the intro video. Cues are an essential part of articulation practice that we integrate directly into our games and activities. Plus, check out developmental milestones to know if your child is on track, and read free learning articles related to articulation development. Articulation Teacher is also meant to be used by SLPs during their sessions as an aid to articulation practice. For more speech and language activities, including learning key language stimulation strategies, try our other app, SpeakEasy: Home Speech Therapy. Please note, Articulation Teacher is not affiliated with Articulation Station. Download and become an Articulation Teacher at home today!

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

Articulation Teacher4 screens
Speech Start4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Articulation Teacher at 4.7 against Speech Start's 4.1. Articulation Teacher also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 63%) and device support (3 vs 1). Speech Start's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 28 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. Articulation Teacher sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month 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

Articulation Teacher holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 213 and 318 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Articulation Teacher's written reviews are positive against 63% of Speech Start's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Articulation Teacher ships an update every 28 months, Speech Start every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Articulation Teacher versus Speech Start: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArticulation TeacherSpeech Start
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (213 ratings) — better4.1 (318 ratings)
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews — better62.7% of reviews
Number of ratings213318 — better
Update frequencyEvery 28 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
Size38 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpeakEasy CommunityGliden Ltd

Customer experience

Articulation Teacher

All ratings211 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative6.7%

Speech Start

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

User reviews

Articulation Teacher

From 213 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great user interface
  • 👍 Very detailed content
  • 👍 Excellent for parents and SLPs
  • 👍 Highly recommended for home practice
  • 👍 Best speech app used

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Laggy, freezing, skipping
  • 🐛 Almost unusable due to performance
  • 🐛 Limited sounds in free version
  • 🐛 Too expensive
  • 🐛 Schwa sound pronunciation issues in samples

Speech Start

From 318 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Engaging games and activities
  • 🚀 Noticeable improvements in speech
  • 🧠 Helpful for speech delays and bilingual kids
  • 😊 Kids enjoy using the app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional technical issues like login problems and charges
  • 🔁 Some repetitive activities
  • 💰 Paid features required for full benefits

Bugs and requests

Articulation Teacher

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Laggy, freezing, skipping
  • Schwa sound pronunciation issues in samples

Requested features

2 requests
  • Printable practice options
  • More sounds in the free version

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

13 purchases

Articulation Teacher

Subscriptions2
  • Articulation Teacher (1 Month)7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Articulation Teacher Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time11
  • G Sound$7.99
  • S Sound$7.99
  • L Sound$7.99
Show 8 more
  • R Sound$7.99
  • 2 Sets: R and R-Blend Sounds$12.99
  • Custom 6 Sound Bundle$29.99
  • Custom 6 Sound Bundle #2$29.99
  • Custom 6 Sound Bundle #3$29.99
  • All Sounds - Special$34.99
  • Unlock All Sounds (Discounted)$41.99
  • Unlock All (20 Sounds)$49.99
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 Articulation Teacher free?
Articulation Teacher 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, Articulation Teacher or Speech Start?
Articulation Teacher is rated higher. Articulation Teacher averages 4.7 out of 5 from 213 ratings, while Speech Start averages 4.1 from 318 ratings.
Do Articulation Teacher or Speech Start have ads?
Neither Articulation Teacher nor Speech Start shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Articulation Teacher or Speech Start?
Articulation Teacher ships an update every 28 months, and Speech Start every 2 weeks. Most recently, Articulation Teacher was updated on October 20, 2026 and Speech Start on October 24, 2026.

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