Comparison

SLP Test Prep vs Phonomate

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

Head to head
About

SLP Test Prep

Features
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SLP Test Prep is an interactive learning platform designed to help speech-language pathology students prepare for the exam using games, quizzes, and structured study resources. Instead of rote memorization, the program focuses on understanding, application, and engagement. Study through live and recorded trivia-style games, interactive worksheets, and targeted crash courses built specifically for Praxis preparation.

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Phonomate

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Phonomate is a speech therapy app packed with engaging, voice-powered games designed to help children master their speech sounds. Using real-time speech recognition, the games respond to what children say, transforming speech practice from repetitive drills into interactive play. Designed for speech-language pathologists, parents, and students, Phonomate combines motivating gameplay with powerful progress-monitoring tools, making it easy to practice, track growth, and celebrate success. FOUR TYPES OF PRACTICE, TWELVE GAMES Auditory Discrimination โ€” Feed the Robot Before a child can produce a sound correctly, they need to hear the difference. Feed the Robot helps children learn to distinguish between target sounds by listening carefully and feeding the hungry robot the correct meal. Minimal Pairs โ€” Lizard Log, Run Rabbit, Bye Monster, Bag of Fruit, Over the Moon, Puzzle Splash, Key Quest These games use word pairs that differ by just one sound, helping children connect what they hear with what they say. Say the correct word to make the action happen! Custom Word Practice โ€” Gummy Jump, Snowman Builder Choose a speech sound and word position (initial, medial, or final), then select from expert-curated word lists or enter your own custom targets. The app listens in real time, and correct productions advance the game, keeping children engaged and motivated. Shaping & Placement Practice โ€” Rising Lava, Bus Stop These games help children learn accurate placement for challenging sounds. Rising Lava uses real-time acoustic analysis to provide feedback on /r/ productions, while Bus Stop uses a live camera view to help children monitor tongue placement for /s/. BUILT FOR THERAPY โ€ข Voice-Powered Gameplay: Correct productions trigger actions in the game. โ€ข Expert Word Lists: Hundreds of targets organized by sound and word position. โ€ข Custom Word Practice: Enter your own target words for personalized sessions. โ€ข Progress Monitoring: Automatically track accuracy and measure growth over time. โ€ข SLP Dashboard: Students can connect with their speech-language pathologist, allowing clinicians to review practice data and monitor progress remotely. โ€ข Roster & Session Management: Organize your caseload, switch between students during sessions, and keep practice data separated by user. โ€ข Designed by an SLP: Built specifically for speech sound intervention and therapy. Phonomate turns speech practice into play while giving clinicians the tools they need to monitor progress, support carryover, and make every repetition count. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SLP Test Prep4 screens
Phonomate4 screens

Verdict

The call

SLP Test Prep and Phonomate are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. SLP Test Prep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Phonomate sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SLP Test Prep versus Phonomate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSLP Test PrepPhonomate
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better16.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size16 MB161 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSLP Test PrepALANA L GLICKMAN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SLP Test Prep

One-time1
  • Pro Access$59.99
8 purchases

Phonomate

Subscriptions8
  • Phonomate Student/Family Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Phonomate Starter Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Phonomate Growth Monthly$14.991 Month
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  • Phonomate Pro Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Phonomate Student/Family Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Phonomate Starter Yearly$89.991 Year
  • Phonomate Growth Yearly$149.991 Year
  • Phonomate Pro Yearly$199.991 Year

Questions

Is SLP Test Prep free?
SLP Test Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Phonomate free?
Phonomate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SLP Test Prep or Phonomate have ads?
Neither SLP Test Prep nor Phonomate shows ads.

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