# Sara vs Sona

The clearest difference is ads: Sara at none against Sona's shown. Sona's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sara sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $19.00 per month and Sona sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sona holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Sara ships an update every 10 days, Sona every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sara | Sona |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sara-articulation-practice/id6746703792/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sona-speech-practice/id6785755867/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 311 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sara Technology, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782079456) | [Travis Wardrop](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785755869) |

## What reviewers say

### Sara

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sara-articulation-practice/id6746703792)

This app provides daily, evidence-based speech articulation practice for children, guided by AI and designed by speech-language pathologists. It offers personalized sessions and progress tracking to support speech development at home.

**Highlights:** AI-powered speech error detection, Personalized practice sessions, Real-time feedback, Progress dashboard for parents, Evidence-based practice routines, COPPA compliant

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access – 1 Child | $19.00 | per month |
| Full Access – 3 Children | $37.00 | per month |
| Full Access – 4 Children | $46.00 | per month |
| Full Access – 5 Children | $55.00 | per month |
| Full Access – 6 Children | $64.00 | per year |
| Full Access – 2 Children | $144.99 | per year |
| Full Access – 3 Children | $190.99 | per year |
| Full Access – 4 Children | $239.00 | per year |
| Full Access – 6 Children | $329.00 | per year |


### Sona

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sona-speech-practice/id6785755867)

This app transforms at-home speech practice into engaging games for children, guided by a pediatric speech-language pathologist. It offers various playful activities designed to help children practice specific speech sounds, with a parent-controlled section for progress tracking and customization.

**Highlights:** Playful speech practice games, Child-friendly bird character, Targeted speech sound practice, Age-appropriate game modes, Parental control and progress tracking, Developed with speech-language pathologist

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sona Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Sona Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Sona Premium, One Payment | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sara free?

Sara is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sona free?

Sona is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sara or Sona?

Sona is rated higher. Sara averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Sona averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Sara or Sona have ads?

Sona shows ads; Sara does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sara or Sona?

Sara ships an update every 10 days, and Sona every 3 days. Most recently, Sara was updated on November 5, 2026 and Sona on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*