# The Social Express II — Your Best SEL Tool! > Interactive animated curriculum for social learning challenges. (iPhone/iPad app by The Language Express, Inc.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-social-express-ii/id886896435 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [The Language Express, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/475219714) - Category: Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 2.60/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 118 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2014-06-29 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-social-express-ii/id886896435/reviews.md ## What is The Social Express II? Social Learning Made Easy! The Social Express® is engaging, educational curriculum for children and young adults with social learning challenges. The curriculum is designed to teach users how to think about and manage social situations, helping them to develop meaningful social relationships and succeed in life. How It Works Video Modeling on Steroids! Help Zack, Emma, Sam, and Katie solve social problems! Each fully-animated, interactive lesson targets one of many skills children and young adults need to learn in order to develop meaningful relationships and successfully navigate our social world. Who Can it Help? Our innovative curriculum targets core social deficit areas that stand in the way of school, social, and life success for children and young adults with social learning challenges. How Will Children with Social Learning Challenges Benefit? As a safe, controlled, and familiar learning environment, The Social Express provides an opportunity for users to become more socially competent and have successful social interactions. The Social Express membership includes the following: 81 Animated Interactive Webisodes Flexible Teaching Plans Pre and Post-Assessments eBooks Game Room Printable User Guide Offline Activities Bonus Material – Enhance Social Skills Learning with our Original Songs and Worksheets Potential benefits include the ability to: ● Identify feelings in others ● Understand the importance of “eye contact” (thinking with your eyes) in order to figure out what to say or do in social situations ● Read non-verbal social cues ● Identify appropriate coping strategies ● Learn how to start conversations ● Learn how to be part of a group ● Learn about the hidden rules in social situations ● Sequence situations and infer what will come next ● Figure out what to talk about with friends ● Monitor when others are using appropriate social behaviors ● Learn about using figurative language (idioms) in conversation ● Stay on topic when having conversations ● Watch social situations unfold and see how behavior can have negative or positive consequences The Social Express is based on best practices and programs that feature cognitive behavioral techniques and visual strategies. Terms of Use: https://www.brightenlearning.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://www.brightenlearning.com/privacy-policy/ ## Key features - Animated interactive webisodes - Flexible teaching plans - Pre and post-assessments - eBooks and game room - Printable user guide - Offline activities - Songs and worksheets ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | The Social Express Subscription Plan | $19.99 | per month | | The Social Express Subscription Plan | $104.99 | per year | | Add Student Slot | $5.99 | per month | | Monthly | $19.99 | per month | | Yearly | $199.99 | per year | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 17) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-social-express-ii/id886896435/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Susbscription-based apps are a no go *2023-10-31* So sad that this is the "replacement" for the Social Express app I purchased, which was then removed from the App Store. This "replacement" equals similar content, except you pay into eternity to be able to access what you once had for a one-time fee. Those of us who used our dollars to purchase the original app (and it was not a cheap app) should have been given a LIFETIME subscription, since the app was removed from the App Store with little warning, and no recourse. Please fix this situation, the content is decent but there is a bad taste in my mouth... Updated to make it one star instead of two. Your responses to people who purchased and loved this app before it became yet another subscription model are frankly rude. Gross. **Developer response:** Hello and thank you for your feedback. We are concerned that your complaint is not validated as you discuss the new content for the subscription, but you have you actually purchased the subscription? The original app featured 16 lessons, the new program has 81 lessons yes the original 16 are included but all else are new. Futhermore, we have created student logins and full data analytics to track progress none of this was part of the original application. WE do offer a lifetime discount of 50% off the new app should you contact us for the promo code. We had hoped our original app would keep working but ios11 killed it and many other apps as well. ### 1/5 — Money maker *2023-01-20* Back in 2012 I purchased the full app for over $200 and when I needed to update and get a new generation iPad and redownload my apps I find this one has changed to a monthly subscription and I was not allowed the access to even the version I paid for in full. To say I’m irritated is an understatement. It was a good app for me as a speech pathologist and use with many kids but I can see how if only one child the short lessons would not be valuable enough to justify the cost. That being said, I did use the app often but also can not justify paying a monthly subscription for an app that does not add new content often especially when I already spent so much to purchase in the first place. **Developer response:** Dear Jen, Thank you for your review. You infer that the app was effective and you used with many students. That's a good thing right? The reason you are unable to access the original program is somnething that changed back in 2013 due to Apple changing their operating system which effected a lot of apps. Instead of investing into an update for the original program we decided to augement the program. We offered 50% off to past users for many years, somthing you never took advantage of. You mention we don't add new content, that is absoltuely false, since 2012. we tripled the content and added a full curriculum to the program. Something you have not seen as you have not subscribed. What is helpful in reviews is sharing with potential customers the efficacy of a program. The cost is irrelevant if your getting the results. We wish you the best. ### 1/5 — Horrible app *2022-02-12, version 6.13* The sonic learning login is terrible for $8000 a year oh my gosh life was meant to be easier the more you use the program Social express login I just want to curse the programmers what’s happening with this private browser oh my fricken gosh log in is a nightmare for me I’m f….. off ### 1/5 — Subscription model *2021-11-09* I can’t tell you how disappointed I am this company moved to a subscription model. Although it’s a great app, it’s just not worth the price of hundreds of dollars (possibly thousands if used for multiple years) that comes with a subscription. I think it’s shameful to be honest. Please don’t support this model. On top of that, the developers snarky responses to other reviewers doesn’t help their image. **Developer response:** Dear Mr. Mac, Thank you for yoru review and highlighting that our is great! Efficacy is what makes a program valuable, the price should not be something you complain about if you are getting the results you desire. Shameful, c'mon really? You are trying to shame us for trying to stay competitive with other larger companies. We wish you the best and hope you find another program that is as fun and engaging as The Social Express. ### 1/5 — Can’t open *2020-04-25, version 6.13* It asks for a login, no option to create account. ### 1/5 — Rip Off *2019-12-17* I purchased this app several years ago for a lot of money. It stopped working due to lack of update. Now I can use only with a monthly fee? I was cheated out of my money. RIP OFF **Developer response:** Hello, you were not cheated out of your money as you had use of the app for several years as you mentioned. The app stopped working due to changes in the ios code. We do offer a 50% discount off the subscription for those who purchased the original app. Please email us with a receipt of purchase to contact@socialexpress.com ### 1/5 — Sad. *2019-11-22* I loved loved loved the original app. We used it extensively in addition to many other tools, and it was incredible. I’m just plain sad now. **Developer response:** Hello, you state you are sad, but you don't say why? If the issue is that you can no longer use the original app, send proof of purchase to contact@socialexpress.com and we will send you a 50% off your subscription promo code. ### 1/5 — Great APP *2019-01-17* I really felt like the original APP applied to so many students. I used it often and was surprised when it stopped working with the update. I could not figure out why when I had already purchased the app. I would purchase the new APP and understand that it has more stories/scenarios, but can’t do a monthly fee thru the school district. This monthly fee makes it difficult to access. I am so disappointed. You may be losing lots of purchasers due to the monthly fee. **Developer response:** Hello and thank you for your comment. There is an annual option to purchase the program as well. ### 1/5 — Please update original app *2019-01-09* Please update the orignal Social Express so it works again or add the lessons contained in the original app to the free content in the new app. I used the original Social Express for years with my students. I cannot afford your subscription plans for the new app. **Developer response:** We offer a 50% discount to those who purchased the original app. ### 2/5 — Susbscription-based apps are a no go *2018-11-06, version 6.9* So sad that this is the "replacement" for the Social Express app I purchased, which was then removed from the App Store. This "replacement" equals similar content, except you pay into eternity to be able to access what you once had for a one-time fee. Those of us who used our dollars to purchase the original app (and it was not a cheap app) should have been given a LIFETIME subscription, since the app was removed from the App Store with little warning, and no recourse. Please fix this situation, the content is decent but there is a bad taste in my mouth... **Developer response:** Hello and thank you for your feedback. We are concerned that your complaint is not validated as you discuss the new content for the subscription, but you have you actually purchased the subscription? The original app featured 16 lessons, the new program has 81 lessons yes the original 16 are included but all else are new. Futhermore, we have created student logins and full data analytics to track progress none of this was part of the original application. WE do offer a lifetime discount of 50% off the new app should you contact us for the promo code. We had hoped our original app would keep working but ios11 killed it and many other apps as well. ## Frequently asked questions about The Social Express II ### What is The Social Express II? The Social Express II is an educational app designed to teach social skills to children and young adults with social learning challenges. It utilizes animated, interactive lessons and video modeling to help users understand and manage social situations. ### What kind of content does The Social Express II offer? The Social Express II includes 81 animated interactive webisodes, flexible teaching plans, pre and post-assessments, eBooks, a game room, a printable user guide, offline activities, and bonus materials like songs and worksheets. ### What age group is The Social Express II for? The app has an age rating of 4+ and is designed for children and young adults with social learning challenges. ### Is The Social Express II available on Android devices? Based on the provided data, The Social Express II is currently only supported on iPad devices. ### How often is The Social Express II updated? The app was last updated on July 16, 2024, indicating it receives regular updates to its content and features. ### What are the subscription options for The Social Express II? Subscription options include adding a student slot for $5.99/month, a monthly plan for $19.99, and a yearly plan for $104.99 or $199.99, depending on the tier. ### What are the main benefits of using The Social Express II? Users can benefit by learning to identify feelings, understand eye contact, read non-verbal cues, identify coping strategies, start conversations, participate in groups, and understand social rules and consequences. ### What is the user sentiment for The Social Express II? The app has an average rating of 2.6 stars from 23 ratings, suggesting mixed user sentiment. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 7.4.2 — 2024-07-16 • Minor update to login screen ### 7.4.1 — 2024-06-22 • Bug fixes ### 7.4 — 2024-06-12 • Bug fixes ### 7.3 — 2024-06-06 • Bug fixes ### 7.2 — 2024-05-30 • Guest account access to allow new users to explore limited content without creating an account. • Premium content subscription plans via in-app purchases. ## Apps similar to The Social Express II | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Hubble Learning](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hubble-learning/id1447315085) | 4.8 (10) | Free | Education | | [Between the Lines Level1 Lt HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/between-the-lines-level1-lt-hd/id574718929) | — | Free | Education | | [TeachTown Social Skills](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teachtown-social-skills/id992232047) | 3.2 (9) | Free | Education | | [Do it... 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