Shape Coding vs ASD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shape Coding
This app uses a visual coding system to help children and young people improve their understanding and production of English sentence structure and grammar. It's designed for educators and therapists to personalize learning for individual students.
- Visual coding system for grammar
- Color-coded word classes
- Arrow indicators for tense
- Shape indicators for syntax
- Personalized student profiles
- Customizable word lists
- Text-to-speech functionality
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Please try the free Lite version before purchase to ensure all functionality will work on your device. SHAPE CODING® by Susan Ebbels is a flexible app designed for teachers and speech and language therapists / pathologists to use with children and young people who are having difficulties producing and understanding English sentence structure and grammar. It uses the SHAPE CODING® system which has been shown in several research projects to help children and young people with language disorders increase the length and complexity of sentences they can understand and use and to improve the accuracy of their sentence production. The SHAPE CODING® system uses a visual coding system to show the rules for how words are put together in sentences, to develop the child’s understanding of spoken and written grammar and to develop their ability to use grammar successfully to express themselves. The system includes use of colours (word classes), arrows (tense and aspect), lines (singular and plural) and shapes (syntactic structure). These are all included in the app, but the professional controlling the app can choose which features display for individual students. Multiple “teachers” can use the app and each “teacher” can have multiple students. The app is personalised for each student. The app is designed to be flexible so that professionals can adapt the levels and information displayed to suit the current levels and targets of individual students. The default first setting for each new student includes only basic sentence structures. Further complexity can be turned on (and off) by the “teacher” and individual settings are preserved for each student between uses. The app is equipped with a basic set of words which can be inserted into the shapes to make sentences. However, additional words can be added for individual students, or indeed for all students working with a particular “teacher” (this can be useful for names and topics which are common across a class of students for example). These can either be added before a session with a student, or during a session and can be saved for future use if desired. The app uses text-to-speech, so that students who struggle to read can also use the app. This app assumes a certain degree of familiarity with the SHAPE CODING® system. For more information see www.shapecoding.com. Training on how to use the SHAPE CODING® system is available from https://training.moorhouseinstitute.co.uk/. For a demonstration of some of the features of the app see https://shapecoding.com/demo-videos/, and for Frequently Asked Questions see: https://shapecoding.com/app-info/faqs/. Follow us on Twitter @ShapeCoding, Facebook @ShapeCoding and Instagram @shape_coding or if you have any problems or feedback, please contact us at training@moorhouseschool.co.uk Please review our privacy policy https://shapecoding.com/privacy-policy-apple/
ASD
This interactive learning platform helps children develop speech, language, and communication skills through engaging activities. It offers positive feedback and playful moments, making learning feel natural and enjoyable for diverse learning needs.
- Engaging speech and language activities
- Simple, child-friendly interactions
- Positive feedback and playful learning
- Flexible use at home or therapy
- Support for diverse learning needs
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ASD 123 (Accessible Speech Development) Welcome to the world of ASD 123. We are an interactive learning platform that supports children as they build speech, language, and communication skills through engaging activities and guided practice. We focus on interactivity, accessibility, and inclusivity in everything we create. Our activities encourage children to explore sounds, words, and communication in ways that feel natural and enjoyable, while giving families tools to support progress with confidence. What makes ASD 123 special • Engaging activities designed to support speech and language growth • Clear and simple interactions that children can navigate with ease • Encouragement through positive feedback and playful learning moments • Flexible use at home, in therapy settings, or on the go • A supportive experience created with diverse learning needs in mind Your child’s voice is our command! Designed with care for families: We understand that trust is essential when it comes to children’s learning tools. ASD 123 is designed to be family friendly and respectful of user privacy. We collect only the information necessary to provide and improve the app experience, and we encourage parents and guardians to review how information is handled. You can learn more by reading our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy: Terms of Service: https://intractabilis7.github.io/asd123-v4-legal/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://intractabilis7.github.io/asd123-v4-legal/privacy.html Who can benefit: ASD 123 is helpful for children who are developing early communication skills, children who need extra speech and language support, and families or professionals who want an accessible tool to encourage practice in everyday life. We are committed to helping every child find their voice, one step at a time. This app uses animations from various and some of them are under CC-BY 4.0 licence. Full attribution list available at: https://intractabilis7.github.io/asd123-v4-legal/attributions.html
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Verdict
Shape Coding and ASD both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ASD's written reviews are positive against 44% of Shape Coding's. ASD also leads on price (Free vs $19.99). Shape Coding's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months). On rating, ratings volume, 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
ASD is free to download; Shape Coding costs $19.99 up front. ASD sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Shape Coding asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Shape Coding against 5.0 for ASD. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Shape Coding's written reviews are positive against 100% of ASD's.
Shape Coding ships an update every 2 months, ASD every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shape Coding | ASD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 357 MB | 798 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Moor House School & College | ASD 123 Inc. |
Customer experience
Shape Coding
ASD
In-app purchases
Shape Coding
No in-app purchases
ASD
- Monthly Access Plan2 variants$19.991 Month
- Annual Access Plan2 variants$199.991 Year
Questions
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