Review: Articulation Test Center Hive
*Information is current as of 04/23/2025 and is subject to change.
The Articulation Test Center Hive app by Little Bee Speech is a game-changer for speech-language pathologists when assessing articulation and phonological skills. It’s polished, packed with features, and refreshingly easy to use across Apple devices. Whether you're a solo practitioner or part of a district team, this app is designed to make screenings and evaluations smoother, faster, more consistent, and more engaging for both you and your students.
WHAT MAKES IT STAND OUT?
With simple navigation and smart features, the app offers both screeners and full test options that feel custom-fit for your caseload. You’ll find age-based screening for ages 2 to 5+, as well as a comprehensive full assessment that covers everything from consonants and blends to vocalic /r/ you could even ONLY assess vocalic /r/ if you wanted). Interactive speech scenes keep students engaged, while you collect spontaneous speech samples without losing their focus.
And let’s talk scoring. It’s all built-in and intelligent. You can easily mark substitutions, distortions, and omissions with just a tap. Phonological processes are identified automatically, and intelligibility ratings give you an instant snapshot of a student’s overall clarity. It’s the kind of streamlined setup that makes you wonder how you ever did it manually.
IS THE DATA EASY TO READ?
After the assessment, you’ll get an easy-to-read view of the results. You can view performance by sound position, phonological patterns, and even stimulability data. Progress graphs track improvement over time, making it easy to show growth to parents, IEP teams, or administrators.
Reports for screenings and assessments are automatically generated (yes, really), so you’re not stuck spending time turning raw data into something readable. Everything’s saved securely to the cloud, so you’re never tied to one device or location. Forgot your iPad at school? Pull up the report on your Mac at home. It’s that flexible.
BUILT FOR SLPs (AND THEIR DISTRICTS)!
The Little Bee Hive Membership is built to work in your favor. Instead of buying individual apps one by one, the membership gives you ongoing access to a growing suite of speech therapy tool, all under one subscription. As Little Bee Speech continues to roll out new apps and updates, members automatically get access without paying extra. It’s a smarter, more economical way to build a powerful therapy library without draining your budget.
See the full pricing structure here.
The app is included in the Little Bee Hive Membership, which runs $120/year if billed annually, or $15.99/month if you choose a monthly plan. You also get a 14-day free trial, which gives you full access to test it out before committing. Even better, you’re getting two apps for this price, both Articulation Test Center Hive and Articulation Station Hive.
See my full review of Articulation Station Hive here.
When it comes to schools and districts, the attitude toward subscription-based tools is shifting. Districts are starting to see the value once they witness how these tools impact student progress and SLP efficiency. To make it easier, Little Bee Speech offers a free 3-month trial to any district or group with five or more SLPs. This gives teams the breathing room to truly assess how effective the apps are in real therapy settings, without any upfront commitment. Interested? Email hello@littlebeespeech.com to get started.
Learn more about getting a purchase order here.
Here’s the real secret: advocacy. SLPs who gathered data, shared success stories, and clearly showed how these tools streamlined their evaluations and therapy sessions were able to shift district policies. A little effort upfront can lead to big changes—and getting administration on board with covering the cost is absolutely achievable.
SO, IN CONCLUSION…
Articulation Test Center Hive checks all the boxes: it’s clinician-friendly, data-rich, and engaging for students. It saves time without sacrificing quality and makes you look like the rockstar SLP you already are. For districts looking to equip their teams with something that’s both practical and powerful, this app is the one.
