Comparison

Spoken Tower vs Phonomate

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

Head to head
About

Spoken Tower

This app uses a voice-powered adventure game to help children develop reading, math, and speaking skills. It provides immediate feedback and personalized learning paths for independent practice, making learning feel like play.

Highlights
  • Voice-powered learning game
  • Reading, math, and speech practice
  • Independent play design
  • Immediate feedback system
  • Personalized learning path
  • Adventure-based gameplay
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Spoken Tower helps children build confidence in reading, math, and speaking through a voice powered learning game designed for independent play. Kids practice essential skills while playing a real adventure, not completing worksheets. WHY PARENTS TRUST SPOKEN TOWER • Designed by educational experts to cover the curriculum from kindergarten to 4th grade. • Encourages independent practice without constant supervision • Immediate feedback helps kids self-correct and improve naturally • Learning happens through gameplay, not drills or worksheets • Designed to keep kids engaged so practice happens consistently • Personalized & smart learning path WHY KIDS LOVE IT • A real adventure where every run feels fresh • Say the word or answer to shoot, unlock paths, and keep moving • Fast reactions and satisfying in game feedback • Feels like playing a game, not doing homework • Play math games, reading games, articulation games – all in one place WHAT SKILLS WILL MY CHILD PRACTICE WHILE PLAYING? Reading and early literacy • Letter and word recognition through in game prompts • Reading words out loud to unlock actions and progress • Practice with sight words and Dolch words during gameplay • Building reading confidence through repetition in a fun context Kids see the word, say the word, and use it immediately in the game. Math fluency • Quick math challenges integrated directly into gameplay • Saying the answer out loud to trigger actions and solutions • Repetition that helps kids get faster and more confident over time Math practice feels natural because it is part of the game loop. Speaking and articulation • Speaking out loud as part of every run • Practicing clear speech to progress in the game • Building confidence with speaking in a low pressure, game first environment INDEPENDENT PRACTICE WITH IMMEDIATE FEEDBACK Spoken Tower is designed for independent play. Kids receive instant feedback from the game itself, helping them adjust, retry, and improve without waiting for external correction. This immediate response keeps kids engaged, builds confidence, and supports real learning through repetition and action. The more they play, the more they practice. FROM AN AWARD-WINNING ED-TECH COMPANY Spoken Tower is developed by SAY IT Labs, an edtech company focused on speech, language, and learning through interactive technology. Our work is grounded in research and built in collaboration with experts in speech therapy, neuroscience, and child development. We design experiences that go beyond passive learning. By combining game design with evidence-based practice, we help children build real skills through repetition, engagement, and immediate feedback. SAFE FOR KIDS AND PARENT FRIENDLY Spoken Tower is designed with children and families in mind. • No ads • No third-party tracking • No disruptive pop-ups • Child-friendly design and content SUBSCRIPTION, PRICING & TERMS Access to The Spoken Tower requires a subscription after onboarding and includes a 7-day free trial. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase and prior to renewal. Subscriptions can be managed and canceled through your App Store account settings after purchase. TERMS OF USE https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PRIVACY POLICY https://www.sayitlabs.com/policies/privacy-policy

About

Phonomate

Features
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Phonomate is a speech therapy app packed with engaging, voice-powered games designed to help children master their speech sounds. Using real-time speech recognition, the games respond to what children say, transforming speech practice from repetitive drills into interactive play. Designed for speech-language pathologists, parents, and students, Phonomate combines motivating gameplay with powerful progress-monitoring tools, making it easy to practice, track growth, and celebrate success. FOUR TYPES OF PRACTICE, TWELVE GAMES Auditory Discrimination — Feed the Robot Before a child can produce a sound correctly, they need to hear the difference. Feed the Robot helps children learn to distinguish between target sounds by listening carefully and feeding the hungry robot the correct meal. Minimal Pairs — Lizard Log, Run Rabbit, Bye Monster, Bag of Fruit, Over the Moon, Puzzle Splash, Key Quest These games use word pairs that differ by just one sound, helping children connect what they hear with what they say. Say the correct word to make the action happen! Custom Word Practice — Gummy Jump, Snowman Builder Choose a speech sound and word position (initial, medial, or final), then select from expert-curated word lists or enter your own custom targets. The app listens in real time, and correct productions advance the game, keeping children engaged and motivated. Shaping & Placement Practice — Rising Lava, Bus Stop These games help children learn accurate placement for challenging sounds. Rising Lava uses real-time acoustic analysis to provide feedback on /r/ productions, while Bus Stop uses a live camera view to help children monitor tongue placement for /s/. BUILT FOR THERAPY • Voice-Powered Gameplay: Correct productions trigger actions in the game. • Expert Word Lists: Hundreds of targets organized by sound and word position. • Custom Word Practice: Enter your own target words for personalized sessions. • Progress Monitoring: Automatically track accuracy and measure growth over time. • SLP Dashboard: Students can connect with their speech-language pathologist, allowing clinicians to review practice data and monitor progress remotely. • Roster & Session Management: Organize your caseload, switch between students during sessions, and keep practice data separated by user. • Designed by an SLP: Built specifically for speech sound intervention and therapy. Phonomate turns speech practice into play while giving clinicians the tools they need to monitor progress, support carryover, and make every repetition count. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Spoken Tower4 screens
Phonomate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Spoken Tower at every 9 days against Phonomate's every 3 weeks. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Spoken Tower sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Phonomate sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spoken Tower ships an update every 9 days, Phonomate every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Spoken Tower versus Phonomate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpoken TowerPhonomate
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size815 MB161 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSAY IT LabsALANA L GLICKMAN

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Spoken Tower

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$69.991 Year
8 purchases

Phonomate

Subscriptions8
  • Phonomate Student/Family Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Phonomate Starter Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Phonomate Growth Monthly$14.991 Month
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  • Phonomate Pro Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Phonomate Student/Family Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Phonomate Starter Yearly$89.991 Year
  • Phonomate Growth Yearly$149.991 Year
  • Phonomate Pro Yearly$199.991 Year

Questions

Is Spoken Tower free?
Spoken Tower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Phonomate free?
Phonomate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spoken Tower or Phonomate have ads?
Neither Spoken Tower nor Phonomate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spoken Tower or Phonomate?
Spoken Tower ships an update every 9 days, and Phonomate every 3 weeks. Most recently, Spoken Tower was updated on October 15, 2026 and Phonomate on October 24, 2026.

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