Phoneme vs SmallTalk2Me
Phoneme
phoneme.appSmallTalk2Me
smalltalk2.meSide by side
| Figure | Phoneme | SmallTalk2Me |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Spec score · Language Pronunciation Apps | 8.9 (#2) | 7.9 (#20) |
| Company | The product identifies its operator as TTG Languages LLC, also using the Teacher to Go name. | The site identifies the company as SmallTalk Inc. and lists its location as CA, United States. |
| Founded | LinkedIn says Teacher to Go began operating under TTG Languages LLC in 2018. | The about page says three engineers from Google and Yandex began the project in 2020. |
| Support | Support is offered by email, and the maker asks bug reports to include device and OS details, expected and actual behavior, and helpful screenshots. | For enterprise implementation, the maker says it provides administrator training, user onboarding materials, dedicated support, and quarterly business reviews. |
Plans
Phoneme
- ReferenceFree
- Train mode$4.99, paid once
- Train mode / Train Unlock$4.99, paid once
In their own words
Phoneme
Phoneme is an interactive International Phonetic Alphabet reference and pronunciation trainer for EFL and ESL teachers. Its General American English reference covers 38 phonemes: 14 vowels, including diphthongs, and 24 consonants. Selecting a sound plays native-speaker audio and displays cues for place, manner, voicing, and lip shape. Users can browse minimal pairs to compare similar sounds. Train mode includes hear-and-choose, symbol-identification, and minimal-pair exercises, while printable IPA handouts are available for classroom use. The reference works in a browser without installation, and its chart and audio remain usable offline. The Reference tab requires no sign-in; an account is only needed to sync Train Unlock across devices. Reference is free, and Train mode is a one-time purchase of 4.99 USD, including drills, printable exports, session progress tracking, and permanent access. Phoneme says it does not sell personal data, use it for advertising, or share it with data brokers. It lists Android, iOS, macOS, and web platforms.
SmallTalk2Me
SmallTalk2Me has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.