iPA Phonetics vs English IPA Chart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iPA Phonetics
Explore the International Phonetic Alphabet and voice production with an intuitive touch interface. Hear and see accurate examples of symbols and articulations, enhanced by real-life laryngoscopic and ultrasound videos. Adjust playback speed for detailed study.
- Interactive IPA chart
- Voice quality exploration
- Articulations demonstration
- Laryngoscopic videos
- Ultrasound videos
- Adjustable playback speed
- Full-screen video viewing
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This App provides a unique and intuitive touch interface for exploring the International Phonetic Alphabet as well as numerous voice qualities and articulations. Simply press any symbol or label in the illustrations to see and hear an accurate example. Amazing real-life laryngoscopic and ultrasound videos never before documented accompany sounds articulated in the mouth and throat! You can speed up and slow down all the video examples, view full-screen, and more!
English IPA Chart
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A simple English IPA app to help English learners master the 44 IPA symbols, including 20 vowels and 24 consonants. It covers both British English and American English and provides over 700 typical words to help the learners better understand the usage of these IPA symbols in words. To reduce the learner’s burden and confusion, we make a very clear comparison between the American English IPA and the British English IPA. You can just learn the different parts in American English… 【Key Features】 * No Ad & offline OK! * Simple 44 IPA symbol chart * British English and American English supported * Each IPA symbol has a clear category and description * Mouth shape and tongue position illustrations * Graphemes for each IPA symbol * Over 700 sample words with mp3 * Clear comparison between the American English IPA and British English IPA *【Buy once, use forever】
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: English IPA Chart at Free against iPA Phonetics's $3.99. English IPA Chart also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). 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
English IPA Chart is free to download; iPA Phonetics costs $3.99 up front. iPA Phonetics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and English IPA Chart sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
iPA Phonetics ships an update every 6 months, English IPA Chart every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iPA Phonetics | English IPA Chart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (64 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 64 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 900 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | John Esling | 丹丹 王 |
In-app purchases
iPA Phonetics
- Voice Qualities Plus$1.99
English IPA Chart
- Premium$1.99
Questions
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