Comparison

iPA Phonetics vs SayCount

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Interactive IPA chart
  • Voice quality exploration
  • Articulations demonstration
  • Laryngoscopic videos
  • Ultrasound videos
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Full-screen video viewing
Features
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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!

About

SayCount

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SayCount helps you become a better speaker by tracking your speech patterns in real-time. TWO POWERFUL MODES: Counter Mode • Track specific words or phrases you want to reduce • Get real-time feedback as you speak Detector Mode • Automatically identify your most frequently used words • See patterns you might not notice yourself • Filters out common words to highlight what matters PRIVACY FIRST: • All processing happens on your device • No audio is ever recorded or sent anywhere • Your speech data stays 100% private FREE FEATURES: • Both Counter and Detector modes • Save up to 2 sessions • Compare sessions to track improvement • Basic analytics and trends PRO FEATURES: • Unlimited session history • Advanced analytics and insights • Export your data (CSV) • Customizable word filters • Custom filter words (create your own ignore list) Whether you're practicing for a presentation, trying to sound more professional, or just curious about your speaking habits, SayCount gives you the insights you need to improve. Note: not an um, uh, er counter.

Screenshots

iPA Phonetics4 screens
SayCount4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SayCount at Free against iPA Phonetics's $3.99. SayCount also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). iPA Phonetics's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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

SayCount is free to download; iPA Phonetics costs $3.99 up front. iPA Phonetics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SayCount sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPA Phonetics ships an update every 6 months, SayCount every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iPA Phonetics versus SayCount: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPA PhoneticsSayCount
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (64 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings64 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size900 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn EslingJOHN MARVIN WALLEY

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iPA Phonetics

One-time1
  • Voice Qualities Plus$1.99
1 purchases

SayCount

One-time1
  • SayCount Pro$2.99

Questions

Is iPA Phonetics free?
iPA Phonetics costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is SayCount free?
SayCount is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iPA Phonetics or SayCount have ads?
Neither iPA Phonetics nor SayCount shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPA Phonetics or SayCount?
iPA Phonetics ships an update every 6 months, and SayCount every 3 weeks. Most recently, iPA Phonetics was updated on September 20, 2026 and SayCount on September 7, 2026.

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