# Place in Groups - Create groups of related items

> Educational app for children to learn item grouping and cognitive skills. (iPhone/iPad app by STEP BY STEP.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/place-in-groups-create-groups-of-related-items/id1135861893 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [STEP BY STEP](https://appshunter.io/developer/961412234)
- Category: Education, Games, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 96 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2016-09-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/place-in-groups-create-groups-of-related-items/id1135861893/reviews.md

## What is Place in Groups?

- Full version.
- No in-app purchases. 
- No ads. 
- Safe for kids.

Welcome to “Place in Groups”. This educational app is designed for children aged 2 and above. Here children can learn about groups of related items. It is fun, and it helps them develop visual perception skills, cognitive skills, and language skills.

STEP BY STEP is a professional EdTech studio that focuses on developing educational apps for children aged 1 to 5 years old. During these critical years, children enter a new learning stage every few months. Our apps support and strengthen the development of crucial skills for each learning stage. This way we guide your children, step by step, throughout this entire age range.

Our key values are perfection and simplicity. We believe that small details make a big difference, so we give great attention to every detail — both in content and design. Most importantly, we keep our apps simple — simple to understand and simple to use.

While playing our games, children will engage in simple activities, such as matching, pairing, ordering, grouping, and sorting. This allows them to practice essential skills, such as: categorization, conceptualization, generalization, abstraction, memory, language, math, visual perception, fine motor, accuracy, attention, and focus. They will learn about shapes, colors, animals, fruit, vegetables, clothing, tools, vehicles, furniture, professions, toys, etc., — all while playing.

The levels are generally arranged by difficulty. The first levels are usually quite simple — their main objective is to teach players critical thinking and problem solving. However, the exercises become increasingly challenging as the child advances within the game. 

Our applications avoid distractions such as popups, unnecessary animation, and noisy feedback. We keep our applications safe for children — no advertisements, no unsafe links to external content, no popups, etc.

Furthermore, our experience indicates that our apps can be very helpful for children with special-needs¹, and that they can function as useful tools in both speech-language therapy² and in occupational therapy³. In addition, our apps have been found useful for adults with disabilities or dementia⁴.

For this reason, we added two important features: the first one was designed for teachers, therapists, and speech pathologists, which allows them to track the progress of their students; the second feature makes our apps also accessible for users with disabilities, and on this matter we would like to thank the Technology Consulting Center at “Beit Issie Shapiro”⁵ for their professional guidance and consultation regarding accessibility.

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¹ Special needs - Learning difficulties due to learning disabilities, communication disabilities, emotional or behavioural disorders, physical disabilities and/or developmental disabilities, which may be caused by Autism (Autistic Spectrum Disorders), Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Tourette Syndrome, etc.

² Speech-language therapy - Treatment of communication disorders by speech-language pathologists (SLP).

³ Occupational therapy (OT) - Treatment meant to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills for people with a physical, mental or developmental condition.

⁴ Dementia -  A condition caused by brain injury (BI), brain damage or brain diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, Lewy bodies (DLB), Vascular dementia, etc.

⁵ "Beit Issie Shapiro" is a leading non-profit organization that develops therapies for people with disabilities, and also acts as a ‘Special Consultant’ to the United Nations.

## Key features

- Item grouping and categorization
- Visual perception skill development
- Cognitive and language skill enhancement
- Progress tracking for educators
- Accessibility features for users with disabilities
- Distraction-free learning environment

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/place-in-groups-create-groups-of-related-items/id1135861893/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I love you app

*2021-01-30, version 1.5*

You are remarkable. My students have learned so much from this app. Your amazing. I love that when my kids are done doing their work they can have an occasional surprise if they did swell because they can do a sticker scene or maybe a coloring sheet. Your app has a sorting game that makes their sorting practice super fun. I love your sticker scenes and coloring sheets they are appropriate for elementary school definite the lower grades. Holly,PA

### 5/5 — Los Angeles SLP

*2017-02-26, version 1.4*

Great for encouraging language based on conceptual understanding!

### 5/5 — The best

*2016-11-22, version 1.1*

This app is wonderful! I am SLP and I always use it with my kids, so the could improve their vocabulary and language skills. You will love it

## Frequently asked questions about Place in Groups

### What is the age range for Place in Groups?

Place in Groups is designed for children aged 2 and above. The app supports and strengthens crucial developmental skills for children aged 1 to 5 years old.

### Does Place in Groups have ads?

No, Place in Groups is completely ad-free. The developers prioritize a distraction-free environment for children, ensuring no advertisements or unsafe external links are present.

### What skills does Place in Groups help children develop?

The app helps children develop visual perception, cognitive skills, and language skills. It also aids in practicing categorization, conceptualization, generalization, abstraction, memory, math, fine motor skills, accuracy, attention, and focus.

### Is Place in Groups suitable for children with special needs?

Yes, the app can be very helpful for children with special needs, including those with learning disabilities, communication disabilities, emotional or behavioral disorders, physical disabilities, and developmental disabilities. It also functions as a useful tool in speech-language therapy and occupational therapy.

### Can teachers or therapists track a child's progress in Place in Groups?

Yes, Place in Groups includes a feature specifically designed for teachers, therapists, and speech pathologists to track the progress of their students. This allows for tailored support and intervention.

### What is the learning methodology of Place in Groups?

The app uses simple activities like matching, pairing, ordering, grouping, and sorting to teach children about related items. Levels are arranged by difficulty, starting simple to teach critical thinking and problem-solving, then becoming increasingly challenging.

### What devices is Place in Groups available on?

Place in Groups is currently supported on iPads. The app is designed with simplicity and perfection in mind, focusing on a user-friendly experience for its target audience.

### How often is Place in Groups updated?

The app was last updated on April 7, 2017, to version 1.5. While updates are not frequent, the core educational content and design are stable and focus on long-term skill development.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2017-04-07

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Improving accessibility options for kids with special needs.

### 1.4 — 2017-02-09

Adding accessibility settings for kids with with special needs.

### 1.3 — 2016-12-19

Adding accessibility features for kids with with special needs.

### 1.2 — 2016-11-23

Sound quality enhancement, and Assistive Technology improvements (for VoiceOver users, Switch Control users, and for any other user who has difficulty with the Swipe gesture).

### 1.1 — 2016-09-09

Inclusive Design Improvements (for VoiceOver users, Switch Control users, and for any other user who has difficulty with the Swipe gesture).

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