Comparison

SpeechLP vs Articulation Lab

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

Head to head
About

SpeechLP

This app provides AI-powered articulation games for children aged 2-9 to practice speech sounds. It offers real-time feedback, progress tracking, and over 1,000 target words, making practice engaging and effective for both children and speech-language pathologists.

Highlights
  • Articulation games for all consonant sounds
  • Real-time AI speech feedback
  • Sound-by-sound progress tracking
  • Over 1,000 target words
  • Speech sound screener
  • Record and share audio
Features
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Speech therapy practice for kids that actually works — AI-powered articulation games used by 1,000+ speech-language pathologists and the families they refer. Is your child working on their R sound? Apraxia? A speech delay? More than 3.4 million American children have speech sound disorders — and the SLPs who treat them are stretched thin, with waitlists growing. Progress takes consistent, accurate practice, in session and every day between them. SpeechLP was built with SLPs to deliver exactly that. SpeechLP helps children ages 2–9 practice articulation and speech sounds through AI-guided games that make daily practice feel like play. With 1,000+ words covering R, S, TH, L, all consonants, and blends, carryover practice becomes something kids actually ask to do. "By far the best in-session and at-home articulation games." — Sarah Fleishman, SLP-CCC WHY IT WORKS Research published in the Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research found that children receiving real-time acoustic feedback improved 2.4x faster than those receiving traditional motor-based treatment alone. SpeechLP puts that principle in your child's hands: real-time AI listening delivers gentle, sound-by-sound feedback, so kids hear and correct their own speech in the moment. Smart voice detection separates their phonetic speech from the game's own music and sounds, so every score reflects a real attempt, and real wins. KEY FEATURES - Articulation games for every consonant sound, blends, and common error patterns - Real-time AI speech feedback — kids hear instantly when they get it right - Record & share — capture a whole game, your child's voice included, and send it to family or their SLP - Sound-by-sound progress tracking so you see exactly where your child is improving - 1,000+ target words across R, S, TH, L, and more - Quick speech sound screener for home, clinic, or classroom - Age-appropriate games and vocabulary for ages 2–9 - Private by design — secure, on-device audio analysis - 100% HIPAA and COPPA compliant FOR PARENTS Whether your child sees a speech therapist weekly or you're still on a waitlist, SpeechLP gives you a trusted way to practice every day — and to actually see it working. Watch progress climb sound by sound, and record the wins to share with family and your therapist. Just a few minutes a day makes a measurable difference. FOR SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS Over 1,000 SLPs use and refer SpeechLP for articulation practice — in session and for carryover at home. Refer and manage clients directly in the platform, track results by sound over time, and connect it with SpeechTherapist.app to instantly generate session notes and much more. You can share in-game recordings with families, and vice versa, so you hear real practice attempts — not just scores. WHY EARLY PRACTICE MATTERS Untreated speech sound disorders can affect confidence, reading development, and social outcomes well into adulthood. Early, consistent articulation practice changes that trajectory — and SpeechLP makes it easy to start today. - Supports iPhone and iPad - Ideal for at-home practice, carryover, and early intervention - Trusted by parents, teachers, and speech-language pathologists Download SpeechLP and turn daily speech therapy practice into playtime your child looks forward to. SpeechLP is not a substitute for professional speech therapy. Ask your licensed speech-language pathologist if SpeechLP is right for your family. Terms of Use: https://speechlp.com/terms-of-use

About

Articulation Lab

This app helps children improve their speech clarity through engaging games and practice activities. It targets specific speech sounds at various levels, from single sounds to reading passages, with progress tracking and rewards.

Highlights
  • Speech sound practice
  • Interactive games
  • Progress tracking
  • Reward system
  • Multiple profile support
  • Reading activities
Features
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Articulation Lab was developed by speech-language therapist Gülce Tüzüner to help children recognize speech sounds and practice them through playful activities. Certified and rated 5/5 by the Educational App Store. Children can practice at the sound, syllable, word, phrase, sentence, and reading levels. Activities are organized around 10 target sounds: R, S, L, SH, CH, TH, Z, J, K, and G. Articulation Lab includes: • 10 speech sound targets • 9 interactive game modes • 700+ word and picture-supported practice items with audio • Sound warm-ups, word, phrase, and sentence practice • Minimal pair and listening activities • Voice recording so children can hear their own practice • Reading lists and reading passages • Customizable word lists for practice activities • Daily goals, progress tracking, and rewards • Support for multiple child profiles The free version includes access to S sound activities, previews of the first three items in eligible activities, one child profile, and up to 15 practice rounds per day. Articulation Lab Plus unlocks all target sounds, games, practice activities, reading content, and support for multiple profiles. Articulation Lab is designed to support speech sound practice. It does not diagnose or treat speech disorders and does not replace evaluation or therapy by a qualified speech-language professional. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://articulationlab.app/privacy

Screenshots

SpeechLP4 screens
Articulation Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Articulation Lab at 5.0 against SpeechLP's 4.4. Articulation Lab also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%). SpeechLP's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (77 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. SpeechLP sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month and Articulation Lab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Articulation Lab holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpeechLP has 77 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of SpeechLP's written reviews are positive against 100% of Articulation Lab's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpeechLP ships an update every 4 days, Articulation Lab monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SpeechLP versus Articulation Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeechLPArticulation Lab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (77 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings77 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size582 MB247 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperParagraphAIGULCE TUZUNER

Customer experience

SpeechLP

All ratings77 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral6.5%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%

Articulation Lab

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

SpeechLP

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly Unlimited$15.001 Month
  • Monthly Professional7 Days trial$20.001 Month
  • Monthly Pro$59.001 Month
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  • Annual Unlimited7 Days trial$99.001 Year
  • Annual Pro$349.001 Year
2 purchases

Articulation Lab

Subscriptions2
  • Articulation Lab Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Articulation Lab Plus Yearly$34.991 Year

Questions

Is SpeechLP free?
SpeechLP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Articulation Lab free?
Articulation Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SpeechLP or Articulation Lab?
Articulation Lab is rated higher. SpeechLP averages 4.4 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Articulation Lab averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do SpeechLP or Articulation Lab have ads?
Neither SpeechLP nor Articulation Lab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpeechLP or Articulation Lab?
SpeechLP ships an update every 4 days, and Articulation Lab monthly. Most recently, SpeechLP was updated on October 30, 2026 and Articulation Lab on October 31, 2026.

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