Free & Affordable Articulation Apps - list compiled by Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP at OMazing Kids (8/10/20)

iOS Articulation Apps with lots of sounds included (listed in order by price) - a few also available for Android & Kindle Fire (priced under $10.00) Features Price In-app purchases

Word Vault Essential by HomeSpeechHome (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/word-vault-essential/id947222381)

This version of the app does not contain any pictures so it may be best suited for older kids or

teens.FREE yes

Spark Speech - Multisyllabic by Jesse Emling, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spark-speech-multisyllabic/id1447669754

Includes 2 syllable, 3 syllable, 4+ syllable and mixed sets for words. Then those same words

are available for practice in a phrase and sentence. No voiceovers. The dots below the

picture and word are helpful.

FREEno (They have a paid app targeting vowels: Spark Speech -

Vowel Sounds - listed below. More info: https://sites.google.com/view/sparkspeechapp/our-apps)

The Chatterbox by Tanya Friend, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-chatterbox/id1471042759. Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chatterboxtherapies.thechatterboxapp

*** The iOS version is currently missing from the USA App Store FREE Android: no (iOS: unknown since it's currently missing)

Quick Artic by Virtual Speech Center Inc., https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-artic/id455333782

NOT one that I recommend due to quality issues (blends mixed in with single sounds, odd choice of targets, poor quality of pics, etc. But it is an

old app that will work back to iOS 5.1.1

FREE no

Articulation Test Center by Little Bee Speech, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/articulation-test-center/id904854670

In-depth review comparing the Articulation Test Center, Sunny Articulation Phonology Test Kit & Test of Articulation and Phonology (iTap) apps: https://omazingkidsllc.com/2016/05/07/articulation-testing-apps-reviews-and-comparison-of-articulation-test-center-sunny-articulation-phonology-test-kit-test-of-articulation-and-phonology-itap/. Features have been added in each app since my review but my ranking remains the same.

FREE ($.99 IAP for single use)

IAPs for use: $.99 single test, $4.99 five tests, $8.99 ten tests. There is a paid Pro version that allows unlimited use. The Pro version is my #1 pick for an articulation assessment app for

SLPs.

Minimal Pair Pack by Therapy Box Limited, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/minimal-pair-pack/id462786681

Auditory discrimination & minimal pair contrasts at word level and within phrase completion tasks $0.99 no

Minimal Pairs for Speech Therapy by Innovative Investments Limited, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/minimal-pairs-for-speech-therapy/id1207483809

Includes 39 groups of minimal pairs $0.99 no

Articulation Cards by Innovative Investments Limited (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/articulation-cards/id1242446215)

Can set up users, collect and review data for users, edit and add content, collect-review-share detailed data, has in-app recording. I like this app

better for articulation than their Phonics Studio app.

$1.99 no

Multisyllabic Words by Innovative Investments Limitedhttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/multisyllabic-words/id1199536122

I primarily used the flashcard decks with 2-syllable, 3-syllable and 4-syllable words. $1.99 no

Speech Cards by Teach Speech Apps (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/speech-cards-by-teach-speech-apps-for-speech-therapy/id1052612532

The blends are mixed in with the targeted phonemes (with the exception of s-blends) and there isn't a way to edit the word lists to toggle those off. If your child needs to work on those

sounds in a mix (possibly for carryover) then take a look at this app. It is simple to use and has a nice clean interface. You can score correct vs.

incorrect but data isn't stored so be sure to take a screenshot or write that info down before

exiting the app.

$1.99 no

Spark Speech - Vowel Sounds by Spark Speech LLC, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spark-speech-vowel-sounds/id1468181697

Includes decks targeting 15 vowel sounds in words, phrases and sentences. Target words are red at the phrase and sentence levels. Nice color

photos. No voiceovers. Correct/incorrect data collection buttons (be sure to take a screenshot

before exiting the app or write it down since data isn't saved when exiting the app).

$2.99no (They have a free app targeting multisyllabic words: Spark

Speech - Multisyllabic - listed above. More info: https://sites.google.com/view/sparkspeechapp/our-apps)

Kids Sound Lab Pro by Raddlist (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kids-sound-lab-pro/id681462426)

Can set up users, collect-review-share-print data. I really love how the app starts at the sound

level, then CV syllables, then words. The app also includes vowels and has in-app recording.

$3.99 no

BRIDGE Communication Lite by Bioprism, Inc., https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bridge-communication-lite/id983660714

Although it's primarily an AAC app it has an Articulation section that can be toggled on and I

really like how the targets are organized. You can't set up users or score/collect data but this app is great when you want to do rapid drills.

See this video for a quick peek at how it’s organized: https://bit.ly/2EX636L.

$4.99 yes

Speech Therapy for Apraxia - 1 by Blue Whale Apps Inchttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/speech-therapy-for-apraxia-1/id512647583. Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bluewhaleinc.speechapp. Amazon Kindle Fire: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Whale-Apps-Therapy-Apraxia/dp/B009KZVCZ8

CV syllable shapes in very systematic levels $4.99

yes (they also offer bundles of iOS apps that will provide a savings if you want several of their apps. All four apps:

Speech Therapy for Apraxia - 4 Pack by Blue Whale Apps Inchttps://apps.apple.com/us/app-bundle/speech-therapy-for-apraxia-4-pack/id1101255478; Apps 1 & 2: Speech Therapy

for Apraxia - 2 Pack Intro by Blue Whale Apps Inchttps://apps.apple.com/us/app-bundle/speech-therapy-for-

apraxia-2-pack-intro/id1101258737; Apps 3 & 4: Speech Therapy for Apraxia - 2 Pack by Blue Whale Apps Inc

https://apps.apple.com/us/app-bundle/speech-therapy-for-apraxia-2-pack/id1101260322

Speech Therapy for Apraxia - 2 by Blue Whale Apps Inchttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/speech-therapy-for-apraxia-2/id586636734. Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bluewhaleinc.speechapp2. Amazon Kindle Fire: https://www.amazon.com/Speech-Therapy-for-Apraxia-Words/dp/B00AZK6YBO

CVC words in very systematic groups and levels $4.99 yes

Speech Therapy for Apraxia - 3 by Blue Whale Apps Inchttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/speech-therapy-for-apraxia-3/id733978007. Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bluewhaleinc.speechapp3

2 syllable words in very systematic groups and levels $4.99 yes

Speech Therapy for Apraxia - 4 by Blue Whale Apps Inchttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/speech-therapy-for-apraxia-4/id748898933.

VC syllable shapes in very systematic levels $4.99 yes

Speech Sounds For Kids - US Edition by Mulitmedia Speech Pathologyhttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/speech-sounds-for-kids-us-edition/id822520903

Nice systematic introduction to each sound using a multi-sensory approach. Lots of info on their

website: https://mmsp.com.au/product/speech-sounds-for-kids/ plus an in-depth manual: https://mmsp.com.au/mmsp/wp-content/

uploads/2019/08/Speech-Sounds-For-Kids-App-Manual.pdf

$5.99 no

Boo Articulation Helper by Bildligt talat AB, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/boo-articulation-helper/id1216642311. Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nu.bildligttalat.booarticulationhelper

V, C, CV, VC (only targets these syllable shapes, not words). Kids LOVE the Boo character

modeling sound production. Has animated vocal cords to differentiate between voiced/voiceless

sounds.

$7.99 no

Articulation Essentials by Nabeel Ahmed Khan, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/articulation-essentials/id1178548012. Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mts.articulationessentials.pro. Amazon Kindle Fire: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7C3P42/. See more info on their website: https://www.articulationessentials.com.

Can set up users. It indicates you can have up to 5 users in a group but picking targets for each

and then toggling back and forth between users is not very intuitive and only their initials are

shown so I just used this app in 1-on-1 therapy sessions. I had a couple of specific patients who liked the outer space look of this particular app so that was motivating. Has in-app recording.

Can collect-view-share data and backup/restore via iCloud (a great feature if you want to be able

to sync users and data across devices). Can create your own custom cards (added to existing decks). The app also has discrimination activities

$9.99 no

Speech FlipBook Standard by Tactus Therapy Solutions Ltd., https://apps.apple.com/us/app/speech-flipbook-standard/id582842245. Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tactustherapy.flipbook

Love how easily you can create very specific single syllable word targets and then flip through them in your customized flip book for rapid drill. I primarily used this app with older kids and teens since it doesn't have pictures but it could be used with a wide range of ages. More info: https://tactustherapy.com/app/speech-flipbook/

$9.99 no

iOS Articulation Apps with only a few sounds included (listed alphabetically) - a couple also available for Android or Amazon Kindle Fire (priced under $5.00) Sounds Included Price In-App Purchases (an affordable option for parents who

may just need the sounds their child is working on)

Artic Photos 'L' Fun Deck® Plus by Super Duper Publications, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/artic-photos-l-fun-deck-plus/id879581051

/l/ $2.99 no

Artic Photos 'R' Fun Deck® Plus by Super Duper Publications, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/artic-photos-r-fun-deck-plus/id879593174

/r/ $2.99 no

Artic Photos 'S' Fun Deck® Plus by Super Duper Publications, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/artic-photos-s-fun-deck-plus/id879601158

/s/ $2.99 no

Artic Stories by Zachary Burgess, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/artic-stories/id1480308865 Short sound loaded sentences for /r/, /s/ & /l/ $2.99 no

Articulation Carnival by Virtual Speech Center Inc., https://apps.apple.com/us/app/articulation-carnival/id758443904 /p/ FREE

Other sounds available via IAP - prices vary based on the sound… range from $.99 to $5.99 per sound. Full paid version

is available.

Articulation Essentials Lite by Nabeel Ahmed Khan, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/articulation-essentials-lite/id1180068605. Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mts.articulationessentials.pro.lite. Amazon Kindle Fire: https://www.amazon.com/MeshTech-Solutions-Articulation-Essentials-Lite/dp/B01MRRC4D7

/f/ & /p/ FREE no (see full paid version above… it's only $9.99)

Articulation Games Lite by Virtual Speech Center Inc., https://apps.apple.com/us/app/articulation-games-lite/id630112014

/b/ FREE no (a full paid version is available)

Articulation LITE with The Speech Wizard by The Speech Wizard, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/articulation-lite-with-the-speech-wizard/id1053789265

/h/ FREE no (a full paid version is available)

Articulation Station by Little Bee Speech, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/articulation-station/id467415882 /p/ FREE

Other sounds available via IAP - prices vary based on the sound… range from $1.99 to $7.99 per sound. An

exceptionally well designed app. The Pro version is my #1 pick for all purpose artic apps for SLPs.

Articulation Station Español by Little Bee Speech, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/articulation-station-espa%C3%B1ol/id1055553611

/p/ FREEOther sounds available via IAP - prices vary based on the

sound… range from $1.99 to $4.99 per sound. They also offer a Pro version that includes all of the sounds.

ArtikPix by Expressive Solutions LLC, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/artikpix/id383022107 /b/ FREE

Other sounds available via IAP for $2.99 each except for /r/ which is $5.99. A full paid version is available. An exceptionally

well designed app. The full version is my #3 pick for all purpose artic apps for SLPs.

ArtikPix Levels by Expressive Solutions LLC, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/artikpix-levels/id815836122 /th/ (voiced & voiceless) FREE

Other sounds available via IAP - prices vary based on the sound… range from $1.99 to $3.99 per sound. The full paid

version is no longer available in the App Store. The app developer indicated he hopes to eventually update it.

Boo Articulation Helper Lite by Bildligt talat ABhttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/boo-articulation-helper-lite/id1218182091. Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nu.bildligttalat.booarticulationhelperlite

/p/ & /b/ plus vowels “ee” & “ah” in V, C, CV, VC (only targets these syllable shapes, not words). Kids LOVE the Boo character modeling sound

production.

FREE no (see full paid version above… it's only $7.99)

Bubble Monster LITE by Friendly Monster Speech Games LLC, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bubble-monster-lite/id1523245601 (a brand new game based artic app)

/b/ FREE

no (They have a full version of the app: Bubble Monster Articulation by Friendly Monster Speech Games LLC

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bubble-monster-articulation/id1489073056)

Charades Articulation by Erik X. Raj, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/charades-articulation/id853990328 (FYI.. This app developer has several apps that I used with older kids & teens. I’m just listing my faves.)

/s/, /z/, /r/, /l/, s-blends, r-blends, l-blends, /sh/, /ch/ /th/ $4.99 no

Dance Party Articulation by Erik X. Raj, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dance-party-articulation/id1097737017

/s/, /z/, /r/, /l/, s-blends, r-blends, l-blends, /sh/, /ch/ /th/ $4.99 no

Game Show Articulation by Erik X. Raj, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/game-show-articulation/id964686726

/s/, /z/, /r/, /l/, s-blends, r-blends, l-blends, /sh/, /ch/ /th/ $4.99 no

I Can Articulate by Express SLP, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/i-can-articulate/id507035299 /k/ FREE Other sounds available via IAP - prices vary based on the

sound… range from $.99 to $1.99 per sound.

I Dare You Articulation by Erik X. Raj, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/i-dare-you-articulation/id641553453

/s/, /z/, /r/, /l/, s-blends, r-blends, l-blends, /sh/, /ch/ /th/ $4.99 no

Kids Sound Lab - D sound of the woodpecker by Raddlist, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kids-sound-lab-d-sound-of-the-woodpecker/id670634744

/d/ $0.99 The full app is currently only $3.99 so it's much less expensive to just buy the full app vs. any of the IAPs

Lexico Articulation by Pappy GmbH, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lexico-articulation/id1008585580 /l/ FREE Other sounds available via IAP - prices vary based on the

sound… range from $.99 to $5.99 per sound.

Little Stories Lite by Little Bee Speech, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/little-stories-lite/id1327557030

Includes 3 stories: Mammoth’s Bath (/th/-mixed), Skating with Whiskers (/sk/ blend) & Blair’s Dare

(/air/-mixed). More info: http://www.littlebeespeech.com/little_stories_lite.php

FREE

Other stories with targeted sounds available via IAP - $.99 per story or varied prices for packs targeting a particular sound.

The Pro version includes all 82 stories and is fabulous for articulation, language and early literacy. More info: http://www.littlebeespeech.com/little_stories_pro.php & http://

www.littlebeespeech.com/blog/slp-summit-follow-up-january-2018

One-Minute Articulation App by The Speech Solution, LLC, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/one-minute-articulation-app/id1440062172. Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thespeechsolution.oneminutearticulationapp

iOS: /b/, /m/ & /p/ (Android: doesn't specify what sound is included) FREE Subscription required for additional sounds

Puppy Minimal Pairs by Christopher Pfeiffer, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/puppy-minimal-pairs/id942323106 includes Initial Consonant Deletion FREE Other phonological process minimal pairs available via IAP for

$3.99 each.

Secret Mission Articulation by Erik X. Raj, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/secret-mission-articulation/id822330124

/s/, /z/, /r/, /l/, s-blends, r-blends, l-blends, /sh/, /ch/ /th/ $4.99 no

Silly Sentence Articulation by Erik X. Raj, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/silly-sentence-articulation/id934544877

/s/, /z/, /r/, /l/, s-blends, r-blends, l-blends, /sh/, /ch/ /th/ $4.99 no

Speech Games And Practice by Smile Train Inc. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/speech-games-and-practice/id1353934994. Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devworms.smiletrain_ingles

“Learn the Sound” section is helpful as an intro to 8 specific sounds (/p, b, t, d, k, g, s, z/).

Unfortunately the rest of the content has sounds grouped together rather than being able to target

a specific phoneme.

FREE no

Speech Sounds For Kids Lite - US Edition by Mulitmedia Speech Pathology, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/speech-sounds-for-kids-lite-us-edition/id822529884

/d/ & /g/ (Nice systematic introduction to each sound using a multi-sensory approach. Lots of

info on their website: https://mmsp.com.au/product/speech-sounds-for-kids/ plus an in-

depth manual: https://mmsp.com.au/mmsp/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Speech-Sounds-For-

Kids-App-Manual.pdf)

FREE no (see full paid version above… it's only $5.99)

Speech Therapy Articulation by pmq-software.com, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/speech-therapy-articulation/id1450754069. Three Android versions available: http://www.speech-therapy-apps.co.uk

iOS: /b/, /m/ & /t/ (Android: doesn't specify what sound is included for free in each app). Designed

in the U.K. so there are differences in wording and pronunciation compared to what we use in

the USA

FREE iOS: IAPs for bundles of sounds, $5.99 each (Android: $6.49 per item… don't know if that's per sound or a bundle)

Speedy Speech - L Lite by SpeedySpeechTherapy, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/speedy-speech-l-lite/id1031178440

/l/ (in isolation, CV, CVCV, VC, VCVC, CVC, words (initial position - single syllable; also in phrase & sentence), words (initial position - two syllables;

also in phrase & sentence). Also has auditory bombardment and auditory discrimination.

FREE no (they used to offer a “Pro” version but it's not currently available in the App Store)

Speedy Speech - R Lite by SpeedySpeechTherapy, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/speedy-speech-r-lite/id1031205041

/r/ (in isolation, CV, CVCV, VC, VCVC, CVC, words (initial position - single syllable; also in

phrase & sentence), words (initial position - two syllables; also in phrase & sentence). Also has

auditory bombardment and auditory discrimination.

FREE

no (a full paid version is available: SpeedySpeech - R Pro by SpeedySpeechTherapy

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/speedyspeech-r-pro/id1031451520)

Speedy Speech - S Lite by SpeedySpeechTherapy, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/speedy-speech-s-lite/id1031450820

/s/ (in isolation, CV, CVCV, VC, VCVC, CVC, words (initial position - single syllable; also in

phrase & sentence), words (initial position - two syllables; also in phrase & sentence). Also has

auditory bombardment and auditory discrimination.

FREE

no (a full paid version is available: SpeedySpeech - S Pro by SpeedySpeechTherapy

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/speedyspeech-s-pro/id1031451531)

Sticker Picture Articulation by Erik X. Raj, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sticker-picture-articulation/id1330416177

/s/, /z/, /r/, /l/, s-blends, r-blends, l-blends, /sh/, /ch/ /th/ (this particular app is also fun to use for language and with younger kids)

$4.99 no

Talkie Articulation by SLPlay, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/talkie-articulation/id916050006 /m/ FREE Other sounds available via IAP - $5.99 per sound. There is also

a full paid version available.

The Key to R by Sara Smith, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-key-to-r/id1229496267 /r/ $4.99 no

VAST: Autism and Apraxia - CAS by iTherapyhttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/vast-autism-and-apraxia-cas/id426041133

Video modeling in a hierarchy (syllables, single syllable words, multisyllabic words, phrases &

sentences). More info: https://www.vastspeech.com

$2.99 no

Wacky Selfie Articulation by Erik X. Raj, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wacky-selfie-articulation/id1167897299

/s/, /z/, /r/, /l/, s-blends, r-blends, l-blends, /sh/, /ch/ /th/ (this particular app is also fun to use for language and with younger kids)

$4.99 no

Webber Photo Artic Castle Free by Super Duper Publications, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/webber-photo-artic-castle-free/id555982949

/b/ FREE Other sounds available via IAP - prices vary based on the sound… range from $.99 to $5.99 per sound.

Word Search Articulation by Erik X. Raj, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/word-search-articulation/id889723264

/s/, /z/, /r/, /l/, s-blends, r-blends, l-blends, /sh/, /ch/ /th/ $4.99 no

Boom Cards

Boom Cards by Omega Labshttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/boom-cards/id1041141473. Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cards.boom.boom. Amazon Kindle Fire: https://www.amazon.com/Boom-Learning-Cards/dp/B01M8M6OFF/

Read this post to get started: 1.. 2.. 3.. Easy Steps to Getting started with Boom Cards: https://omazingkidsllc.com/2020/07/31/1-2-3-

easy-steps-to-getting-started-with-boom-cards/

FREE

Search on their store (https://bit.ly/2Psp2Ib) and on Teachers Pay Teachers (https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Browse/

PreK-12-Subject-Area/Speech-Therapy/Search:Boom%20Cards%20articulation/Order:Price-Asc) to

find Boom Card decks for the sounds you want to target.

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