# Visual Schedule Planner — user reviews > 47 indexed App Store user reviews of Visual Schedule Planner by Good Karma Applications, Inc, rated 2.30/5 from 13 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-schedule-planner/id488646282/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-schedule-planner/id488646282.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 1 · 4★ 2 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 6 ## Newest reviews (15 of 47) ### 4/5 — Pretty good but *2020-07-25* It has been amazing as I have autism and am a visual person. Lately though the writing has turned white and in the settings everything that isn’t white is black. Help please ### 3/5 — Cannot start the app on our new 6th generation app. *2019-09-06, version 2.8.6* Would you please make it compatible with iPad 6th generation? When I try to start the app, it won’t start. Thanks! ### 4/5 — A useable visual planner *2019-01-08, version 2.8.6* I am an adult with multiple disabilities including classic autism and my old visual planner app has not been updated yet for iOS 12 so it crashes a lot,and I’ve been reliant on my old lo fi PECS schedule. Well what can I say about this app? I read the reviews and noticed they all were negative,which made me feel I shouldn’t pay out for this,but I checked the updates section which shows it’s been recieivimg quite regular updates to make the app better and that for me was enough to risk buying the app. The pros to this planner is it’s easy to use and it didn’t take me to long to get used to working it. I had no errors (I’m using a 2018 iPad,with iOS 12). The only downside I have found so far is that there are no way near enough images to cope with my routine,and adding my own images is annoying but works great, however even if you use a .png image which is transparent it doesn’t appear as transparent,I don’t understand why this is. I do recommend the app over my previous app which had even less images in its icon library, but I think to get better developers really need a better library. ### 4/5 — Cannot sync between devices *2018-11-20, version 2.8.6* This is a great app for individuals using visual schedules however the backup feature does not work. I’ve tried all the suggestions by the developers but I still cannot transfer the schedule from my son’s iPad to his phone (and it is running on the same operating system). If developers could figure out how to correct this, it’s definitely a 5 star app worth the money. ### 4/5 — Easy to program *2017-06-03, version 2.8.5* I have just started using this app for an elementary student at church who struggles with transitions. I love the integrated timer feature and the interactive I created a couple activities very easily on my iPad. I am having trouble sharing to iCloud so I can print it from my computer. The option within the app says the copy has been sent to iCloud but I am unable to access it that way on my iPad either. I look forward to ### 4/5 — Pretty good *2016-04-13, version 2.8.1* This app has nice pictures and can be used by people of all ages. The ability to set a reminder both as sound and vibration is needed in the next update . Compatibility with Iwatch and a vibrating alarm would mean a child could receive discrete prompts without a parent needing to be around. ### 2/5 — Liked it at one time. *2016-02-09, version 2.8.1* This app has a lot of great features. I like how it's pretty age neutral for my middle school students. However, they have taken off the "set a reminder" capability and this leaves it pretty useless to me. I'm working towards independence with my students and if I have to tell them to check their schedules, it's not helpful. If this is fixed I'll up my review to 4-5 stars. It can be tricky and a little time consuming to set up initially as well. ### 3/5 — It is ok. *2015-07-15, version 2.7* I like the fact that it is not as glitchy as my choice works calendar app, however it says you can link an activity schedule to an event and that doesn't really seem to do anything. Also, when you do a repeat event you don't have the option to enter an end date such as, repeat every day until August 6. ### 1/5 — I really wanted to like this app *2014-06-02, version 2.0* I had high hopes for this app, especially for the dollar amount. I was sad to discover that it is unbelievably cumbersome and useless for a practical person that has more than a few things to schedule. I am a behavior analyst that works with children on the spectrum and was trying to find electronic scheduling apps that would be practical for clients. The app has potential, but it takes HOURS to actually create "Activity schedules" (task analysis routines) and then you have to go in DAILY to assign these schedules, after creating an event for each and EVERY schedule item. You cannot just assign a created activity schedule to a start time and move on. In addition, the app defaults you to the current date of the day you're working on the schedule, so you have to manually go in for every SINGLE event and change that. Therefore, if you're working on a daily schedule in the next month, each event you will have to manually change the date and time, as it does not simply follow the date and time from the event proceeding it. This issue actually uses up a lot of time for the user. Another problem is the activity schedules have you assign time lengths, but these do not correlate to when you create events so you must have the exact schedule written down to make sure you do not overlap events on the daily schedule. For this app to have any practical purpose it needs to find a way to make creating schedules less time consuming, like maybe a desktop app that allows you to type everything in and then pushes it to the iProduct? As it stands right now, do not waste your time or money. There are far cheaper apps that allow visual task analysis. Basically, that is what this app does, as the scheduler is useless to most people. I hope the creators find a way to actually make this an efficient app. ### 1/5 — I expected a lot more for $15 *2014-05-08, version 2.0* I expect a lot more for $15. The Prod -you can use your own pictures -it's relatively user friendly -if the major issues listed below it would be a 5 star app unfortunately the issues are major. The BIG cons -No sync capabilities between devices except manually through the iCloud. If the screen times out the clock timer stops working properly. This is a major problem when my autistic son still sees time on the timer when in reality the timer should have ended several minutes prior and moved on to the next (several) item(s). ### 1/5 — Not worth it *2014-02-23, version 2.0* This app is so hard to figure out how to program. There are no instructions; at least I think there are none. If there are, I can't find it. Still haven't been able to program it, so I'm giving up. Don't bother! ### 2/5 — Buggy in iOS7 :( *2013-12-15, version 1.5* Was a brilliant app but desperately needs updating as terribly buggy now.. It's sad as we used this app all the time and now it's sadly almost unusable. ### 4/5 — Pretty good. Room for improvement *2013-11-28, version 1.5* This is a good app though I wish the pictures were larger. They also need a larger range of pictures including ones relevant to adults on the spectrum. I'd also recommend that they allow the user to mark off a task as its done rather than being forced to put an end time in. The task disappears from screen when the time is up so I can not help my daughter remember where we are at, but only focus on what's next. Otherwise good. You can add your own photos. I wish they had it suitable for multiple users though. I have had to download a different app just so that two of us can use one. Still, I'm keeping this as it has a lot of benefits ### 1/5 — No instructions for how to use! *2013-05-22, version 1.5* Not intuitive! Must have instructions when ur paying this much. Please refund my money! ### 1/5 — Not for ADHD *2013-03-20, version 1.5* I will be asking for a refund. I should have went with my gut and not bought it. The timer doesn't work and to hard to set tasks. I have never written a review on anything I have bought but having children with needs I felt I should so another parent doesn't waste there money and find this useless. The app is a nice concept but to hard and unless you are glued to your iPad you have no clue when to start the next task ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Not able to use the app *2022-04-15, version 3.0* After paid and downloaded the app. We tried to create 1 schedule but not able to check it off. So disappointed. ### 1/5 — Disappointing *2022-04-11, version 3.0* One of my favorite features was the timer and it doesn’t even work. ### 1/5 — Not a great visual time table for use for school *2021-09-02, version 2.9* It does not have a week day repeat option making it incredibly laborious to enter information. Difficult to upload appropriate pecs symbols and no basic images to start you off. Poor value and really not use friendly ### 1/5 — Very complicated to use *2019-06-30, version 2.8.6* I did bought this app for planning a schedule for my daughter,she is autistic and at school they use schedule planners for her,this app is very frustrating because I have spend two days already trying to set a schedule for a road trip for July 4 and I can’t even add pictures for that day,it only allows me to create an event name with the picture,is very frustrating and I am really disappointed of this app,is 14.99 and doesn’t help me at all!consider this before buying this app. ### 1/5 — Super old and hard to use. Do not buy *2019-04-10, version 2.8.6* Do not buy!! ### 1/5 — Complicated to use *2018-06-19, version 2.8.5* Bought this for my 15yo autistic son to help give him a daily visual reminder of what needs to be done. This is so complicated to use that I’m sorry that I spent $12 on this... ### 1/5 — Completely waste of money *2017-11-11, version 2.8.5* Please read review before buying. Extremely badly planned product. ### 1/5 — Too compilicated *2016-08-10, version 2.8.2* Waste of money. Too complicated to use. ### 1/5 — Mrs *2014-10-26, version 2.0* Total rubbish. This is a basic template containing no visual aids at all. You have to create everything yourself. ### 1/5 — Horrible *2014-08-18, version 2.0* Waste of fifteen dollars ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — I like it *2016-05-02, version 2.8.2* I really like ### 5/5 — Visual Schedule Planner *2015-01-06, version 2.5* I love the new updates. Thank you for making it smoother. I now can use it all the time. Great job keep it up! :) ### 5/5 — Great customer service!!! *2013-10-04, version 1.5* Good karma apps has the best customer service I have ever seen. Even better then any retail box store. If you have to contact them about their app all you have to do is send an email, they get back to you right away!!! Thank you for being so outstanding!!! ### 5/5 — Wonderful app. Great for my son with autism *2013-03-21, version 1.5* I loved the app from the begining. My son has a need to have everything scheduled out. This has cut down on a lot of his behavior issues. I love that he can just look at the I pad and see what is coming next. Wonderful app with great support on the facebook page. ### 5/5 — Excellent App For Individuals Needing Help With Scheduling *2013-03-13, version 1.5* I have two children with special needs...a 5 year old diagnosed with Autism/Apraxia, and a 15 year old diagnosed with Asperger's, ADHD, and a Disorder of Written Expression (a specific learning disability). I originally found Good Karma's apps while searching for anything reasonably priced on the market that would assist my little guy with communication, and have been a customer of every app developed ever since! When I came across this app, I immediately saw it as potentially benefitting my older child, who has issues with organizing and prioritizing his time, as well as needing frequent reminders to accomplish simple daily tasks and self help skills (chores, hygiene, etc.) After piloting this app with my older son with HUGE success, I have decided to give it a try with my younger son as well. I cannot believe how much money I have wasted over the past couple of years on apps that cost twice, three times, even four times the amount that this app costs...with minimal features and lackluster customer support (I can be a little technologically challenged myself and am in frequent contact with Good Karma's customer support...I've been pleasantly surprised by how responsive and helpful they've been. I'm incredibly grateful for affordable, user-friendly apps like this, and hope to see even more from Good Karma in the future! ### 5/5 — Great support from developer *2012-09-23, version 1.5* I am changing my previous 3-star review to 5 stars, because the developer gave me a code to try their First-Then app, which is more appropriate for our son's developmental level. Maybe when he is older, the Visual Schedule app will be helpful for him. (Previous review): Great features and easy to use, but the pictures on the daily schedule are so tiny that you can't tell what they are. My 3yo son does not read yet, so tiny pictures with large text descriptions is the opposite of what we need. The Activity Schedule pics are a nice size, but the daily schedule is useless for us. ### 5/5 — So easy *2012-08-14, version 1.5* Really great app so easy to use Very visual calendar /schedule Love link to activity breakdown or videos So simple to repeat events when how you want Great timer to count down to activity Only thing for me missing is an option to countdown to event as waiting for my daughter who doesn't tell time is so hard but hopefully morning/ afternoon / evening breakdown will help Really pleased with app ### 5/5 — Great App *2012-07-08, version 1.5* Great App ### 5/5 — Great Help *2012-05-15, version 1.5* Great app, the designer shows great understanding of Autism. ### 5/5 — Super helpful! *2012-05-12, version 1.5* Super helpful! My Autistic son loves to check his schedule and use the custom steps to remember what he needs to do next. Thank you for an app that is so customizable to his special needs and schedule. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-19.*