# Auditory Memory Quick Stories vs Talkie Tot

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Auditory Memory Quick Stories at none against Talkie Tot's 7. Auditory Memory Quick Stories also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). Talkie Tot's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 20 months) and price ($19.99 vs $24.99). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Auditory Memory Quick Stories costs $24.99 and Talkie Tot $19.99 up front. Talkie Tot sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Auditory Memory Quick Stories asks for nothing beyond the download.

Auditory Memory Quick Stories holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talkie Tot has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Auditory Memory Quick Stories ships an update every 20 months, Talkie Tot every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Auditory Memory Quick Stories | Talkie Tot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $24.99 | **$19.99** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auditory-memory-quick-stories/id966683434/reviews)** | [4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkie-tot/id1461691681/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 113 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Super Duper Publications](https://appshunter.io/developer/427263142) | [Smarty Ears](https://appshunter.io/developer/348779167) |

## What reviewers say

### Auditory Memory Quick Stories

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auditory-memory-quick-stories/id966683434)

This app uses narrated, illustrated stories to help students enhance their auditory memory and listening comprehension. It offers four difficulty levels and tracks progress for multiple players, making learning engaging for individuals or groups.

**Highlights:** 30 narrated stories with 6 scenes, Four difficulty levels, Customizable features, Quick Play option, Data tracking and graphing, Data export via email/print

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Talkie Tot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkie-tot/id1461691681)

This app helps toddlers aged 0-5 develop communication skills, progressing from single words to complex phrases. It uses child voices and interactive gameplay to teach social, safety, and descriptive language, with a focus on privacy and real-world generalization.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step communication curriculum, 90 target phrases across three levels, Vocabulary Explorer with 7 themed categories, Feelings Module for emotional labeling, Interactive puzzle-piece scaffolding, Real-life photo generalization, Privacy-first design, no data collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all Core Words Levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Feelings Communication | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Talkie More Levels | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Action Phrases | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vocabulary Explorer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Entire App | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Talkie Tot app | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Auditory Memory Quick Stories free?

Auditory Memory Quick Stories costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Talkie Tot free?

Talkie Tot costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Auditory Memory Quick Stories or Talkie Tot?

Auditory Memory Quick Stories is rated higher. Auditory Memory Quick Stories averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Talkie Tot averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Auditory Memory Quick Stories or Talkie Tot have ads?

Neither Auditory Memory Quick Stories nor Talkie Tot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Auditory Memory Quick Stories or Talkie Tot?

Auditory Memory Quick Stories ships an update every 20 months, and Talkie Tot every 4 months. Most recently, Auditory Memory Quick Stories was updated on November 1, 2026 and Talkie Tot on November 3, 2026.

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