# Choiceworks — user reviews

> 140 indexed App Store user reviews of Choiceworks by Bee Visual LLC, rated 4.67/5 from 279 ratings.

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- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choiceworks/id486210964.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 233 · 4★ 25 · 3★ 7 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 11

## What do users think of Choiceworks?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Customizable schedules
- 👍 Helpful for children with autism and ADHD
- 🎨 Ability to add own photos and voice recordings
- ⏱️ Useful timers and visual aids
- 📚 Includes social stories

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bugs with image library and customization
- 🔋 Drains device battery
- 🔍 Limited image selection
- 🔀 Difficulty rearranging schedule items

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Library won't load, preventing app usage
- Schedules reset when switching profiles
- Crashes after recent update

**Most requested features**

- Sync schedules across devices
- Ability to add more than 7-8 steps in a schedule
- More diverse set of icons and images
- Customizable timer sounds
- Option to use recorded voice for schedule titles

## Newest reviews (16 of 140)

### 4/5 — Great app but could use some improvements

*2026-07-22*

I love this app. We use it all the time with my daughter and it helps her so much with transitions. I would love it if there was a better photo library or ability to access google images/web.

### 3/5 — Good App with bug in customisation

*2025-01-05*

We are return users of the app, however I notice that there is a new bug and we are unable to create our own images/ icons as it keeps asking us to add a caption to the photo/ picture even when one has already been added.

### 3/5 — Landscape mode?

*2024-12-22*

Still trying to understand how to properly set this app up for my son. I want to install this on a wall mounted tablet and everything else that we use is setup for landscape mode. Does this app not allow that configuration?

### 3/5 — Choiceworks

*2024-11-03*

I lov it but I think you should just improve your reading comprehension

### 4/5 — It’s great

*2023-11-20*

I’ve used this app and its 😎

### 3/5 — “Only boys have autism”

*2023-07-31*

Would love to see a set of icons for the app with a female alternative. Also more activities. Other than that love the app.

### 5/5 — best app

*2022-03-24*

my toddler loves this and as a mom it helps my child to build his routine

### 4/5 — Idea good, a little sparse

*2022-01-21*

It works, my child and I spent all morning making multiple personalized routines and he was excited to do things he normally wouldn’t be. That being said it’s fairly limited, but if you go into it knowing that, it’s fine.

### 4/5 — Works great

*2021-10-14*

I am an educational assistant and use this app for special needs children. 
I love that I can custom make my visuals and the process of moving them over when done.
I would recommend enlarging the pictures both on the iPad and IPhone they are small! Would be nice if they were set bigger!!! Also the ability to edit a schedule one you have one in place. It would be so helpful if when holding a picture down you could slide it ahead or behind if the schedule changes it’s frustrating I can’t move something I have to make a whole new schedule!!!! For special needs kids this is important things are in order so when I can’t adjust something mid day when something changes it’s hard. 
Thanks so much hope to see some updates on the app with added changes. Works great use daily.

### 4/5 — Almost really good

*2021-07-22*

It would be great if there was a feature to duplicate a profile. I have 5 children who have very similar routines and it is tedious to have to recreate essentially the same profile.

### 5/5 — Easy to use, great for anxious kids

*2021-07-05*

I've recommended this app to many families. Kids thrive on visuals and they really enjoy customizing their activities. I love the option to record voices and videos to demonstrate routines!

### 4/5 — OK...

*2021-02-24, version 9.2*

Hi I love ChoiceWorks, but there are a couple things that are annoying.
1) There is only a white person.
2) There are no girls.
But besides those things, it’s a great app and I use it all the time.

### 5/5 — Great PEC application for Autism

*2021-01-06, version 9.2*

We use it on the move love how interactive it is for the user.  Easy to use and customise.

### 3/5 — Cant see timer scroll

*2020-12-04, version 9.2*

The scroll for the timer is blank! I can’t see the options

### 4/5 — Love it

*2020-11-22*

This is a great visual schedule for my son with autism or for someone with special needs. Love that you can add your own pictures and titles for activities.

### 5/5 — Amazing app!!!!

*2020-11-16, version 9.2*

I love this app! It helps me keep track of everything! FYI I am the kid who has autisism.

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Drains Battery

*2024-10-26*

There is no way to allow the app to go into autolock within the apps settings. Right now if we have Choiceworks open, our device does not go into sleep mode, which is draining our battery pretty significantly. I spoke with Apple and there isn't anything we can do on our side the app setting overrides the general iPad settings. When I reached out to the developer regarding this setting they believe it is a visual schedule and should always be in view for the user and would only look into addressing it if they received volumes of concern. 

When utilizing digital supports battery life should always be considered. These are a lot of individuals lifeline. If they removed this override setting from the app, individual users could adjust and choose their own setting for auto lock features, like TouchChat and other digitalsupports allow. Its upsetting that Choiceworks does not see this as an issue to be addressed in their app. Unfortunately, I cannot utilize this app and all its great qualities because it will drain the device that usually holds a charge for days within hours.

**Developer response:** Hello, Family of Five. I am the developer of Choiceworks. You have never contacted me, so I’m unclear about this review. Our app is certainly not a one-star app. We have been highly dedicated to its evolution for over 20 years.
Regarding draining the iPad battery, in the last 10 years, we’ve received three users identifying this as an issue, including your review on the App Store.  I’m unclear why, if you’re using a visual schedule, you would not want the visual schedule visible to the user at all times since that is best practice, not just belief. However, you can swipe out of the app when you don’t want it visible to the user. If you are using a timer, the timer will still work effectively this way. 

I have to charge my iPad at least 4 times daily, and I don’t run Choiceworks on it. I wish you had contacted us directly because I don’t even know who I’m speaking to, and it’s unfortunate that you felt the need to leave this negative one-star review. We are a very approachable, small family business. I hope you find what you are searching for.  Michele Walker, MS

### 1/5 — Library won’t load, can’t use app

*2024-05-16*

Really want to use the app, however library won’t load and app can’t open without it. Have made several attempts to download app. Email address for support doesn’t work either. Would love to try app if anyone can help please.

### 1/5 — library cannot be loaded.

*2023-09-08*

The library cannot be loaded.

### 1/5 — Problem

*2022-07-18, version 10.8*

I bought this app to help my son with organization and having a schedule to follow, but I am unable to add tasks or activities. Everything just shows up blank. Please help.

### 1/5 — Outdated icons: don’t buy this

*2020-04-27, version 9.0*

The fact that the only icon is a white male should have been a clue, but I was surprised at how outdated the options are. For example, there is a DVD and VHS option but no tablet or iPad icon!

### 1/5 — Crashing since recent update

*2018-05-04*

Since the recent update we see nothing but a black screen then it crashes?

### 1/5 — Not Worth The Money

*2016-11-18*

No options to customize. Wish I hadn't spent $9.99

### 1/5 — Love it until the last update

*2016-02-16, version 6.0*

It had been excellent until last update. I haven't been able to open the app ever since.

### 1/5 — Needs work!

*2015-05-30, version 5.1*

Deal breakers:
1. The photo/image library is lacking.  I could not find images for eat, food, dinner, etc.
2. You should be able to edit the captions for the images that are available.
3. (Most important) when you import your own photo (which I had to do often), there is not text to speech.  Only the in app images have text to speech.  
This app looked promising.  It has potential, but needs some more work.  Wish there were free trials.

### 2/5 — Do recommend

*2019-10-02*

I think it’s a good app but I wish it had more features apart from the schedule but I do recommend it!

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Former ESE (special education) teacher approved

*2025-01-07*

My daughter is a level one autistic with adhd and severe dyslexia. 

This application is so customizable, you can attach audio, pictures and video to the schedule. There’s also “if…. Then….”, wait timers with choices, emotional regulation charts with choices and social stories. 

I cannot speak highly enough of this application that gives my child the ability to regulate and be independent.

### 5/5 — Choiceworks

*2024-10-28*

Choiceworks is amazing for my students that I work with. It is so easy to use.

### 5/5 — Great for visual schedule

*2024-10-13*

I’ve been a practicing SLP for 24 years. During Covid saw this app being used on some tele therapy training. I’ve used it ever since on all sessions. All my clients benefit from this and it helps this therapist stay on track as well. Highly recommend especially working with pediatric clients.

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2024-06-25, version 12.2*

I love this

### 5/5 — Great Schedule App for Special Son

*2023-05-22*

Just love the flexibility, easy to use add your own pictures if not in their library! Definitely a game changer in our son’s daily life! Used by school and home keeps things consistent. Easy to use highly recommend and also recommend their Calendar App!

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2023-03-25*

I use this app for my work in behavioral therapy with children and families. It is an amazing resource and has steadily improved since I first downloaded it. I recommend this for anyone working with children or adults who benefit from its structure and visual nature. I especially would recommend it for parents who want to help their children succeed and feel accomplished in their daily lives.

### 5/5 — No images showing up

*2022-09-23*

Just wanted to update , the first two days it didn’t load but now it has.. not sure what happened but it’s a great app so wanted to update the review.

**Developer response:** Hi, So sorry to hear this is happening! Please email me at mwalker@beevisual.com so we can determine why this is occurring on your device. Thank you, Michele

### 5/5 — Great tool for therapists/teachers

*2022-06-27*

As a behavioral therapist I use this app daily. I love that I can have profiles for each client, even multiple for clients! You can take and upload your own pictures, audio, and video. Cannot recommend more!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your generous review! Means so much to us you have no idea! ☺️

### 5/5 — Great tool

*2022-05-18*

Has helped my family on the spectrum on track and helped with meltdowns.

### 5/5 — Very beneficial

*2022-03-24*

I am a behavior technician/ ABA therapist and I use this app with many of my clients. It is very intuitive and has been very useful. The library has a good amount of pictures to use and I really like the ability to take your own pictures (and videos!) as well as being able to add timers.

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