Comparison

VBMAPP vs ABAI CE Scanner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

VBMAPP

This app is a digital tool for assessing, guiding curriculum, and tracking skills for children with autism or language delays. It simplifies the assessment process with accessible information and automatic scoring, offering video tutorials for guidance.

Highlights
  • Criterion-referenced assessment tool
  • Curriculum guide
  • Skill tracking system
  • Unlimited assessments per student
  • Automatic scoring and plotting
  • Built-in video tutorials
  • Integrated guide with IEP goals
Features
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VB-MAPP for iOS! Created on behalf of Dr. Mark L. Sundberg, Ph.D., BCBA-D. The VB-MAPP is a criterion-referenced assessment tool, curriculum guide, and skill tracking system that is designed for children with autism, and other individuals who demonstrate language delays. The VB-MAPP is based on established developmental milestones, and research from the field of behavior analysis. The VB-MAPP App facilitates an unlimited number of assessments for each purchased student. Additional students can be unlocked via an in-app purchase. Additional students also enjoy an unlimited number of assessments. The objectives, materials, examples and scoring criterion are readily accessible as part of each question, making the process of conducting the VB-MAPP assessment much, much easier. The results are plotted on the scoring forms automatically saving you a significant amount of time. Built in video tutorials show how to add students, start assessments, explore the scoring forms and how to export the results to parents or colleagues. The entire contents of "the guide" is also built right into the app providing all the suggested IEP goals, guidance on materials that facilitate conducting the assessments and a vast library of information that can greatly enhance any verbal behavior, applied behavior analysis program.

About

ABAI CE Scanner

This app enables users to scan into and out of continuing education sessions using QR codes. It allows for quick profile setup and selection of desired CE types. Scan history is synced with a database for faster certificate downloads and is also saved within the app.

Highlights
  • Scan in/out of sessions with QR codes
  • User profile setup
  • Select desired CE types
  • Sync scan history with ABAI database
  • Download CE certificates faster
  • In-app scan history record
Features
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New for 2017! ABAI is pleased to release the CE Scanner, which allows you to scan in and out of CE sessions using your smartphone. Quickly fill out your user profile and select which types of CE you wish to earn (not all sessions are approved for all CE types). Scan in and out of each session using the QR codes posted at the entrance and exit of each session. When connected to the internet, your scan history will be synched with the ABAI database, meaning CE certificates will be available for download much sooner than in previous years. A record of your scan history will also be saved in the app, for your reference. Happy scanning!

Screenshots

VBMAPP4 screens
ABAI CE Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VBMAPP at 3.7 against ABAI CE Scanner's 1.0. VBMAPP also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (17 vs 2). ABAI CE Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. VBMAPP sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. ABAI CE Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VBMAPP holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VBMAPP has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VBMAPP ships an update every 5 weeks, ABAI CE Scanner every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
VBMAPP versus ABAI CE Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVBMAPPABAI CE Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (17 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews52.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperData Makes the Difference, LLCFlight Path Creative LLC

Customer experience

VBMAPP

All ratings17 ratings
Positive70.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative29.4%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive52.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative47.1%

ABAI CE Scanner

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

VBMAPP

One-time10
  • 1 VB-MAPP Assessment - 1 year$18.99
  • 1 Evaluación VB-MAPP - 1 año$18.99
  • 1 VB-MAPP Avaliação - 1 ano$18.99
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  • VB-Mapp Training - ABA 101$29.99
  • 3 VB-MAPP Assessments - 1 year$53.99
  • VB-Mapp Training Library$149.99
  • 10 VB-MAPP Assessments-1 year$169.99
  • 25 VB-MAPP Assessments-1 year$399.99
  • 25 VB-MAPP Évaluations - 1 an$399.99
  • 25 VB-MAPP Avaliações - 1 ano$399.99
None

ABAI CE Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VBMAPP free?
VBMAPP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ABAI CE Scanner free?
ABAI CE Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VBMAPP or ABAI CE Scanner?
VBMAPP is rated higher. VBMAPP averages 3.7 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while ABAI CE Scanner averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do VBMAPP or ABAI CE Scanner have ads?
Neither VBMAPP nor ABAI CE Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VBMAPP or ABAI CE Scanner?
VBMAPP ships an update every 5 weeks, and ABAI CE Scanner every 3 months. Most recently, VBMAPP was updated on October 24, 2026 and ABAI CE Scanner on October 20, 2026.

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