AT Elements Child School (M) vs Articulate Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AT Elements Child School (M)
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A collection of linked augmentative communication pages for a child in the school environment. Includes pages for a variety of school subjects, including English, math, art, music, schedules, social activities, people, eating, drinking, feelings, needs, verb conjugations, categories, and much more. Specifications: Age: Child Setting: School Voice: Boy (AT&T Natural Voice w/ pitch shift) Language: US English Grid size: 5 rows x 5 cols Symbol set: Real photos No. pgs: 164 (plus 140 verb conjugation pgs and 64 core words pgs) Features Include: • Emphasis on Core Words • Easy editing and customization • Add an unlimited number of speaking, linking pages • Camera image acquisition directly in each cell • Access to all provided images • Easily show, dim, or hide cells • Dimmed cell opacity is fully adjustable • Dimmed cells remain active or can be disabled • 'Restore mode' brings deleted pages from the provided page set back to their original state • iOS text-to-speech (TTS) and recorded audio • Adjust iOS TTS voice, speech rate, pitch, and volume • Configure different TTS voice output settings for the user's voice and the auditory preview voice (when in scanning mode) • International language support, including right-to-left text entry • Word prediction with a 150k word library • Optional word learning and tracking of frequency of word use • 1x-3x cell magnification for low vision (scanning and direct select modes) • List of pages includes page previews and a search bar • Undo button • 30-day user activity log in AAC Institute's LAM format • Data tracking with privacy toggle and recording indicator • Data logs may be copied for printing, sharing, and PeRT analysis • Send messages to email and SMS & MMS text via email • Pages may be backed up to a computer with iTunes File Sharing and a USB cable • iCloud backup may be enabled Switch support: • One- and two-switch scanning • Sequential and row/column scanning • Auditory preview • Bluetooth and direct touch scanning • Supports RJ Cooper, AbleNet, Therapy Box, and Inclusive Technology Bluetooth switches
Articulate Plus
This clinical-grade tool modernizes speech therapy with a premium interface and data-driven insights. It supports group sessions, tracks progress with detailed analytics, and integrates literacy components to enhance communication goals.
- Multi-user group sessions (up to 6 students)
- Detailed analytics and progress dashboard
- Developmental milestones tracking
- RTI and IEP support
- Integrated literacy components
- Home practice features
- Over 1,000 target words with practice options
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Welcome to the Future of Speech Therapy with Articulate Plus! Get ready to experience a whole new level of articulation therapy. Completely modernized with a beautiful, premium iOS interface, Articulate Plus is the ultimate clinical-grade tool designed to take your speech therapy sessions to the next level. Whether you are an SLP managing a busy caseload or a parent supporting your child at home, Articulate Plus provides an unparalleled, data-driven experience. Effortless Multi-User Group Sessions Perfect for the dynamic therapy room! Articulate Plus allows you to effortlessly manage group sessions of up to 6 students at once. Collect granular data on multiple utterances, allowing for high-frequency articulation drills that maximize therapy benefits. Say goodbye to the hassle of paper data collection while maintaining the fast-paced efficiency of your sessions. Deep Analytics & Sounds Mastery Dashboard We’ve completely revolutionized progress monitoring. Our stunning new analytics dashboard gives you an instant, visual overview of a student's progress. Track accuracy across Initial, Medial, and Final positions at the Word, Phrase, and Sentence levels. Plus, our intelligent Developmental Milestones Board automatically tracks a student's progress against the Early, Middle, and Late 8 sounds (based on Shriberg’s profile of consonant mastery), visually categorized into Mastered, Practicing, and Untested. Seamless Response to Intervention (RTI) & IEP Support Certified by The REMLE Project, Articulate Plus ensures adherence to evidence-based practices. Its intuitive data collection encourages use with RTI, allowing students in both RTI and IEP programs to benefit from the exact same therapy session. Generate gorgeous, highly-detailed reports that can be printed or emailed directly from the app, or exported to the Therapy Report Center for seamless integration with other speech-language goals. Boost Literacy & Language Skills Why stop at speech? With Articulate Plus, you can seamlessly incorporate a literacy component into your therapy. The strategic placement of written words and phrases for each picture empowers SLPs to enhance reading and language skills alongside articulation practice. It's a win-win approach to achieving comprehensive communication goals. Accelerate Progress with Home Practice Therapy doesn't end when the session is over. Articulate Plus provides a structured, highly engaging platform for parents to actively participate in their child's speech development. By reinforcing speech targets outside of the clinic, you ensure consistent practice, better carryover, and much faster progress. Exciting Features for Enhanced Therapy: Beautifully Adaptive UI: A stunning, modern design that looks and works perfectly on both iPhone and iPad. Massive Library: Over 1,000 target words, branching into over 3,000 distinct word, phrase, and sentence practice options. Video Modeling: Built-in video modeling for every single word ensures visual support and deeper engagement. Multiple Game Modes: Keep practice fun with interactive Flashcards, Matching games, the immersive "Stories" level, and the challenging "Guess What" mode. Highly Customizable: Personalize the app by adding your own custom words and images to target highly specific, student-centered vocabulary. Advanced Scoring: Track correct, approximate, and incorrect productions with native audio recording and session note-taking built right into the dashboard. Homework & Rewards: Assign specific homework tasks and celebrate student achievements with customizable, beautifully designed certificates. Join the Smarty Ears community and unlock the full potential of your articulation therapy sessions. It's time to revolutionize the way we work towards clearer speech and improved communication skills. Download Articulate Plus today and experience the difference firsthand!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Articulate Plus at every 5 months against AT Elements Child School (M)'s every 31 months. Articulate Plus also leads on device support (3 vs 1). AT Elements Child School (M)'s advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
AT Elements Child School (M) costs $49.99 and Articulate Plus $49.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AT Elements Child School (M) ships an update every 31 months, Articulate Plus every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AT Elements Child School (M) | Articulate Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.99 | $49.99 |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 767 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexicom Tech LLC | Smarty Ears |
In-app purchases
AT Elements Child School (M)
No in-app purchases
Articulate Plus
No in-app purchases
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