# ABAI CE Scanner vs TallyFlex

The clearest difference is rating: TallyFlex at 4.3 against ABAI CE Scanner's 1.0. TallyFlex also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (87 vs 2). ABAI CE Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TallyFlex sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $27.99 per month. ABAI CE Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

TallyFlex holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TallyFlex has 87 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ABAI CE Scanner ships an update every 3 months, TallyFlex every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ABAI CE Scanner | TallyFlex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abai-ce-scanner/id1186405299/reviews) | **[4.3 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tallyflex-aba-data-collection/id1531412972/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **87** |
| Positive reviews | — | 64.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flight Path Creative LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/468411673) | [TallyFlex LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531412974) |

## What reviewers say

### ABAI CE Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abai-ce-scanner/id1186405299)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TallyFlex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tallyflex-aba-data-collection/id1531412972)

This app replaces paper data sheets for behavioral data collection. It helps professionals like BCBAs and RBTs work faster and more accurately with clients in clinics, schools, and homes. It offers various tracking methods and secure data export for reports.

**Highlights:** Replace paper data sheets, Track ABC data, frequency, duration, latency, Automatic timers for interval recording, Task analysis and prompt codes, Track multiple behaviors simultaneously, Export data to PDF, CSV, XLSX, Works offline

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TallyFlex Solo Monthly | $27.99 | per month |
| Solo Yearly | $279.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and user-friendly
- 🚀 Quick data collection
- 📊 Visual reports and data tracking
- 💡 Customizable behavior tracking
- ✅ Great for RBTs and BCBAs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model disliked
- 📉 Data export challenges
- 🐛 Calculation glitches
- 🤔 Lack of clear documentation/help
- 🚫 Inability to add/manage students (free version)

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar not showing current sessions
- Data export results in empty Excel sheet
- Calculations and percentages are unreliable
- Data stops being counted after a certain number of opportunities
- Exported data format for duration is hard to graph

**Requested features**

- Offer a 'lite' subscription for SLPAs/BCaBAs
- Add more data collection options/types (chaining, TAs, checklists)
- Allow uploading pre-made data sheets
- Add sound alerts for timers
- Ability to re-organize behaviors on screens


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ABAI CE Scanner free?

ABAI CE Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TallyFlex free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ABAI CE Scanner or TallyFlex?

TallyFlex is rated higher. ABAI CE Scanner averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while TallyFlex averages 4.3 from 87 ratings.

### Do ABAI CE Scanner or TallyFlex have ads?

Neither ABAI CE Scanner nor TallyFlex shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ABAI CE Scanner or TallyFlex?

ABAI CE Scanner ships an update every 3 months, and TallyFlex every 10 days. Most recently, ABAI CE Scanner was updated on October 3, 2026 and TallyFlex on October 12, 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.*
