# Say It... Or Not? — Social Filter Skills

> Teaches social filtering skills for children with autism and ADHD. (iPhone/iPad app by Janine Toole.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/say-it-or-not/id1177261731 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Janine Toole](https://appshunter.io/developer/839832427)
- Category: Education, Games, Family
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.2 · 58 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-01-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/say-it-or-not/id1177261731/reviews.md

## What is Say It... Or Not??

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The “Say It... Or Not?” app helps children with autism understand and practice what to say… and what not to say… in real-life social situations. Filtering thoughts can be a challenge for children with autism or ADHD.  This app helps children find appropriate words for over one hundred common social situations. Kids also learn to think about how their words make other people feel.

The “Say It… Or Not?” app gives your child the social filtering skills they need to better manage social situations at home, school and in the community. 

What parents say about our awesome apps:
*** 5 stars! Brilliant! An app that understands how kids actually learn. Thank you.
*** 5 stars! Your social skill apps are excellent!

“Say It… Or Not?” provides:

 - More than 100 situations frequently faced in a student’s everyday life, from annoying siblings to forgotten homework to unwanted birthday gifts.

- Each situation can play out in four different ways.  Students practice identifying how specific responses would make their friend feel and whether it is okay to say. For each situation where they might want to say something negative, students identify what is okay to say in that situation.

 - Students progress to the next level only when mastery of the current skill is demonstrated.

 - 'At a glance' reporting shows you instantly how your learner is progressing.

 - The fun Reward Center motivates even hesitant learners.

Most exciting, this app offers independent AND therapist mode.  In independent mode, answers are displayed and the learner taps the correct answer. 

In therapist mode, no answers are displayed.  For each question, the student answers orally and the therapist taps whether the learner's oral answer was correct or incorrect.  Both modes earn coins for the Reward Center.

Our apps are designed for and tested by typical and special needs children. Testers include children with Autism and other special needs. Our apps work for them! Our apps are also suitable for adults dealing with aphasia or learning English as a Second Language.

To evaluate the app, download the free version, which has one free book. Additional levels and additional players can be accessed with in-app purchases. (All levels can be purchased for $2.99 -- price may change.)

If you prefer no in-app purchases, download the School Edition (SE) version of this app, which includes all levels and up to 10 players.

We take customer service very seriously! If you ever have a problem or find that we've missed something, contact us at our website and we will do our best to fix the problem. 

www.HappyFrogApps.com

Our apps are safe for kids. We collect NO private information in our app. None! Our apps do not allow unrestricted web or social media access. We conform to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.

## Key features

- Over 100 social situations
- Identifies appropriate responses
- Teaches empathy for others' feelings
- Progress tracking
- Reward Center
- Independent and therapist modes

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase All Levels | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2 Users | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Users | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/say-it-or-not/id1177261731/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Ok but very limited

*2025-07-28*

I had high hopes for this- it could be a great start to a good app, but needs to be expanded further. For example, the same questions are repeated multiple times in different words. Within one day, we finish the whole app and there’s nothing left to do.
And the games and the rewards are extremely limited and Not motivating. I was hoping this is something my daughter could do on her own, maybe even practice a little each day. But we finished so quickly, it was extremely boring for her because of the lack of good motivators and repetitive questions

### 4/5 — Review

*2025-05-12*

Good app but have some areas of improvement- Kids can experience variety of emotions however it’s their choice on how to manage those situations with best possible outcomes. If this message is not taken into consideration then it will be app owners problem.

### 1/5 — Purchase not Restored

*2020-11-22*

This is the most difficult app I have ever purchased via iTunes. The vendor has taken the money and the levels were not opened.  The prompt repeatedly said “”submitted or “pending”! We will now reach out to iTunes to lodge a fraud complaint against this app.

### 5/5 — Atism

*2019-10-02, version 1.1*

A great atism app

### 2/5 — Promotes lying

*2019-03-31*

The app is a great idea but several of it’s “good responses” are disingenuous and encourage lying to please people. You don’t have to lie to thank someone for a gift you didn’t like. You don’t have to lie to be thankful for someone’s thoughtfulness even if their treat/gift isn’t to you tastes.  

Kids with autism are at a greater risk of being taken advantage of because they take longer to speak up. Also I find some of the reactions too extreme like “mad” when the proper response would be “sad” or “disappointed”.

I give two stars for the idea and setup but with all the “white LIES” I can’t give more than that. A lie is a lie.

### 5/5 — Very Helpful!

*2019-02-04*

This app is so well thought. If you have a kid in family who needs support. It's amazing how technology can augment your approach with your kid!

### 5/5 — Say it or not!

*2019-01-11*

I’m a Speech/Language Pathologist that is currently service pediatric patients through Home Health. I have many Happy Frog apps and have never been disappointed. This app presents situations and responses and the patient has to judge if the response should be said or kept to your self. The children with Autism that I serve have trouble with this skill. There is limited materials that focus on this area. I highly recommend it.

### 5/5 — Excellent!

*2018-06-30, version 1.1*

This is so good, real life examples. Very funny and gets the point across. Well done!

## Frequently asked questions about Say It... Or Not?

### What is the "Say It... Or Not?" app?

Say It... Or Not? is an educational app designed to help children with autism and ADHD develop social filtering skills. It presents over 100 common social situations and guides users to identify appropriate responses and understand their impact on others.

### How does "Say It... Or Not?" help children learn?

The app uses a learning methodology where students progress to the next level only after demonstrating mastery of the current skill. It offers both independent and therapist modes to cater to different learning styles and provides 'at a glance' reporting on learner progress.

### What are the in-app purchase options for "Say It... Or Not?"?

The free version of Say It... Or Not? includes one free book. Additional levels and players can be unlocked via in-app purchases. All levels can be purchased for $2.99, though this price may change.

### Is there an ad-free version of "Say It... Or Not?"?

Yes, if you prefer to avoid in-app purchases, there is a School Edition (SE) version of Say It... Or Not? available. This version includes all levels and supports up to 10 players without any in-app purchases.

### What devices does "Say It... Or Not?" support?

Say It... Or Not? is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. The app is designed for and tested with typical and special needs children, including those with Autism.

### How often is "Say It... Or Not?" updated?

The latest version of Say It... Or Not? is 1.3, and it was last updated on March 2, 2025. The developer, Janine Toole, is committed to customer service and addresses any issues reported via their website.

### What is the age rating for "Say It... Or Not?"?

Say It... Or Not? has an age rating of 4+. It is designed for and tested by children with special needs, including Autism, as well as typical children. It is also suitable for adults with aphasia or learning English.

### Does "Say It... Or Not?" collect any personal information?

No, Say It... Or Not? does not collect any private information from its users. The app is safe for kids and conforms to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, ensuring no unrestricted web or social media access.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2025-03-02

Small updates to ensure a great experience.

### 1.2 — 2021-11-30

Updated libraries for a smoother experience.

### 1.1 — 2017-03-01

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

Some audio tweaks to make it awesome for everyone!

### 1.0 — 2017-01-11

No release notes.

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