# Articulation Teacher vs Speech Start

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Articulation Teacher | Speech Start |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (213 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/articulation-teacher-speech/id6444901482/reviews)** | [4.1 (318 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-start-language-therapy/id6740726387/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 213 | **318** |
| Positive reviews | **86.7% of reviews** | 62.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SpeakEasy Community](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511838621) | [Gliden Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858877279) |

## What reviewers say

### Articulation Teacher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/articulation-teacher-speech/id6444901482)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Articulation Teacher (1 Month) | $5.99 | per month |
| Articulation Teacher Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| G Sound | $7.99 | one-time |
| S Sound | $7.99 | one-time |
| L Sound | $7.99 | one-time |
| R Sound | $7.99 | one-time |
| 2 Sets: R and R-Blend Sounds | $12.99 | one-time |
| Custom 6 Sound Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Custom 6 Sound Bundle #2 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Custom 6 Sound Bundle #3 | $29.99 | one-time |
| All Sounds - Special | $34.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Sounds (Discounted) | $41.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All (20 Sounds) | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Laggy, freezing, skipping
- Schwa sound pronunciation issues in samples

**Requested features**

- Printable practice options
- More sounds in the free version


### Speech Start

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-start-language-therapy/id6740726387)

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)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $49.99 | per month |
| 3-month subscription | $89.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Plan | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Unauthorized charges

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- More variety in games and activities
- Improved personalization and progress tracking


## Frequently asked 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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