Comparison

English IPA Chart vs Articulate

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

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About

English IPA Chart

Features
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A simple English IPA app to help English learners master the 44 IPA symbols, including 20 vowels and 24 consonants. It covers both British English and American English and provides over 700 typical words to help the learners better understand the usage of these IPA symbols in words. To reduce the learner’s burden and confusion, we make a very clear comparison between the American English IPA and the British English IPA. You can just learn the different parts in American English… 【Key Features】 * No Ad & offline OK! * Simple 44 IPA symbol chart * British English and American English supported * Each IPA symbol has a clear category and description * Mouth shape and tongue position illustrations * Graphemes for each IPA symbol * Over 700 sample words with mp3 * Clear comparison between the American English IPA and British English IPA *【Buy once, use forever】

About

Articulate

Master the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and Americanist Phonetic Alphabet (APA) with structured lessons, interactive charts, and diverse practice modes. Hear native speaker pronunciations and receive AI coaching for your own speech. Track your progress and customize your learning experience.

Highlights
  • Structured learning path with 16 lessons
  • Interactive IPA charts with native audio
  • 9 practice modes for skill building
  • AI pronunciation coaching
  • Dual notation support (IPA/APA)
  • Progress tracking
  • Memory and speed games
Features
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Articulate is the most comprehensive way to learn the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and the Americanist Phonetic Alphabet (APA) on your phone. Whether you're a linguistics student, speech-language pathologist, language learner, actor, or accent coach, Articulate takes you from zero to fluent IPA reader through structured lessons, hands-on practice, and interactive reference tools. STRUCTURED LEARNING PATH 16 expertly crafted lessons across two phases guide you from the basics to advanced phonetic analysis: Phase 1 — Fundamentals: Learn the vocal tract, place and manner of articulation, voicing, the vowel space, how to read IPA transcriptions, and the differences between IPA and APA notation. Phase 2 — Phonemic vs. Phonetic: Master phonemes and allophones, minimal pairs, diacritics, broad vs. narrow transcription, and English dialect analysis. INTERACTIVE IPA CHARTS Tap any of the 92 phonemes on beautifully designed consonant and vowel charts to hear native speaker pronunciations, see articulatory descriptions, and explore example words across multiple languages. 9 PRACTICE MODES Build real skills with varied exercises: Flash Cards — Review symbols with configurable difficulty Listen & Identify — Hear a sound, pick the symbol Symbol Identification — See a symbol, name it Minimal Pairs — Train your ear on confusable sounds Speak & Check — Say a phoneme and get AI pronunciation coaching Free-Form Transcription — Type IPA with a built-in on-screen keyboard Articulation Quiz — Match descriptions to symbols Word Transcription — Transcribe English words Mixed Challenge — Random mix of all exercise types GAMES & CHALLENGES Symbol Match — Memory card game across three difficulty levels Speed Round — Answer questions against the clock with combo multipliers up to 5x REFERENCE TOOLS Common English Phonemes quick reference IPA to APA conversion table for switching between notation systems Dual notation support — view IPA, APA, or both side-by-side throughout the app NATIVE SPEAKER AUDIO Every phoneme includes high-quality audio recordings. Example words feature pronunciation from speakers of English, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Mandarin, Japanese, Hindi, and more. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See your phonemes explored, audio plays, favorites, and recently viewed sounds. Optional account creation syncs your progress across devices. CUSTOMIZABLE EXPERIENCE Choose your notation system (IPA, APA, or both) Auto-play audio on card load Show or hide difficulty indicators DESIGNED FOR Linguistics students and professors Speech-language pathologists Language learners and polyglots Actors and accent coaches Anyone curious about how human speech works All lessons, audio, and practice modes are included — no downloads or subscriptions required. An internet connection is needed only for Speak & Check pronunciation feedback and optional account sync. What's New: Initial release! 16 structured lessons, 92 interactive phonemes with native speaker audio, 9 practice modes, games, IPA charts, and pronunciation coaching.

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English IPA Chart4 screens
Articulate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Articulate at none against English IPA Chart's 1. English IPA Chart's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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

Both are free to download. English IPA Chart sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Articulate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
English IPA Chart versus Articulate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEnglish IPA ChartArticulate
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer丹丹 王Sam Fuller

In-app purchases

1 purchases

English IPA Chart

One-time1
  • Premium$1.99
None

Articulate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is English IPA Chart free?
English IPA Chart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Articulate free?
Articulate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do English IPA Chart or Articulate have ads?
Neither English IPA Chart nor Articulate shows ads.

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