Comparison

Leavo vs SpeakEd

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

Head to head
About

Leavo

Features
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14 languages. Quick rounds. Words that stick. Leavo turns language learning into a quick game for any spare moment. Learn in short lessons, focus on difficult words, or challenge yourself with Sprint, Blitz, and other game modes. German, English, Spanish, French, Albanian, Kosovo Albanian, Croatian, Bosnian, Serbian, Montenegrin, Macedonian, Bulgarian, Slovenian, and Kurdish (Kurmanji) are available to learn. You can pair any two of them, except Albanian with Kosovo Albanian. Albanian and Kosovo Albanian are offered as separate learning options, each with its own course and content. Serbian supports both Latin and Cyrillic scripts. Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, Montenegrin, Macedonian, Bulgarian, Slovenian, and Kurdish are still in beta. These courses were created with automated tools and have not yet been fully reviewed by native speakers, so individual errors may occur. You can see the exact amount of content for each language directly in Leavo under β€œLanguages & Words.” Learn in different ways β€’ Translation and recognition β€’ Listening comprehension β€’ Spelling with your own input β€’ Fill-in-the-blank sentences β€’ Grammar and conjugation β€’ Build sentences from word blocks β€’ Dictation: listen and write After every answer, you see the correct solution. When you make a mistake, Leavo also explains why. Small typos or missing accents can be recognized as β€œalmost correct.” 12 game and learning modes β€’ Flow: 12 questions at your own pace β€’ Focus: difficult and due words first β€’ Sprint: 60 seconds against the clock β€’ Endless: three lives β€’ Trio: translate using any two of German, English, Spanish, and French β€’ Pairs: match words against the clock β€’ Practice Mistakes: repeat open mistakes β€’ Daily: your round for today β€’ Numbers: read, hear, and build numbers β€’ True or False: decide quickly β€’ Picture Cards: from image to word β€’ Blitz: eight seconds per question Play with a goal β€’ A boss round at the end of every course unit β€’ Daily and weekly quests that earn XP β€’ A daily streak with shields for days you skip β€’ Card designs you unlock as you play Vocabulary, grammar, and progress Browse all available terms and mark words as Known, Difficult, or Favorite. Your progress is tracked separately for recognition, listening, and spelling. The grammar overview explains rules with examples and common mistakes, and grammar exercises link directly to the matching explanation. Number trainer Practice numbers from 0 to 999,999 by reading, listening, building them from blocks, or playing against the clock. Listening and pronunciation Listening exercises use the Apple system voices available on your device. They are only available for languages with a suitable installed or available voice. Start for free Without a subscription, you can use Flow and Daily, take the whole A1 course and its boss rounds, browse Words, practice numbers up to 100, and check your level and progress. Mistake review is unlimited, and you can play three rounds in each Premium mode for free every day. Leavo Premium unlocks courses from A2, all additional game modes without limits, numbers above 100, and the full grammar overview. Monthly and yearly subscriptions include the same features. Price and duration are shown before purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled before the end of the current billing period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. You can restore purchases in Settings and manage or cancel your subscription there. Private and offline Leavo does not require its own user account. β€’ no ads β€’ no tracking β€’ your learning progress stays on your device β€’ learning works offline Only purchasing or restoring a subscription requires an internet connection. Found an exercise error? Leavo prepares an email draft so you can report it. Privacy Policy: https://wehlflix.com/leavo/privacy.html Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SpeakEd

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SpeakEd is a simple, powerful communication board (AAC) that helps people speak with a tap. Designed for iPad and built for real, everyday communication, SpeakEd turns clear picture tiles into spoken words and sentences β€” so children and adults who are nonverbal or have limited speech can express what they need, want, feel, and think. Speak with a tap Tap a tile to say a word. Line up tiles in the sentence strip to build a phrase, then play it back as natural, connected speech. Voices that fit the person β€’ High-quality text-to-speech β€’ Personal Voice support β€” speak in a familiar voice β€’ Record your own audio for any tile, so a parent, teacher, or the user's own voice can play instead A board that's truly yours β€’ Add custom photo tiles from your library β€’ Organize words into clear, color-coded categories β€’ Core words always within reach for fast, everyday communication β€’ Adjust tile size, text size, and layout for the way you see and touch Brainstorming space A large, open canvas where you can drag any tiles freely and tap to hear them β€” perfect for sorting ideas, planning, choices, and open-ended expression. Made to be usable Large targets, gentle animations, and a calm, distraction-free layout keep the focus on communicating β€” for AAC users, families, teachers, and speech-language professionals alike. Whether you're supporting a child with autism, a student in a classroom, or an adult regaining speech, SpeakEd is built to grow with the person using it. SpeakEd Pro Start with a 3-day free trial, then $5.99/month for full access. Cancel anytime. β€” Payment is charged to your Apple Account. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: (add your URL)

Screenshots

Leavo4 screens
SpeakEd2 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Leavo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SpeakEd sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Leavo versus SpeakEd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLeavoSpeakEd
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size47 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael WehleMichael Entrekin

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Leavo

Subscriptions2
  • Leavo Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Leavo Premium Annual7 Days trial$22.991 Year
1 purchases

SpeakEd

Subscriptions1
  • SpeakEd Pro$5.991 Month

Questions

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

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