# Otsimo \| Special Education 1+ — Autism Games & Social Stories

> Award-winning educational games for special needs development. (iPhone/iPad app by Otsimo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otsimo-special-education-1-plus/id1084723774 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Otsimo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1084723769)
- Category: Education, Games, Family
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 632 App Store ratings · 128 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 133 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), European Spanish, Turkish
- Released: 2016-09-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otsimo-special-education-1-plus/id1084723774/reviews.md

## What is Otsimo | Special Education 1+?

Featured for over 300 days! 


Otsimo is a certified and award-winning educational game application developed for individuals diagnosed with learning disorders, attention deficit disorders, autism, Down syndrome, Aspergers, and other special needs. Otsimo Special Education has been awarded Mom's Choice Awards, Parent's Pick Awards, Education Alliance Finland, the Academics’ Choice Mind-Building Media and Toys Award, and was selected for the HundredED Global Collection of 2020, 2021, and 2022. It has been chosen as the BEST autism app by many autism publications.


Parents LOVE Otsimo Special Education!


Created under the guidance of parents, psychologists, and special education teachers; assistive games in Otsimo teach fundamental education and concepts that develop cognitive, communication, and motor skills with well-researched methods. Here are just some of the categories found in the app:
Social stories,
Numbers and letters, 
Vocabulary and words,
Emotions and feelings,
Colors,
Music and singing,
Animals and environment,
Vehicles and SO MUCH MORE!


With the help of visual and auditory cues, Otsimo Special Education helps users improve their motor and cognitive skills by helping them match, draw, choose, and put items in order.


Why should you try Otsimo Special Education at home?
Learning path: The perfect feature to provide the most personalized experience. It provides a specific curriculum to the individuals’ special education and learning therapy needs. Depending on the individuals’ learning and playing progress, the Learning Path adjusts the difficulty and special education content.
Customizability: All of the learning game and difficulty settings are completely customizable for you to adjust.
No ads, ever: Otsimo Special Education follows a strict no-ads policy, preventing any kind of intrusion and unwanted disturbance.
Detailed progress reports: Access detailed reports that give insight into the performance and progress. The games individuals have played, special education progress, and the skills they have been working on will all be in this report!


It can be used by individuals that have developmental or learning disorders such as Autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, Asperger’s, ADHD, cerebral palsy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, motor neuron disease (MND), speech impediments, and aphasia.


Otsimo Premium
Otsimo offers a variety of games for free but you can always upgrade to premium to access more educational games and features!
Otsimo Premium offers:
Access to all 100+ educational games
Regular content update
A personalized curriculum
Daily and weekly report cards on tha games played and to track the progress
Cross-platform support
Multiple user feature
Social storybooks with visual and auditory cues
Play offline anytime anywhere


For Otsimo Premium, we offer the following subscriptions:
1 month from $20.99
1 year from $13.75/monthly
Lifetime from $229.99


If you upgrade to Otsimo Premium, payment will be charged to your App Store account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off or subscription is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be provided.


Subscriptions can only be managed by the user. Auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the user’s Subscription Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication.


For more information:
Privacy Policy & Terms of Use - https://otsimo.com/legal/privacy-en.html
Payment Policy - https://otsimo.com/legal/payment.html

## Key features

- Personalized learning path
- Customizable game settings
- Detailed progress reports
- Social stories
- Vocabulary and numbers games
- No ads in premium version

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Discounted Premium (Annual) | $119.99 | per year |
| Otsimo Annual Subscription | $164.99 | per year |
| Discounted Premium (Annual) | $119.99 | per year |
| Monthly Subscription | $20.99 | per month |
| Special Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Special Premium | $83.99 | per year |
| Special Premium | $95.99 | per year |
| Otsimo Monthly Subscription | $13.99 | per month |
| Discounted Premium (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Autism Awareness Special Price | $71.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Otsimo Lifetime Premium | $229.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Otsimo | Special Education 1+?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Engaging and fun
- 💡 Helps with skill building
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Customizable and personalized

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Unauthorized charges
- 🐛 Compatibility issues
- 👎 Poor customer support

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Sound not working
- Games freezing or losing functionality
- Login issues
- Incorrect content or visuals

**Most requested features**

- More language options
- Offline mode
- Additional game content and updates
- Ability to try before paying

## Recent user reviews (10 of 128)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otsimo-special-education-1-plus/id1084723774/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Sucks

*2026-04-04, version 6.8.250508*

Sucks, kids hate it. Would not issue refund

### 2/5 — No

*2026-04-03, version 6.8.250508*

I redownloaded this because it claimed there was a special rare for autism acceptance day. It said 76% off..when I clicked on it, that translated to $59.99 a YEAR… I would pay maybe HALF of that for a LIFETIME pass. This is not something I would ever buy with this pricing set up. Ever.

### 1/5 — App constantly freezes

*2025-12-28, version 6.8.250508*

This app is not stable. Every time my son used it, within 20 minutes it would freeze. There are dozens of other similar apps that do not freeze, so just go with one of those instead of this poorly designed app.

### 1/5 — Constantly freezing

*2025-08-22, version 6.8.250508*

This app has so many bugs that my kids can’t enjoy it. I’m constantly having to restart it. Not worth paying for, unfortunately!

### 1/5 — Charged full price on 6 day trial!!!

*2025-06-16, version 6.8.250508*

I’m soo upset!!! It said 7 day trial, same day i signed up for the free trial i was charged full price!!!! I want my money back

### 1/5 — No customer support

*2025-03-04, version 6.8.240325*

Been trying to reach them for several weeks now. No responses. DO NOT BUY THIS APP. It malfunctions less than 24hrs after buying a years subscription and the company won’t answer you back when you reach out for help. NOT WORTH THE MONEY OR FRUSTRATION.

### 3/5 — Dee

*2025-03-03, version 6.8.240325*

Dee

### 1/5 — This application constantly crash on video

*2024-04-02, version 6.8.240325*

This application constantly crash on video sequences rending the application un praticable. I really you’ll have like a refund.

Dans les apprentissages de l’orthographe des raisins sont montré en image et au vocale mais le mot orthographié est raison… trop mouvais.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2024-03-11, version 6.8.230406*

Don’t bother

### 1/5 — Impossible to get any assistance from the support

*2024-02-18*

I have subscribed to a year plan, but for some reason I can not connect the app anymore « unrecognized token » on the iPad. 
Impossible to get a solution. A useless chatbot suggests inefficient solutions, and despite my emails to the support team there is still no solution. And now my child can’t use the app. It is very disappointing.

**Developer response:** Hello, we're sorry you're experiencing this issue. Please reach out to us at support@otsimo.com so we can help you better.

## Frequently asked questions about Otsimo | Special Education 1+

### What does Otsimo | Special Education 1+ do?

Otsimo is a certified educational game application designed for individuals with special needs, including autism, ADHD, and Down syndrome. It features assistive games that help develop cognitive, communication, and motor skills through interactive learning experiences.

### What are the key features of Otsimo?

Key features include a personalized learning path that adjusts to the user's progress, customizable game and difficulty settings, detailed progress reports, and a variety of educational games covering topics like numbers, letters, vocabulary, emotions, and social stories.

### How much does Otsimo cost?

Otsimo offers a selection of games for free. For full access to over 100 educational games, regular content updates, a personalized curriculum, and cross-platform support, users can upgrade to Otsimo Premium through various subscription options, including monthly, yearly, and lifetime plans.

### What kind of special needs does Otsimo cater to?

The app is developed for individuals with developmental or learning disorders such as Autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, Asperger’s, ADHD, cerebral palsy, speech impediments, and aphasia. It aims to support cognitive, communication, and motor skill development.

### Can I use Otsimo offline?

Yes, Otsimo Premium offers the ability to play offline anytime and anywhere. This feature allows users to access the educational games and content without requiring an active internet connection, making it convenient for use on the go.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.8.250508 — 2025-05-08

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 6.8.240325 — 2024-04-01

Bug fixes and performance updates.

### 6.8.230406 — 2023-04-12

Thanks for using Otsimo!
This release brings bug fixes that improve our product to help you get more out of your app.

Love the app? Rate us! Your feedback helps us a lot!
Have a question? Reach us by tapping Feedback in the app or send an email to support@otsimo.com. We'd love to hear from you!
ug fixes and performance upgrades.

### 6.8.230316 — 2023-03-20

Thanks for using Otsimo!
This release brings bug fixes that improve our product to help you get more out of your app.

Love the app? Rate us! Your feedback helps us a lot!
Have a question? Reach us by tapping Feedback in the app or send an email to support@otsimo.com. We'd love to hear from you!

### 6.8.221118 — 2022-11-22

Thanks for using Otsimo!
This release brings bug fixes that improve our product to help you get more out of your app.

Love the app? Rate us! Your feedback helps us a lot!
Have a question? Reach us by tapping Feedback in the app or send an email to support@otsimo.com. We'd love to hear from you!

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