Comparison

Speech Math vs Black Spectacles

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

Head to head
About

Speech Math

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You can easily solve math problems. Now listen to the problem aloud and solve it. You can choose and solve one of the 3 problems of addition, subtraction and multiplication to check and improve your math skills. Provides the ability to listen to and solve math problems by voice. *characteristic* - Supports three arithmetic operations: addition, subtraction, and multiplication - total number of problems - Enter the answer and check the correct answer immediately - Play the four arithmetic operations with TTS voice - Voice language: English, Japanese, Korean, German, French, Spanish - Supported from WatchOS 9.0 - Bluetooth connection required for audio playback - Support option to play through the watch's own speaker ** If you have any questions while using it, please send it to junhuloveapple@gmail.com or through the inquiry form in the app.

About

Black Spectacles

Prepare for ARE® and CSE® exams with engaging videos, flashcards, and quizzes. Download content for offline viewing anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Exam preparation
  • Engaging videos
  • Interactive flashcards
  • Quizzes
  • Offline video downloads
Features
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Black Spectacles helps you prepare for the ARE® and CSE® exams with engaging videos, interactive flashcards, and quizzes. You can also download your prep videos and watch them offline anytime, anywhere.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Black Spectacles at Free against Speech Math's $0.99. Black Spectacles also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 10 months). Speech Math's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Black Spectacles is free to download; Speech Math costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speech Math ships an update every 10 months, Black Spectacles fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Speech Math versus Black Spectacles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeech MathBlack Spectacles
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—3.8 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkim juyoungBlack Spectacles, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Speech Math

No in-app purchases

None

Black Spectacles

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speech Math free?
Speech Math costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Black Spectacles free?
Black Spectacles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Speech Math or Black Spectacles have ads?
Neither Speech Math nor Black Spectacles shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speech Math or Black Spectacles?
Speech Math ships an update every 10 months, and Black Spectacles fortnightly. Most recently, Speech Math was updated on October 7, 2026 and Black Spectacles on October 1, 2026.

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