Awareness, not analytics
You learn to hear and feel your own voice — which is what actually changes how you speak. Nobody built confidence by staring at a graph.
Astound vs Wellspoken
Wellspoken works on what you say. Astound works on how you sound.
Wellspoken builds vocabulary and structure, then grades you on it. Astound builds the instrument underneath — breath, resonance and articulation — so the words land.
The right words need a voice that carries them.
Vocabulary decides what you say. Breath and resonance decide whether anyone hears it.
Astound vs Wellspoken, side by side
Wellspoken is a vocabulary & speaking curriculum. Astound is a voice coach.
| Feature |  | Wellspoken |
|---|---|---|
| Taught by a voice coach & speech therapist | Included | Not includedAI coaching |
| Breath-support training | Included | Not included |
| Physical voice work | Included | Not includedFocus on words |
| Tension-release stretches | Included | Not included |
| Warmups for the moment | Included | Not included |
| Recordings stay on your phone | Included | Not includedAnalysed by AI |
| A few minutes, any time | Included | Included |
| Native iPhone app | Included | Included |
| Filler-word counts & speech scores | Not includedOn purpose | Included |
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What Wellspoken can’t give you
Breath first
A steady voice sits on steady breath. Diaphragmatic breathing and breath support are the foundation of every routine.
Expert-led
Every lesson is taught by Leila Bostic, a voice coach and speech therapist with 15 years of work with teachers, doctors, managers and actors.
We don’t care about filler-words. Or graphs.
Your favourite speakers say “um” too. What they have is breath, presence, and a voice that carries. That’s what we train.
Which one is right for you?
Wellspoken is good for vocabulary drills and spontaneous-answer practice, with AI analysis across several speaking dimensions.
Choose Wellspoken if…
- You want to expand your vocabulary
- You want practice structuring off-the-cuff answers
Choose Astound if…
- Your words are fine — your voice undersells them
- You get breathless, quiet or shaky when it matters
- You want a human expert's method, not an AI grade
- You want your recordings to stay private
Why our users prefer Astound
4.7 stars from 1,300+ reviews on the App Store.
Looking for this for years
I have been speaking fast all my life and dealing with clarity/articulation issues. … People have commented on how I am talking more clearly and definitely getting less “what?”. And I realized SO much more goes into clear communication besides “talk slower” e.g. pitch, lazy tongue, opening mouth more, etc.
Great app.
I’m only up to day two on the app, I like the warmup exercises on it so far. It’s made a voice sound better and able to pronounce words better.
Improvement after 3 sessions in 3 weeks!
I did the warm ups only a few times. My recordings show a major improvement! I went from squeaky Lauren Bacall to the real deal Bacall. Amazing.
Questions
What's the difference between Astound and Wellspoken?
Wellspoken focuses on what you say — vocabulary, structure and spontaneous answers — and scores it with AI. Astound focuses on how you sound: breath, resonance, articulation and tension release, taught by a speech therapist.
Does Astound help with vocabulary?
No. Astound is about your voice and breath. If vocabulary is your priority, Wellspoken is a reasonable pick; if people tell you to speak up, slow down or sound more confident, start with Astound.
Leila Bostic
Voice coach & speech therapist
A real coach. A few minutes a day. A voice that shows up when it matters.
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