# iReact - Emotional Regulation - Anxiety, Autism

> Children's emotional regulation tool for managing difficult feelings and developing coping skills. (iPhone/iPad app by madebyeducators.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ireact-emotional-regulation-anxiety-autism/id842162674 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [madebyeducators](https://appshunter.io/developer/668446587)
- Category: Education, Health & Fitness
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 5.1.1 · 24 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, European Portuguese and 6 more
- Released: 2014-10-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ireact-emotional-regulation-anxiety-autism/id842162674/reviews.md

## What is iReact?

*Not compatible with iPad Air*
iReact has been developed as a research based collaboration between The Institute of Education at the University of London and The MadeByEducators Project. 

iReact is designed to help children manage difficult emotions. iReact aims to help children become aware of their emotional states and develop some awareness of how their emotions are felt within their bodies. This tool also offer a range of activities to help children to cope with their emotions with a view to these strategies becoming independent of the app. A short tutorial supporting the use of this app is available within settings.

'iReact' has been developed as a research based collaboration between The Institute of Education, The London Knowledge Lab and The MadeByEducators Project. The MadeByEducators Project was formed by teachers and is dedicated to exploring the ways in which technology can improve the lives of all children, particularly those with special educational needs.

This app was based on a need expressed across parental consultation. The beta versions were then tested in schools and families and updated over three rounds. This current version is part of an ongoing yearlong research program involving several London based schools and families. Your feedback would be a valuable part of this research, please contact madebyeducators@gmail.com or Dr Joseph Mintz. J.Mintz@ioe.ac.uk

## Key features

- Emotional awareness training
- Body sensation recognition
- Coping strategy activities
- Research-based development
- Designed for special educational needs

## Chart rankings

- #198 in Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ireact-emotional-regulation-anxiety-autism/id842162674/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Highly recommended

*2023-03-09, version 1.7*

Speech Therapist with 30 years experience with Autism, Down’s Syndrome & Developmental Differences. Interoception is a key to emotional regulation.

### 1/5 — Don't waste your money

*2015-08-04, version 1.5*

Absolutely rubbish app.  Took 3 seconds to realise I wasted my money. All emotions are the same whether they are angry or sad or happy and all solutions the same whatever the emotion ie blow up a balloon, breath in, when I know for a fact you should concentrate on the out breath but doesn't do this.  No tips and nothing helpful about it.  Bought in desperation for my anxious daughter. SO disappointed.

## Frequently asked questions about iReact

### What is the main purpose of iReact?

iReact is designed to help children become aware of their emotional states and how they feel in their bodies. It provides activities to develop coping strategies for managing difficult emotions.

### Who developed iReact?

iReact was developed through a research-based collaboration between The Institute of Education at the University of London and The MadeByEducators Project, which is formed by teachers.

### Is iReact suitable for children with special educational needs?

Yes, iReact was specifically developed with a focus on exploring how technology can improve the lives of children, particularly those with special educational needs.

### What is the price of iReact?

iReact is a paid app, priced at $3.99.

### What devices is iReact compatible with?

iReact is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Please note it is not compatible with iPad Air.

### How often is iReact updated?

The latest version of iReact is 1.7, which was last updated on October 4, 2016. The app is part of an ongoing research program.

### Does iReact have ads?

No, iReact does not contain advertisements.

### What is the age rating for iReact?

iReact has an age rating of 4+.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7 — 2016-10-04

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Based on research feedback we have improved iReact by:
- focusing on a more child centered interface and more 'game', based approach throughout,
- improving flow and accessibility through tutorial,
- giving the emotions page a fun, game feature which can be a useful emotional recognition game withing itself,
- improved the user experience through cleaner graphics.
and a screenshot fix!

### 1.6 — 2016-09-30

Based on research feedback we have improved iReact by:
- focusing on a more child centred interface and more 'game', based approach throughout,
- improving flow and accessibility through tutorial,
- giving the emotions page a fun, game feature which can be a useful emotional recognition game withing itself,
- improved the user experience through cleaner graphics.

### 1.5 — 2014-11-22

Enhanced user experience based on research feedback. Tutorial made clearer, with added voice over, messages feature highlighted. Additional features for positive emotions.

### 1.4 — 2014-10-03

Following latest user testing by the Institute of Education London with parents and schools we have made a wide range of improvements. We have enhanced the user experience with sounds and movement and developed settings to allow for personalisations based on sensory sensitivities. We have added the option of restricting the emotions set. We have also streamlined the camera use and pitched the avatars to an older age ranges.

Feedback welcome, please contact madebyeducators@gmail.com or Dr Joseph Mintz. J.Mintz@ioe.ac.uk

### 1.1 — 2014-06-02

improves ux

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