Comparison

SpeakÆpp vs First Sounds

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

Head to head
About

SpeakÆpp

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SpeakÆpp is a powerful tool for speech training, developed to enhance pronunciation through targeted exercises. The app guides you from isolated speech sounds to words, phrases, and full sentences containing the target sounds. Illustrations and high-frequency vocabulary reinforce your learning, while minimal-pair exercises help you distinguish and produce speech sounds accurately. By listening to native speakers and recording your own pronunciation, you can compare, refine, and gradually improve clarity and accuracy. Full access to all content and features is available exclusively with an in-app auto-renewable subscription. No additional purchases required. All future language content will be included at no extra cost. Who Is SpeakÆpp For? SpeakÆpp is suitable for: • Second-language learners • Language teachers • Children with speech sound disorders • Individuals with acquired speech or language impairments • Speech-language pathologists Key Features • Native model voices – listen to accurate pronunciation of speech sounds, words, phrases, and full sentences. • Recording and playback – record your own pronunciation, compare it with the model, and practice freely. • Structured progression – train systematically from sounds to words, phrases, and sentences. • Visual support – see where and how each sound is produced in the vocal tract. • High-frequency vocabulary – practice with common words to strengthen learning. • Minimal-pair exercises – build precise perception and production of speech sounds. • Full privacy – all recordings are stored locally on your device and never uploaded. Language Support Currently available in Norwegian, English and French. Additional languages will be added in upcoming app updates and are included in your subscription at no extra cost. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.kopland.no/en/privacy/speakapp

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First Sounds

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Help your child practise first sounds, syllables, and everyday words at home. FirstSound combines playful voice activities, clear visual feedback, and parent-created practice in one calm, child-friendly app. FEATURES - Guided word and syllable activities with simple prompts - Everyday words for needs, choices, and feelings - A live loudness meter with clear green-zone feedback - Voice-reactive AR activities - Separate child profiles, history, and free PDF reports - Custom words and syllables with your own picture and parent voice recording - Interface in 16 supported languages and Parent Gate for purchases or external links - Works offline and requires no FirstSound account PRO SUBSCRIPTION - Full practice catalog and AR activities - Create words and syllables tailored to your child - Add an image from your photo library and record a familiar parent voice - Eligible users can receive a three-day free trial - Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled PRIVACY AND SAFETY FirstSound is for home practice and is not a medical device. The microphone measures live loudness during activities. A voice recording is stored only when a parent chooses to create one. When iCloud is available, progress, parent-created activities, pictures, and recordings are backed up only to the user's private iCloud account. FirstSound cannot access them. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SpeakÆpp4 screens
First Sounds4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SpeakÆpp at every 5 days against First Sounds's every 3 weeks. SpeakÆpp also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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. SpeakÆpp sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and First Sounds sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpeakÆpp ships an update every 5 days, First Sounds every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
SpeakÆpp versus First Sounds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeakÆppFirst Sounds
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSindre Kopland-HansenValeriia Shchelkanova

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SpeakÆpp

Subscriptions4
  • SpeakÆpp Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • SpeakÆpp Premium 3-Month$14.993 Months
  • SpeakÆpp Premium 6-Month$29.996 Months
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  • SpeakÆpp Premium 12-Month$49.991 Year
1 purchases

First Sounds

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$5.99

Questions

Is SpeakÆpp free?
SpeakÆpp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is First Sounds free?
First Sounds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SpeakÆpp or First Sounds have ads?
Neither SpeakÆpp nor First Sounds shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpeakÆpp or First Sounds?
SpeakÆpp ships an update every 5 days, and First Sounds every 3 weeks. Most recently, SpeakÆpp was updated on September 11, 2026 and First Sounds on September 8, 2026.

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