# Visual Attention Therapy Lite — Cognitive Training & Neglect

> Cognitive training app for improving visual scanning and attention deficits. (iPhone/iPad app by Tactus Therapy Solutions Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-attention-therapy-lite/id554546572 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tactus Therapy Solutions Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/438070002)
- Category: Medical, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 705 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-09-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-attention-therapy-lite/id554546572/reviews.md

## What is Visual Attention Therapy Lite?

Visual Attention Therapy helps brain injury and stroke survivors, as well as struggling students, to improve scanning abilities. It also helps rehab professionals to assess for neglect and provide more efficient and effective therapy for attention deficits.

Visual Attention Therapy Lite gives you a free taste of the customization and utility of the full app: Visual Attention Therapy. This lite version lets you try Test and Practice modes with one level and layout, but is otherwise a fully functional app, allowing you to try 1 or 2 targets, all the signal and target colors and styles, and send e-mail reports.

Practicing scanning from left to right across a page helps retrain the brain to move the eyes correctly. Strengthening this essential skill can improve reading, concentration, memory, attention to detail, and speed of processing. Using two targets at once can help users with working memory and alternating attention. 

1) Use the Test mode to help determine if a scanning or attention deficit exists.
2) Use the Practice mode to train scanning to find targets in order.

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CANCELLATION TASKS JUST GOT BETTER

This professional cognitive training app takes traditional cancellation exercises, the evidence-based standard for testing and treating visuospatial neglect, and enhances them with benefits that are only available through technology:

* Targets must be tapped from left to right, top to bottom in Practice mode, training users to slow down and scan the entire screen before they can move forward.
* Sidebar signal can flash in a variety of colors to draw attention to the left or right.
* Auditory and a variety of visual cues give instant feedback and keep users engaged.
* Timed exercises increase motivation to work quickly and accurately.
* No need to spend time counting errors. Automated scoring includes data for accuracy by quadrant, time for completion, and mistakes in professional e-mailed reports.
* Adjustable layouts and 10 levels of difficulty allow you to customize the experience to meet changing needs or multiple users.
* An endless variety of combinations eliminates the need to photocopy exercises and saves paper.

Visual Attention Therapy was developed by a certified Speech-Language Pathologist and is used worldwide by SLPs, occupational therapists, vision specialists, and neuropsychologists to help adults and children with dyslexia, dementia, and attentional deficits. 

People of all ages enjoy racing against the clock to challenge themselves to improve on their scores while improving their cognitive and reading skills. Levels featuring letters can support literacy goals, while symbol-based levels challenge visual memory skills.

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

“This app takes a simple, familiar format and turns it into a dynamic, interactive tool with the ability to be age appropriate for anyone from preschoolers to elderly adults.” —SLP

“Visual Attention Therapy is guaranteed to be one of those beautiful apps that, when you see it and try it out, will make you exclaim 'Finally!' We were this close to hugging it, to be honest. Thanks for yet another amazing release, Tactus Therapy.” —SLP

“I was not sure if children would be motivated to use this app, but the 'no nonsense' approach really seemed to help the children with their attention & task persistence. They especially enjoyed the immediate feedback they got regarding their speed & accuracy. I recommend this app for school-aged children having difficulty with visual scanning/tracking, reading, working memory, & copying skills.”—OT

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This app contains no outside ads or in-app purchases, does not collect or transmit personal data, and links can be deactivated. Supporting evidence for the design of this app can be found at www.tactustherapy.com.

## Key features

- Improve scanning abilities
- Assess for neglect
- Practice left-to-right scanning
- Timed exercises
- Automated scoring and reports
- Customizable layouts and difficulty

## What do users think of Visual Attention Therapy Lite?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Great for vision therapy
- 👍 Helpful for stroke survivors
- 👍 Good for focus and attention
- 👍 Useful for hemispheric neglect
- 👍 Customizable difficulty
- 👍 Good preview of full version
- 👍 Teaches left to right reading
- 👍 Great for students with disabilities
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Worth the price for full version

**Cons**

- 👎 Lite version is limited
- 👎 Free version is garbage
- 👎 No flow between tests

**Most requested features**

- Allow users to go to the next test without returning home
- Larger font for geriatric patients

## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-attention-therapy-lite/id554546572/reviews.md

### 1/5 — u should not buy the upgraded on

*2026-03-06*

because if u hold the number or letter and slide it in the  creating a test or practice then u can get the max

### 4/5 — Vision therapy

*2023-01-07*

Enjoyed Lite version despite not being able to go past finding the two letters.Didn’t care having to back home to do an exercise. The app should be one in which the user can go to the next test. 5-stars for the test, 2-stars for not having a flow from test to the next, going back o home.

**Developer response:** We're glad to hear you enjoyed the free Lite version of the app! In the full version, you don't have to go back home - you can do multiple trials in a row. If you're using it regularly, please consider purchasing the full app for the most options and benefit. Thanks for the feedback!

### 1/5 — Free version is garbage

*2022-12-10*

I have no idea what the paid version is like since the free version is garbage and I deleted it

**Developer response:** Hi, I'm sorry you didn't like the free app. If you have any specific feedback about what you didn't like about it, we'd be happy to receive it and reply. You can contact us at support@tactustherapy.com

### 5/5 — Great app

*2022-04-09*

Very good.

**Developer response:** Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We're glad you're liking the app.

### 5/5 — Stroke survivor 1

*2020-07-13*

Easy to use and helpful way to start on your own!

**Developer response:** Thanks for your review, we're glad you're finding the app helpful. Please let us know if you have any questions.

### 2/5 — Too lite

*2017-11-08*

I understand that this is a light version of this app. However you can’t try any of the features other than the basic ones. It would be nice to be able to see more of what the app could do. Been able to view a couple of the other pages would help in deciding whether or not this would be a good app to use with some of my clients who have reading issues

### 2/5 — Practice Mode does not work correct

*2013-12-27*

The Test Mode works fine, but the Practice Mode does not. Even when I hit the correct letter, the App doesn't recognize it.

**Developer response:** For fast technical support, please email us at info@tactustherapy.com. The practice mode requires you to hit each target in order, from left to right and top to bottom. We have added further instructions to the app to help users understand how it works.

### 4/5 — Great Vision Therapy Tool

*2012-12-12*

My son was in vision therapy for two years for tracking and convergence issues. Lots of boring excersizes....  This app sure would have spiced things up.  I love that you can customize the difficulty.

### 5/5 — great app

*2012-12-11*

The lite version shows what the paid app can do - the paid version has simpler and more complex versions.  Give this a try, and if you like it, the paid version is worth the price.

### 5/5 — Another great app!

*2012-09-29*

I really like this app for both my elementary aged students and my geriatric patients! It is wonderful for focus and attention and a great tool for hemispheric neglect. The developers are wonderful and are always so great with responding to feedback! My only request for this app is larger font so my geriatric patients could more easily utilize this for hemispheric neglect therapy. Overall, wonderful and worth the money for the full app!

## Frequently asked questions about Visual Attention Therapy Lite

### What does Visual Attention Therapy Lite do?

Visual Attention Therapy Lite is a cognitive training application designed to help individuals improve their visual scanning abilities and address attention deficits. It assists brain injury and stroke survivors, as well as students, in retraining their brains to scan more effectively, which can enhance reading, concentration, and processing speed.

### What are the key features of this app?

The app offers Test and Practice modes to assess and train scanning skills. It includes features like timed exercises to boost motivation, automated scoring for accuracy and completion time, and professional e-mailed reports. Users can also customize layouts and difficulty levels for a personalized experience.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, Visual Attention Therapy Lite is a free version of the full application. It provides a taste of the full app's functionality, allowing users to try out Test and Practice modes with limited customization options but full reporting capabilities.

### Who can benefit from using this app?

This app is beneficial for a wide range of users, including adults and children recovering from brain injuries or strokes, students struggling with attentional deficits, and professionals such as speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and neuropsychologists who work with these populations.

### How does the app help with reading and concentration?

By practicing scanning from left to right across a page, the app helps retrain the brain to move the eyes correctly. Strengthening this fundamental skill can lead to improvements in reading comprehension, the ability to concentrate for longer periods, and overall attention to detail.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.05 — 2025-02-11

- minor update to improve your experience using the app

### 2.03 — 2022-11-11

- minor updates to improve your experience using the app

### 2.02 — 2022-02-04

- some minor fixes to ensure everything continues to work as expected

### 2.01 — 2020-08-10

* fix bugs to give you the best experience

In Visual Attention Therapy 2.0
* new tabbed set-up screen gives you quick access to the most important settings in one place
* download a new user guide with tips from the Info screen
* share, print, copy, or send reports at the end of each session
* levels 8 & 9 switched to better reflect increasing difficulty order
* change the appearance of cancelled targets and the sidebar signal from within the exercise
* refreshed design for the home screen buttons make it easier to get started

### 2.0 — 2020-06-30

Visual Attention Therapy 2.0 is here!
* new tabbed set-up screen gives you quick access to the most important settings in one place
* download a new user guide with tips from the Info screen
* share, print, copy, or send reports at the end of each session
* levels 8 & 9 switched to better reflect increasing difficulty order
* change the appearance of cancelled targets and the sidebar signal from within the exercise
* refreshed design for the home screen buttons make it easier to get started

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