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Articulate Plus
What Articulate Plus is
Articulate Plus is an articulation practice app for speech-language pathologists and parents supporting children’s speech work. Its activities include FlashCards, Matching, Stories, and Guess What. FlashCards offer practice with target sounds at word, phrase, and sentence levels. Users can choose targets by developmental sound group, phonological process, manner of articulation, or syllable count, and video models show real actors producing target words.
Stories combine sound-loaded text with highlighted targets and comprehension questions, plus tools to record and play back speech. For clinicians tracking sessions, the app describes timelines, accuracy by activity, developmental milestone tracking, and detailed session data. It supports unlimited player profiles and up to six players in a session. Users can add custom target words with photos, text, and recorded audio, then sort them by sound, word position, and syllable count. Homework tracking can share home practice data with a child’s therapist, and users can create printable achievement certificates. Articulate Plus is sold separately through Apple’s App Store for $49.99, paid once. It is available for iPhone and iPad; Mac use requires macOS 12.5 or later and an Apple M1 chip or later.
Who it suits
Articulate Plus suits speech-language pathologists and parents who want structured articulation activities and target selection for children. Its profiles, session reporting, custom targets, and homework sharing also suit clinicians coordinating practice with families.
What it does well
- Offers four activity types, including FlashCards and Stories.
- FlashCards cover word, phrase, and sentence practice.
- Video models show real actors producing target words.
- Tracks session timelines, activity accuracy, and milestones.
- Supports unlimited profiles and up to six players per session.
- Homework tracking can share home practice data with a therapist.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- The app is purchased separately through Apple’s App Store.
- Mac requires macOS 12.5 or later and an Apple M1 chip or later.
Limits
There is no free plan; Articulate Plus is a one-time purchase for 49.99 USD. Mac use requires macOS 12.5 or later and an Apple M1 chip or later.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Articulate Plus | $49.99 · Designed for iPad · iPhone and iPad · iOS 15.6 or later | $49.99, paid once |
As smartyearsapps.com lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the Articulate Plus page on the maker’s website.
- Find Articulate Plus in Apple’s App Store; Smarty Ears apps are sold separately.
- Purchase Articulate Plus for $49.99, paid once.
- Use an iPhone or iPad, or a Mac with macOS 12.5 or later and an Apple M1 chip or later.
Verdict
Choose Articulate Plus if a child’s articulation practice needs multiple activities, flexible targets, and session tracking. Its homework sharing and custom targets can support practice between sessions. The main reason to look elsewhere is if you need a free plan or cannot use Apple devices.
Questions
How much does Articulate Plus cost?
The listed price is $49.99, paid once.
Is there a free plan?
No. Articulate Plus is a paid app purchased separately through Apple’s App Store.
Which devices does it support?
It supports iPhone and iPad. Mac requires macOS 12.5 or later and an Apple M1 chip or later.
What practice activities does it include?
Activities include FlashCards, Matching, Stories, and Guess What. FlashCards support practice at word, phrase, and sentence levels.
Can users add their own targets?
Yes. Custom target words can include photos, text, and recorded audio, and can be categorized by sound, word position, and syllable count.
Who makes Articulate Plus?
Smarty Ears makes the app. The company says it was founded in 2009 by speech-language pathologist Barbara Fernandes.
Facts from Articulate Plus's own pages
- Activities
- The app includes FlashCards, Matching, Stories, and Guess What activities. · smartyearsapps.com, 7 Oct 2026
- App privacy disclosure
- Apple’s listing says the developer indicates that the app does not collect data; Apple notes that this disclosure has not been verified by Apple. · apps.apple.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Availability
- The maker’s FAQ says Smarty Ears apps are available through Apple’s App Store and are purchased separately. · smartyearsapps.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Custom targets
- Users can add custom target words with photos, text, and recorded audio, and categorize them by sound, word position, and syllable count. · smartyearsapps.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2009 · smartyearsapps.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Home practice
- The app includes homework tracking for sharing at-home practice data with a child’s therapist and lets users generate printable achievement certificates. · smartyearsapps.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Homework sharing
- The product page says its Homework tracking can share at-home practice data with a child’s therapist. · smartyearsapps.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Maker and founding
- Smarty Ears says it was founded in 2009 by Barbara Fernandes, a speech-language pathologist. · smartyearsapps.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Maker history
- Smarty Ears says it was founded in 2009 by speech-language pathologist Barbara Fernandes. · smartyearsapps.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Practice levels
- FlashCards support practice at word, phrase, and sentence levels. · smartyearsapps.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Smarty Ears’ app privacy policy says personal information collected by its mobile apps is stored on-device and is not transmitted to Smarty Ears or third parties; the policy applies to apps published on Apple’s App Store. · smartyearsapps.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Profiles and groups
- The product page states that users can create unlimited player profiles and select up to six players per session. · smartyearsapps.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Progress tracking
- The app describes session timelines, accuracy by activity, developmental milestone tracking, and detailed session data. · smartyearsapps.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Articulate Plus is designed for speech-language pathologists and parents to support children’s articulation practice. · smartyearsapps.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Speech targets
- Targets can be selected by developmental sound groups, phonological processes, manner of articulation, and syllable count. · smartyearsapps.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Stories
- Stories use sound-loaded text, highlight target words, include comprehension questions, and offer recording and playback tools. · smartyearsapps.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- Smarty Ears says its apps allow users to contact support from within the app, and that the email may include device and app details to help diagnose issues. · smartyearsapps.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Supported devices
- The App Store listing specifies iPhone and iPad compatibility and says Mac requires macOS 12.5 or later and an Apple M1 chip or later. · apps.apple.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Target selection
- Users can filter targets by developmental sound groups, phonological processes, manner of articulation, and syllable count. · smartyearsapps.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Video modeling
- The app provides video modeling for every target word, with real actors demonstrating productions. · smartyearsapps.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Video models
- The app includes video modeling for target words, with real actors demonstrating speech production. · smartyearsapps.com, 7 Oct 2026
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