SpeechBox is an articulation practice app for people working on speech disorders, including Childhood Apraxia of Speech, autism, Down syndrome, stroke rehabilitation, and phonological disorders. Its library contains over 2,350 target words and over 2,000 simple phrases arranged in categories. Users can make custom boxes and add pictures from a camera, photo library, or Bing image search. Responses are recorded as correct, incorrect, approximate, or prompted, with results exportable to PDF or spreadsheet. Audio options include professionally recorded prompts, user-recorded prompts, and male and female US, UK, and Australian English voices. Custom boxes can be shared with colleagues, parents, and others, and the app can be used for teletherapy with Zoom or Google Meet. SpeechBox runs on iOS and macOS. Users can try the “/p/ Box” for free or try any plan for 30 days. Basic Access costs 3.99 USD per month or 39.99 USD per year; Professional Access costs 7.99 USD per month or 79.99 USD per year; Elite Access costs 9.99 USD per month.
Who it is for
SpeechBox suits people practicing articulation, as well as clinicians and others supporting speech practice. Its custom boxes, progress reports, and sharing options may help those organizing practice with colleagues or parents.
What is good
- Over 2,350 target words and 2,000 simple phrases
- Custom boxes can include personalized pictures
- Tracks responses and exports reports
- Offers recorded and synthesized voice prompts
- Supports teletherapy with Zoom or Google Meet
What to know first
- Available on iOS and macOS only
- Privacy policy says internet security cannot be guaranteed completely
- May process student data and request device permissions
Verdict
SpeechBox combines a sizable practice library with custom activities, response tracking, and sharing. Users can begin with the free “/p/ Box” or try a plan for 30 days before choosing paid access.
SpeechBox plans and pricing
All plansCompared on speech therapy software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Therapy focus
- articulation
- Supported platforms
- iOS, macOS
- Clinician tools
- Yes
- Progress tracking
- Yes
- Custom activities
- Yes
