Comparison

BASICS vs Continuum Speech Therapy

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

Head to head
About

BASICS

Features
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BASICS takes what happens in a therapy session and puts it in your hands. If you've ever sat in a waiting room wishing you knew how to help your child at home — this app was built for you. BASICS gives you a therapist-created plan for your child's speech, motor, social and everyday skills, one meaningful activity at a time. BUILT BY EXPERTS. MADE FOR PARENTS. Every plan, activity, game and video in BASICS comes from a multidisciplinary team — speech therapists, occupational therapists, behavioral therapists, special educators and child psychologists. You're never guessing. You're never alone with a search engine at midnight. HOW IT WORKS 1. Tell us about your child — Answer a few simple questions. No tests, no scores, no pressure. 2. Get your child's plan — Clear developmental goals, chosen the way a therapist would choose them, with a summary of your child's strengths and focus areas. 3. Do 3 small activities a day — Built into moments you already have: play, meals, bath time, getting dressed. No extra hours needed. 4. Watch how, then do it together — Every activity comes with a demo video, simple steps, and tips from therapists who've guided thousands of families. 5. Watch skills grow — Rate each activity and see your child move from just started to perfected. No streaks. No comparisons. Just your child's own journey. WHAT'S INSIDE ● Communication — from first words to phrases, sentences, questions and real conversation. Every activity embraces all the ways children communicate — speaking, gestures and AAC alike. ● Occupational Therapy — fine motor skills, coordination, sensory regulation, and everyday independence: dressing, brushing, eating, and more. ● Social Skills & Feelings — understanding emotions, staying calm, taking turns, making friends. ● Oral Motor & Articulation — playful foundations for clearer speech. ● Toilet Training — a patient, step-by-step program for children who need more time and structure. ● Reading & Writing — gentle early literacy, one step at a time. 250+ LEARNING GAMES Three worlds of practice that feels like play — Speech & Language, Academics, and Feelings & Friendships — starring friendly characters your child will love. From the team that won Google's Best App for Good for India (2023). SHOW ME HOW — VIDEO MODELING One of the most trusted teaching approaches for children with autism: real videos your child can watch and copy. First words, brushing teeth, getting dressed, saying hi, joining play — plus animal walks that build strength and help calm the body. WORKS ALONGSIDE YOUR THERAPIST BASICS extends and strengthens the guidance you receive from your child's therapy team — it never replaces it. Practice between sessions. Begin at home while you wait for services. Share the journey with the professionals you trust. EVERY CHILD'S PATH IS THEIR OWN No leaderboards. No milestones to race toward. No comparisons with other children — ever. BASICS celebrates the small wins that are actually enormous: the first word, the first buttoned shirt, the first "hi" to a friend. START TODAY Download BASICS, answer a few questions, and your child's plan is ready in minutes. 7-day free trial. Cancel anytime. You know your child. We know the way. Let's walk it together — one meaningful activity at a time. Questions? We're here: support@mywellnesshub.in · mywellnesshub.in BASICS Premium is an auto-renewable subscription (monthly or yearly) with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase, and it renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy & subscription terms: https://www.mywellnesshub.in/privacy-policy-basics-ai.php

About

Continuum Speech Therapy

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Continuum helps children continue building their speech skills between therapy sessions through fun, interactive, and trackable practice at home. For many families, speech therapy appointments happen only every few weeks due to scheduling conflicts, transportation barriers, insurance limitations, or limited access to speech-language pathologists. This creates a challenge: children need consistent practice, but parents often struggle to know if they are practicing enough, practicing correctly, or seeing progress. Continuum bridges the gap between therapy appointments by transforming speech practice into an engaging experience children enjoy and parents can confidently support. With Continuum, children can: • Practice target sounds through interactive activities • Receive immediate feedback using speech recognition technology • Watch correct mouth movements and hear accurate pronunciations • Complete engaging games that make practice feel less like homework • Build motivation through streaks, rewards, and progress milestones Parents and caregivers can: • Track practice frequency and speech accuracy • View progress over time • Understand areas where their child is improving • Stay connected to their child’s speech development journey Designed for parents who have children ages 6–10, Continuum combines speech therapy techniques with gamification to create consistent, meaningful practice outside the clinic. Practice. Play. Progress. Continuum gives families the tools they need to make speech practice more accessible, engaging, and rewarding–helping children build confidence and communication skills one step at a time.

Screenshots

BASICS4 screens
Continuum Speech Therapy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Continuum Speech Therapy at none against BASICS's 2. Continuum Speech Therapy also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). BASICS's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads and device support 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. BASICS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Continuum Speech Therapy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BASICS ships an update every 2 weeks, Continuum Speech Therapy every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
BASICS versus Continuum Speech Therapy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBASICSContinuum Speech Therapy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWellness Hub India Private LimitedBoys & Girls Clubs of Chicago

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BASICS

Subscriptions2
  • BASICS Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • BASICS Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

Continuum Speech Therapy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BASICS free?
BASICS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Continuum Speech Therapy free?
Continuum Speech Therapy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BASICS or Continuum Speech Therapy have ads?
Neither BASICS nor Continuum Speech Therapy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BASICS or Continuum Speech Therapy?
BASICS ships an update every 2 weeks, and Continuum Speech Therapy every 3 days. Most recently, BASICS was updated on October 28, 2026 and Continuum Speech Therapy on October 25, 2026.

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