SpeechTherapyMagic vs Boom Cards
See how they compare on the features that matter most to SLPs and families.
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | SpeechTherapyMagic | Boom Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation scoring | check_circleReal-time AI-powered scoring via SpeechAce | cancelNo pronunciation scoring — voice memo is ephemeral, not saved or scored |
| Element types | check_circle20+ interactive types (matching pairs, spinners, emotion picker, etc.) | cancel10 element types |
| Seller fees | check_circleNo annual seller fee | cancel$35/year publisher account |
| Platform commission | check_circleLow platform fee | cancel15% on store sales + 10% on external sales |
| Data tracking (free plan) | check_circleFull progress tracking | cancel90-day data retention only |
| Student recordings | check_circleSaved and scored for therapist review | cancelRecordings don't save — therapists can't review |
| Reviews & ratings | check_circleBuilt-in reviews on all decks | cancelNo review or rating system |
| Mobile experience | check_circleBuilt from the ground up for modern browsers | cancel3.2/5 app store rating, frequent iPad issues |
| Import | check_circleGoogle Slides import with element parsing (coming) | cancelPowerPoint import as flat JPG images only |
| Pricing system | check_circleReal dollar pricing — no confusion | cancelPoints/token system that many find confusing |
| Studio editor | check_circleModern drag-and-drop with font picker, hex colors, alignment guides | cancelLegacy editor (built 2015) with outdated UI |
| Payouts | check_circleStripe — direct bank deposits | cancelPayPal only, monthly, $5 minimum |
| Text-to-Speech | check_circleBuilt-in AI-powered TTS on any card | cancelNo text-to-speech |
| IEP tracking | check_circleProgress maps to IEP goals (coming) | cancelNo IEP goal mapping |
Pronunciation scoring
Real-time AI-powered scoring via SpeechAce
No pronunciation scoring — voice memo is ephemeral, not saved or scored
Element types
20+ interactive types (matching pairs, spinners, emotion picker, etc.)
10 element types
Seller fees
No annual seller fee
$35/year publisher account
Platform commission
Low platform fee
15% on store sales + 10% on external sales
Data tracking (free plan)
Full progress tracking
90-day data retention only
Student recordings
Saved and scored for therapist review
Recordings don't save — therapists can't review
Reviews & ratings
Built-in reviews on all decks
No review or rating system
Mobile experience
Built from the ground up for modern browsers
3.2/5 app store rating, frequent iPad issues
Import
Google Slides import with element parsing (coming)
PowerPoint import as flat JPG images only
Pricing system
Real dollar pricing — no confusion
Points/token system that many find confusing
Studio editor
Modern drag-and-drop with font picker, hex colors, alignment guides
Legacy editor (built 2015) with outdated UI
Payouts
Stripe — direct bank deposits
PayPal only, monthly, $5 minimum
Text-to-Speech
Built-in AI-powered TTS on any card
No text-to-speech
IEP tracking
Progress maps to IEP goals (coming)
No IEP goal mapping
Why SLPs are switching
Real pronunciation feedback
Students get instant, AI-powered pronunciation scores — not just a voice memo that disappears. Therapists can review saved recordings and track improvement over time.
No seller fees, lower commissions
Creators keep more of what they earn. No $35/year publisher fee and lower platform commissions on every sale.
Full data retention on every plan
Progress tracking data is never deleted. Free plan users get the same data retention as paid users — no 90-day cliff.
A modern experience on every device
Built for today's browsers from the start. No app to install, no iPad compatibility issues, no Flash-era legacy to work around.
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