Comparison

VBMAPP vs ABA Central

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
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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

ABA Central

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Discover ABA Central, an innovation in the education of children with autism. This transformative app offers personalized ABA support, making learning and development accessible and engaging. With ABA Central, you have a powerful tool that adapts teaching strategies to your child's unique needs. Intuitive progress monitoring, specialized resources, and a supportive community await you. Join a support network that understands and shares your experiences. At ABA Central, we celebrate every step, every achievement, on an enriching journey of growth and discovery. Ideal for parents, caregivers, and professionals, ABA Central is more than an app—it's a companion on the path to unlocking the limitless potential of every child. Download now and begin a transformative journey into the world of autism with ABA Central, where every day is an opportunity for learning and progress. By using this app, you agree to Apple's Standard Terms of Use, available at the following link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

VBMAPP4 screens
ABA Central4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ABA Central at every 5 days against VBMAPP's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and ABA Central sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VBMAPP ships an update monthly, ABA Central every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
VBMAPP versus ABA Central: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVBMAPPABA Central
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB74 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperData Makes the Difference, LLCWebeleven

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
2 purchases

ABA Central

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly plan for family member6 Months trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly plan for ABA professionals1 Month trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is VBMAPP free?
VBMAPP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ABA Central free?
ABA Central is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VBMAPP or ABA Central have ads?
Neither VBMAPP nor ABA Central shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VBMAPP or ABA Central?
VBMAPP ships an update monthly, and ABA Central every 5 days. Most recently, VBMAPP was updated on June 4, 2026 and ABA Central on September 17, 2026.

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