Comparison

IPA Chart English & Phonetics vs Articulate

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

Head to head
About

IPA Chart English & Phonetics

Master English pronunciation with this comprehensive phonetics app. It offers detailed guidance on vowel, diphthong, and consonant sounds, including mouth shape visuals, to help you speak more clearly and confidently.

Highlights
  • International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) guidance
  • Vowel sound practice
  • Diphthong sound practice
  • Consonant sound practice
  • Mouth shape visualization
  • Pronunciation dictionary
Features
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Struggling with English pronunciation? IPA Chart English turns the International Phonetic Alphabet into an interactive coach — tap any of the 44 sounds, watch the mouth-shape guide, then speak and get instant scoring. WHAT YOU GET • Interactive IPA Chart – all 44 English sounds with native audio, sample words and mouth-shape videos • Pronunciation Check – speak into the mic and see exactly which sounds you got right • IPA Translator – paste any text OR snap a photo and get its full IPA transcription instantly • Shadowing – repeat after native speakers, sentence by sentence, with a built-in dictionary lookup • Dictation – train your listening by typing what you hear • Vocabulary Flashcards & Word Scramble – build and review your own word lists • Lessons – structured audio/video lessons from basic to advanced WHY LEARNERS LOVE IT • Learn the WHY behind each sound: tongue position, mouth shape, voiced vs unvoiced • Practice speaking without fear — the app listens, not people • Works for American & British English learners at every level PRO SUBSCRIPTION Unlock all lessons, advanced vocabulary packs and remove ads. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before renewal. Manage anytime in App Store settings. Privacy Policy: https://ipachart.app/policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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.

Screenshots

IPA Chart English & Phonetics4 screens
Articulate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Articulate at 5.0 against IPA Chart English & Phonetics's 4.3. Articulate also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). IPA Chart English & Phonetics's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. IPA Chart English & Phonetics sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Articulate asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Articulate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPA Chart English & Phonetics has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
IPA Chart English & Phonetics versus Articulate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPA Chart English & PhoneticsArticulate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (23 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings23 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCan Van NghiSam Fuller

Customer experience

IPA Chart English & Phonetics

All ratings23 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative13.0%

Articulate

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

IPA Chart English & Phonetics

Subscriptions3
  • PRO Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • PRO Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • PRO Annual$29.991 Year
None

Articulate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPA Chart English & Phonetics free?
IPA Chart English & Phonetics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Articulate free?
Articulate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IPA Chart English & Phonetics or Articulate?
Articulate is rated higher. IPA Chart English & Phonetics averages 4.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Articulate averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do IPA Chart English & Phonetics or Articulate have ads?
IPA Chart English & Phonetics shows ads; Articulate does not.

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