Articulate Plus vs Stamurai

Articulate Plus is a paid iOS, iPadOS, and macOS app for speech-language pathologists and parents supporting children’s articulation practice. Its activities include FlashCards, Matching, Stories, and Guess What. FlashCards support word, phrase, and sentence practice, while targets can be filtered by developmental sound groups, phonological processes, manner of articulation, and syllable count. Video models show real actors producing every target word. Stories combine sound-focused text, highlighted targets, comprehension questions, and recording and playback tools. Session timelines, activity accuracy, developmental milestones, and detailed session data support progress tracking. Users can create unlimited player profiles and include up to six players in a session. Custom targets can include photos, text, and recorded audio. Homework tracking shares at-home practice data with a child’s therapist, and printable achievement certificates are available. The listed plan costs $49.99 as a one-time purchase.

Stamurai is a mobile app for learning and practicing speech-therapy exercises focused on stuttering and fluency. Its guided plan personalizes training as users continue and includes 15 minutes of daily practice. Tools listed by the maker include breathing exercises, meditation, and delayed auditory feedback. The therapy description combines stuttering modification, fluency shaping, and cognitive behavioral therapy approaches. Users can review scientific assessments, daily statistics, and points earned through practice. Group video sessions on Google Meet provide practice with other people who stutter; sessions are English-only and prohibit mocking and discussion of sex, religion, or politics. The app supports Android, iOS, and iPadOS. Premium plans include Pro access, personalized plans, more than 30 tools, and group sessions with certified speech therapists. Prices are $29.99 a month, 84.99 USD per 6 months, or $99.99 a year. A 7-day trial is available, but there is no free plan.