# VBMAPP vs ABA Wizard

The clearest difference is price: VBMAPP at Free against ABA Wizard's $14.99. VBMAPP also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). ABA Wizard's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

VBMAPP is free to download; ABA Wizard costs $14.99 up front. VBMAPP sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. ABA Wizard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ABA Wizard holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ABA Wizard has 3.9K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of VBMAPP's written reviews are positive against 70% of ABA Wizard's.

VBMAPP ships an update every 5 weeks, ABA Wizard every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VBMAPP | ABA Wizard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [3.7 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vbmapp/id1061298773/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aba-wizard/id1326943979/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | **69.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#15** |
| Size | 141 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Data Makes the Difference, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573429272) | [TYSM Technologies, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790445816) |

## What reviewers say

### VBMAPP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vbmapp/id1061298773)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 VB-MAPP Assessment - 1 year | $18.99 | one-time |
| 1 Evaluación VB-MAPP - 1 año | $18.99 | one-time |
| 1 VB-MAPP Avaliação - 1 ano | $18.99 | one-time |
| VB-Mapp Training - ABA 101 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3 VB-MAPP Assessments - 1 year | $53.99 | one-time |
| VB-Mapp Training  Library | $149.99 | one-time |
| 10 VB-MAPP Assessments-1 year | $169.99 | one-time |
| 25 VB-MAPP Assessments-1 year | $399.99 | one-time |
| 25 VB-MAPP Évaluations - 1 an | $399.99 | one-time |
| 25 VB-MAPP Avaliações - 1 ano | $399.99 | one-time |


### ABA Wizard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aba-wizard/id1326943979)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Paid · Education, #138 Top Paid (US App Store)

Prepare for the BCBA or BCaBA exam with a comprehensive practice question library. This app offers nearly 1000 questions aligned with the 6th edition Test Content Outline, providing immediate feedback and explanations to help you master applied behavior analysis principles.

**Highlights:** Nearly 1000 practice questions, Aligned with 6th edition Test Content Outline, Immediate feedback and explanations, Covers essential ABA principles, Organized by task list items

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Helpful for studying and preparing for BCBA exam
- 🚀 Convenient and accessible on-the-go study tool
- 👍 Provides explanations and references for incorrect answers
- 🔍 Covers a wide range of ABA topics and concepts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate or confusing questions/answers
- 🔁 Repetitive questions across different sections
- 📝 Grammatical errors and typos in the app
- 🔋 Can cause device to heat up and freeze

**Reported bugs**

- Sections not opening or loading properly
- App crashing or freezing on certain devices
- Incorrect answers marked as correct

**Requested features**

- More scenario-based questions
- Ability to customize study sections
- Progress tracking and performance analytics
- Feedback/reporting mechanism for errors


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VBMAPP free?

VBMAPP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ABA Wizard free?

ABA Wizard costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VBMAPP or ABA Wizard?

ABA Wizard is rated higher. VBMAPP averages 3.7 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while ABA Wizard averages 4.8 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do VBMAPP or ABA Wizard have ads?

Neither VBMAPP nor ABA Wizard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VBMAPP or ABA Wizard?

VBMAPP ships an update every 5 weeks, and ABA Wizard every 3 months. Most recently, VBMAPP was updated on October 12, 2026 and ABA Wizard on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*