# Goally vs First and Then Visual Schedule

The clearest difference is rating: Goally at 4.3 against First and Then Visual Schedule's 3.3. Goally also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (279 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. First and Then Visual Schedule sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Goally asks for nothing beyond the download.

Goally holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Goally has 279 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Goally's written reviews are positive against 33% of First and Then Visual Schedule's.

Goally ships an update every 11 days, First and Then Visual Schedule weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Goally | First and Then Visual Schedule |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (279 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goally/id1262461227/reviews)** | [3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-and-then-visual-schedule/id6747053750/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **279** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **51.7% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 111 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Goally Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1262461226) | [Accretive Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/971804677) |

## What reviewers say

### Goally

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goally/id1262461227)

This app allows parents and caregivers to manage a child's tablet experience. Create custom routines, set reminders, and build checklists to help children develop life skills and reduce nagging during daily activities.

**Highlights:** Create routines, Set reminders, Build checklists, Customize tablet settings, Manage daily activities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Increased independence for children
- 👍 Great for organizing routines
- 💡 Innovative concept for ADHD/autism support
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Helpful for managing multiple children
- 🗣️ Excellent customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy app
- 🤔 Difficult setup process
- 💸 Expensive subscription/product
- 📱 Device durability concerns
- ❓ Unclear app functionality/setup

**Reported bugs**

- Tablet doesn't automatically turn on when charging
- Missed launches due to charging issue
- Cannot launch after another launch starts
- Screen broken on arrival
- Cannot sign in

**Requested features**

- Make app more seamless
- Improve routine creation ease
- Fix app crashes
- Ensure routines sync correctly between parent and child devices
- Improve device durability


### First and Then Visual Schedule

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-and-then-visual-schedule/id6747053750)

This app helps individuals on the autism spectrum manage daily routines using visual schedules. It offers pre-built and custom activities, voice recording, and progress tracking, designed with ABA therapists for effective support.

**Highlights:** Evidence-based ABA therapy principles, 45+ pre-built autism activities, Custom activity creation with own photos, Voice recording for personalized instructions, Visual progress and completion tracking, Offline functionality, Multi-device sync

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Unlimited Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Unlimited Access | $99.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $299.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Goally free?

Goally is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is First and Then Visual Schedule free?

First and Then Visual Schedule is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Goally or First and Then Visual Schedule?

Goally is rated higher. Goally averages 4.3 out of 5 from 279 ratings, while First and Then Visual Schedule averages 3.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Goally or First and Then Visual Schedule have ads?

Neither Goally nor First and Then Visual Schedule shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Goally or First and Then Visual Schedule?

Goally ships an update every 11 days, and First and Then Visual Schedule weekly. Most recently, Goally was updated on October 26, 2026 and First and Then Visual Schedule on October 24, 2026.

---

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