Comparison

First Sounds vs Momo

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

Head to head
About

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/

About

Momo

Features
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Help your late talker say first words, right at home. Momo, a gentle baby elephant, says a word, your child says it back, and Momo listens and cheers. Short, playful speech practice for families working through speech delay. HOW A PRACTICE ROUND WORKS • Momo says the word aloud while an illustrated picture card shows what it means. • Your child says it back, and speech recognition listens for the word. • When the word is heard, Momo celebrates. After a few tries, a gentle hint suggests using the word in a short sentence. • You stay in control: tap Momo to try again, tap “Said it” or skip at any time. • If speech recognition isn't available, a listen-and-repeat mode keeps practice going. 600+ EVERYDAY WORDS IN 31 PACKS • Illustrated picture cards for the words families use every day • Start free with 3 packs: Speech, People and Feelings • Finish a pack and go straight on to the next one • Themes: speech, people, feelings, food, animals, school, actions, shapes, colors, clothes, numbers, transport, our body, stories, toys, drinks, snacks, jobs, party, fruits, vegetables, funfair, sports, sea, travel, garden, health, kitchen, places, self-care and at home SEE PROGRESS, DAY BY DAY • Practice history shows which words were said or skipped each day • A 7-day view, a practice streak and stars for every pack • Practice reminders at the time and on the days you choose PRACTICE IN YOUR FAMILY'S LANGUAGE • 20 learning languages, chosen separately from the app language, helpful for bilingual families • English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil and Portugal), Dutch, Polish, Russian, Turkish, Arabic, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Finnish, Swedish and Norwegian • Adjust Momo's voice, accent and speaking speed THOUGHTFUL DETAILS • A profile with your child's name and avatar • Haptics and sound options • Respects the Reduce Motion setting • No account needed; the profile and progress stay on your device • Speech recognition is provided by Apple MOMO PREMIUM Momo Premium unlocks every word pack. Choose a monthly or yearly plan; eligible users may get an introductory offer. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. A NOTE FOR PARENTS Momo supports speech practice at home. It does not replace a licensed speech-language pathologist. If you have questions about your child's speech, please talk to a qualified professional. Start with the 3 free packs today and celebrate every new word together. Privacy Policy: https://momo.selcoramobile.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://momo.selcoramobile.com/terms

Screenshots

First Sounds4 screens
Momo4 screens

Verdict

The call

First Sounds and Momo are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. First Sounds sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Momo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
First Sounds versus Momo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirst SoundsMomo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperValeriia ShchelkanovaMetehan Karadeniz

In-app purchases

1 purchases

First Sounds

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$5.99
3 purchases

Momo

Subscriptions3
  • Montly Premium$8.991 Month
  • Yearly 7D Premium7 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Yearly 30D Premium1 Month trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is First Sounds free?
First Sounds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Momo free?
Momo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do First Sounds or Momo have ads?
Neither First Sounds nor Momo shows ads.

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