Comparison

Vowels Front Back vs Animals 360x

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

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About

Vowels Front Back

Features
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The Speech Articulation: Vowels Front/Back app authored by Fred D. Minifie, Ph.D, provides valuable instructional/clinical tools for speech-language pathologists, otolaryngologists, speech scientists, linguists, teachers of singing and other professionals. The app includes five front and five back vowel dynamic animations with sound plus a key view for each of the tongue shape and placement for the structural movements involved in the production of the vowels of American English. Disclaimer: seek a doctor’s advice in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions. • Anatomy ID: as each part is touched, the part highlights and the part name and description text changes. Description text shows or hides on demand. Description text shows or hides on demand. - Anatomy view - 26 parts, includes nose, mouth and throat structure ID. Zoom and pans. • Highlight View: key view of the tongue shape and placement for five front and five back vowels of American English. - Front: /i/, /ɪ/, /e/, /ε/, /æ/ Back: /α/, /כ/, /o/, /υ/, /u/ • Animations: each vowel shows a lateral view of dynamic movements of the jaw, lips, tongue, velum (soft palate), and larynx needed for proper articulation of that vowel. Audio for each vowel sound is synchronized with the dynamic animations. Anatomy animations included. • Two finger pan of all animations and key animation pages. • Drawing Whiteboard feature: - Drawing: freeform lines in red, blue, green or black hue. - Draw and text directly on active animation and video. - Text: 36pt, auto wrap, non-movable in red, blue, green or black hue. - Eraser: touch and rub lines and text on whiteboard to erase. - Trash: one tap deletes all whiteboard lines and text. - Screenshot whiteboard direct to Photos App for easy email and printing. • iOS 6.0+ required, designed for iPad and iPhone. The Speech Articulation: Vowels Front/Back app makes learning otitis media ear disorders easy. See example screen shots below. Get the app today!

About

Animals 360x

Explore a vast collection of over 120 animal species with high-definition images and sounds. Engage children with interactive quizzes, puzzles, and virtual tours, fostering a love and understanding of the animal kingdom.

Highlights
  • Over 120 animal species
  • High-definition photos and sounds
  • Interactive quizzes
  • Challenging puzzles
  • Virtual savanna tours
  • Educational facts
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Animals 360x: The ultimate animal experience for your children! Welcome to Animals 360x, the app designed for young animal enthusiasts! Embark on a delightful journey through the enchanting world of our animal friends with interactive features that entertain and educate. Over 120 species with splendid high-definition pictures: Alpine Ibex,Armadillo,Badger,Bat,Bear,Bee,Bison,Black Panther,Camel,Canary,Cat,Chameleon,Chimpanzee,Common Cuckoo,Cow,Coypu,Crab,Crocodile,Crow,Crowned Crane,Deer,Dog,Dolphin,Donkey,Dromedary,Duck,Eagle,Echidna,Elephant,Fennec,Ferret,Finch,Flamingo,Fox,Frog,Gazelle,Gemsbok,Gibbon,Giraffe,Gnu,Goat,Goose,Gorilla,Guinea Pig,Guineafowl,Gull,Hamster,Hare,Hawk,Hedgehog,Hen,Hippopotamus,Horse,Hyena,Iguana,Kangaroo,Killer Whale,Koala,Lemur,Leopard,Lion,Llama,Mandrill,Marmot,Monk Seal,Moose,Moufflon,Nyala,Okapi,Opossum,Orangutan,Ostrich,Owl,Panda,Parrot,Peacock,Pelican,Penguin,Pig,Pigeon,Puma,Quetzal,Rabbit,Raccoon,Red Panda,Rhino,Robin,Rooster,Sheep,Sloth,Snake,Squirrel,Stork,Swan,Tapir,Tiger,Toucan,Turkey,Turtle,Urubu,Vulture,Walrus,Warthog,Wasp,Whale,Wild Boar,Wolf,Woodpecker,Zebra Add even more animals, more tours and remove ads with in-app purchases, including:Bat,Bee,Black Panther,Coypu,Crowned Crane,Finch,Gazelle,Gibbon,Guineafowl,Hawk,Iguana,Killer Whale,Lemur,Llama,Nyala,Okapi,Opossum,Ostrich,Pigeon,Red Panda,Robin,Rooster,Turkey,Urubu,Wild Boar. Features: • Adorable Photos and Sounds: Browse a stunning gallery filled with cute and funny animal images! • Zoom Function: Get up close and personal with detailed images. • Quizzes: Test your animals knowledge with interactive quizzes! From breed trivia to quirky animals behaviors, kids will learn while having a blast. • Challenging Puzzles: Engage your mind with fun puzzles featuring playful animals. With different difficulty levels, there’s a challenge for everyone! • 4 Virtual Tours: Explore savana tours with immersive virtual tours! • Educational Content: Discover fascinating facts about different breeds, their history, and their special traits. With Animals 360x, your child will not only have endless fun but also develop a deeper appreciation for our companions. Download now and let the animal-tastic adventure begin!

Screenshots

Vowels Front Back4 screens
Animals 360x4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Animals 360x at every 2 months against Vowels Front Back's every 40 months. Vowels Front Back's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Vowels Front Back costs $3.99 and Animals 360x $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vowels Front Back ships an update every 40 months, Animals 360x every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Vowels Front Back versus Animals 360x: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVowels Front BackAnimals 360x
Price$3.99 — better$4.99
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 40 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlue Tree Publishing, Inc.3B Soft srls

In-app purchases

None

Vowels Front Back

No in-app purchases

None

Animals 360x

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vowels Front Back free?
Vowels Front Back costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Animals 360x free?
Animals 360x costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vowels Front Back or Animals 360x have ads?
Neither Vowels Front Back nor Animals 360x shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vowels Front Back or Animals 360x?
Vowels Front Back ships an update every 40 months, and Animals 360x every 2 months. Most recently, Vowels Front Back was updated on October 29, 2026 and Animals 360x on October 30, 2026.

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