# BEST School Behavior — Behavior Eval for School Teams

> Behavior assessment and analysis tool for educational professionals. (iPhone/iPad app by Shaun Wilkinson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-school-behavior/id6796051775 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shaun Wilkinson](https://appshunter.io/developer/6796051777)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-31
- Data updated: 2026-09-11
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-school-behavior/id6796051775/reviews.md

## What is BEST School Behavior?

BEST School Behavior turns classroom observations and interviews into usable behavioral data.

Built for school psychologists, behavior analysts, special education teachers, and other professionals running functional behavior assessments. BEST replaces the clipboard, the tally sheet, and the stack of paper that still has to be calculated, synthesized, and typed up afterward.

WHAT MAKES BEST DIFFERENT
• A complete FBA in one place. Staff interviews and direct observations live in the same case and are analyzed together, instead of sitting in two tools and a spreadsheet.
• The evidence is worked out for you. Recorded antecedents, consequences, and staff ratings combine into an evidence score for each function, and the app shows how much each source contributed.
• Built for teams. Share a case with a colleague through iCloud - view-only or full editing, revoked whenever you choose - and collect data on the same student together, each from your own device. Sharing is free.
• Configured by you, case by case. Antecedents, consequences, activities, behaviors, and evidence weightings are all yours to set, and they travel with a shared case so the whole team records the same way.

FREE, WITH NO LIMIT ON CASES
• Simply tap to record both challenging and prosocial behaviors with exact timestamps and class settings
• Capture full ABC (antecedent, behavior, consequence) data from your phone, wrist, or iPad
• Customize each behavior definition and see that definition while you observe
• Watch elapsed time and event counts update live as the session runs
• Keep the running session on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island
• Run a structured 19-item staff interview covering strengths, preferences, and behavior ratings
• Print a blank rating scale to hand a teacher and collect later
• Keep a complete session history per case, with strengths and notes you can revise
• Export any session or case as a CSV file, for your files or your district's system

OBSERVE FROM YOUR WRIST
The Apple Watch companion app records a full session from your wrist - useful when holding a phone would change the very behavior you came to watch. Sessions sync back to your iPhone on their own.

THE ANALYSIS (SUBSCRIPTION)
• Weighted scoring across the four function domains: attention, escape, tangible, and sensory
• A breakdown of how much each source - antecedents, consequences, staff ratings - contributed to every function
• Antecedent and consequence pathways for each behavior of concern
• Flags when the data doesn't support a conclusion - an undifferentiated profile, or a function nobody could observe
• Export a professionally formatted FBA report as a PDF

Your data is never held hostage. If a subscription lapses, every case, observation, interview, and note stays exactly where it is and CSV export keeps working. Only the analysis page locks.

BUILT FOR STUDENT PRIVACY
Cases are identified by a code of up to four characters that you choose. The app never asks for a student's name, birthdate, ID number, or photograph.

Your records live in your own private iCloud account and sync across your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. There is no BEST server, no account to create, and no password. The developer cannot see your data. No analytics, no advertising, no tracking.

SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS
BEST Analysis - $19.99 per year, with a 1 month free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically each year unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions.

Privacy Policy: https://strykerphoenyx.github.io/best-app/
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

BEST is a documentation and analysis tool for qualified practitioners. It supports your professional judgment and does not replace it. It does not diagnose.

## Key features

- Consolidated FBA data collection
- Automated evidence scoring
- Team case sharing with permissions
- Customizable antecedents, consequences, and behaviors
- Real-time observation tracking
- Apple Watch companion app for discreet recording
- CSV and PDF export options

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |



## Frequently asked questions about BEST School Behavior

### What is BEST School Behavior used for?

BEST School Behavior is designed to help educational professionals conduct functional behavior assessments (FBAs). It allows for the collection and analysis of behavioral data from direct observations and staff interviews, all within a single application.

### How does BEST School Behavior handle student privacy?

Student privacy is a priority. Cases are identified by a user-chosen code of up to four characters, and the app does not request or store any personally identifiable student information.

### Can multiple team members use BEST School Behavior for the same student?

Yes, the app supports team collaboration. You can share a case with colleagues via iCloud, granting them view-only or full editing access, which can be revoked at any time. This allows for simultaneous data collection on the same student.

### What kind of data can be collected with BEST School Behavior?

You can record challenging and prosocial behaviors with exact timestamps, capture full ABC (antecedent, behavior, consequence) data, and conduct structured staff interviews covering strengths and behavior ratings. The app also allows for customization of antecedents, consequences, and behaviors.

### Is there a cost to use BEST School Behavior?

The core functionality of BEST School Behavior, including unlimited case management and data collection, is free. However, advanced analysis features, such as weighted scoring and PDF report generation, require a subscription.

### What happens to my data if my subscription lapses?

Your data is never held hostage. If a subscription lapses, all cases, observations, interviews, and notes remain accessible, and CSV export continues to function. Only the analysis page will become locked.

### Can I use BEST School Behavior without my phone?

Yes, there is an Apple Watch companion app that allows you to record a full session directly from your wrist. This is particularly useful when holding a phone might influence the behavior being observed. Sessions automatically sync back to your iPhone.

### How often is BEST School Behavior updated?

The latest version, 1.4.5, was released on September 8, 2026, indicating recent development activity. Updates typically focus on improving features, reliability, and user experience based on feedback and evolving needs in the education sector.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.4.5 — 2026-09-08

BEST has a new app icon on the iPhone and the Apple Watch.

### 1.4.4 (1) — 2026-09-02

Opening a case now takes you where the work is: settings the first time you open it, observations while you are still collecting data, and the analysis once there is something to analyse.

Activities are easier to tell apart on the observation timeline. There are more colors to go around, so subjects like Reading, Writing and Science no longer share one.

Small tidying on the profile screen.

### 1.4.3 (7) — 2026-08-31

No release notes.

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