# EYT Card Sorting

> iPad game assessing children's cognitive flexibility and executive functioning. (iPhone/iPad app by University of Wollongong.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eyt-card-sorting/id918911275 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [University of Wollongong](https://appshunter.io/developer/527113169)
- Category: Education
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 95 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-09-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eyt-card-sorting/id918911275/reviews.md

## What is EYT Card Sorting?

Early Years Toolbox (EYT) Card Sorting is an iPad-based assessment of children's cognitive flexibility (i.e., ability to disengage from one task/rule and re-engage in another). In this game, children are presented with rabbits and boats that vary along two dimensions (i.e., shape and colour). Children and are asked to sort each the rabbits and boats first by one dimension (e.g., colour) and then, after a number of trials, by another dimension (e.g., shape). This game takes approximately 5 minutes to complete.

Scores are presented on the final assessment screen. For more precise research applications, there are options to have the item by item data sent to a user-specified e-mail address or database. For more information, training videos and analysis resources, please visit http://www.eytoolbox.com.au 

Languages embedded: English, Afrikaans, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Danish, French, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Mandinka, Norwegian, Portuguese, Shangaan, Sotho, Spanish, Swedish, Xhosa, Zulu, and more in progress

About the Early Years Toolbox:

The 'Early Years Toolbox' (EYT, for short) is comprised of brief, engaging game-like assessments of  children’s self-regulation, executive functioning and vocabulary. These assessments are based on well-established and widely used measures, yet have been adapted and optimised on the basis of 20+ years of research experience working with young children.

NOTE FOR RESEARCHERS: If using this app for research and/or publication purposes, please cite the following as the original source article:

Howard, S. J., & Melhuish, E. (2017). An Early Years Toolbox (EYT) for assessing early executive function, language, self-regulation, and social development: Validity, reliability and preliminary norms. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 35(3), 255-275.

## Key features

- Cognitive flexibility assessment
- Rule-based object sorting
- Executive functioning evaluation
- Data export via email
- Multilingual support
- Research-based design

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eyt-card-sorting/id918911275/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Nice app!

*2014-11-24*

This app requires young children to sort the same items by different characteristics. First, the sort is by color, then by shape. So, when sorting by color, the boat might go on the rabbit side if the color is the same. However, the same boat will go on the boat side if the sort is now by shape. Low-key, but enjoyable, for the children -- while I get information about their strengths and challengies.

## Frequently asked questions about EYT Card Sorting

### What is EYT Card Sorting used for?

EYT Card Sorting is an iPad-based assessment tool designed to evaluate children's cognitive flexibility, which is their ability to switch between tasks or rules. It's part of the Early Years Toolbox, focusing on executive functioning in young children.

### How long does a session of EYT Card Sorting take?

A typical session of EYT Card Sorting takes approximately 5 minutes to complete, making it a brief and engaging assessment for young children.

### Can data from EYT Card Sorting be used for research?

Yes, for more precise research applications, the app allows item-by-item data to be sent to a user-specified email address or database. Researchers are advised to cite the provided source article for publication purposes.

### What devices does EYT Card Sorting support?

EYT Card Sorting is specifically designed for and supports iPads. It is not currently available on other mobile devices or platforms.

### What languages are available in EYT Card Sorting?

EYT Card Sorting supports a wide range of languages, including English, Afrikaans, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Danish, French, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Mandinka, Norwegian, Portuguese, Shangaan, Sotho, Spanish, Swedish, Xhosa, and Zulu, with more languages in progress.

### What is the age rating for EYT Card Sorting?

EYT Card Sorting has an age rating of 4+, indicating it is suitable for children aged four years and older. The assessments are based on well-established measures adapted for young children.

### How often is EYT Card Sorting updated?

The latest version of EYT Card Sorting is 2.32.0, which was last updated on March 11, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and maintenance of the application.

### Does EYT Card Sorting have ads?

No, EYT Card Sorting does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it provides an uninterrupted user experience focused on assessment and data collection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.32.0 — 2026-03-11

- Fixes bugs when filtering date in CSV export view.
- iOS26 compatibility.
- Other bug fixes.

### 2.31.0 — 2025-09-09

- Ability to export game data played using .plist files stored locally to CSV file.
- QR study code now (via database) can set preference for game progress status
- UI/UX and workflow improvements to settings, connection code, and data queue manager
- Camera permission check before allowing QR scanning
- Other minor bug fixes

### 2.29.0 — 2025-02-04

- Setswana Language support
- Other minor bug fixes

### 2.28.0 — 2024-11-18

- Allows new data submissions if older non compliant data is blocking in the queue.
- Other minor fixes and compatibility update.

### 2.27.6 — 2024-07-24

Minor bug fixes

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