# Behavior Observation Made Easy vs DaySteps

The clearest difference is price: DaySteps at Free against Behavior Observation Made Easy's $13.99. DaySteps also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (100% vs 58%). Behavior Observation Made Easy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (124 vs 8). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

DaySteps is free to download; Behavior Observation Made Easy costs $13.99 up front. DaySteps sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Behavior Observation Made Easy asks for nothing beyond the download.

DaySteps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Behavior Observation Made Easy has 124 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Behavior Observation Made Easy's written reviews are positive against 100% of DaySteps's.

Behavior Observation Made Easy ships an update every 2 months, DaySteps every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Behavior Observation Made Easy | DaySteps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $13.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/behavior-observation-made-easy/id1281984900/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daysteps/id6760569729/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **124** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 213 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zhanna Shekhtmeyster](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281984899) | [DaySteps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884110168) |

## What reviewers say

### Behavior Observation Made Easy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/behavior-observation-made-easy/id1281984900)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

This tool simplifies data collection for tracking behaviors, goal progress, and interventions. It offers customizable observation modules and exports results for analysis or reports. Ideal for professionals, families, and individuals managing behavior.

**Highlights:** Track single or multiple behaviors, Monitor goal progress and interventions, Customizable observation modules (time sample, frequency, duration, interval), Randomly generated peer comparison, Export data as CSV, table, or bar graph, Save and share observation templates

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and efficient
- 👍 Customizable templates
- 👍 Real-time data collection
- 👍 Integrated notes feature
- 👍 Tech-friendly and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Data easily lost if not exported
- 🐛 Observations not saved automatically
- 🐛 Export function not working for some
- 🐛 Cannot add enough behaviors for momentary time sample
- 🐛 Cannot export data for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Observations lost when distracted and unable to close out
- Exported data not received via email
- Export function does not work
- Email send button remains greyed out
- Data is gone if exited without saving/sending

**Requested features**

- Add more behaviors for momentary time sample observation (up to 20)
- Option to save observations for later export
- Way to set how often to be prompted for peer observations
- Print data and notes on one page
- Calculate percentage of behavior


### DaySteps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daysteps/id6760569729)

This app breaks down daily routines into manageable steps, offering visual timers and calm encouragement to reduce stress. It supports individuals and care teams by providing a shared, consent-based system for home, clinic, and classroom.

**Highlights:** One step at a time focus, Visual countdown timers, No gamification (points, streaks), Progressive structure for growing skills, Care team collaboration, Child Mode with PIN protection, Privacy-focused design

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Family Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Practice Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Family Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Practice Annual | $224.99 | per year |
| Founding Member | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Behavior Observation Made Easy free?

Behavior Observation Made Easy costs $13.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DaySteps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Behavior Observation Made Easy or DaySteps?

DaySteps is rated higher. Behavior Observation Made Easy averages 4.3 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while DaySteps averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Behavior Observation Made Easy or DaySteps have ads?

Neither Behavior Observation Made Easy nor DaySteps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Behavior Observation Made Easy or DaySteps?

Behavior Observation Made Easy ships an update every 2 months, and DaySteps every 3 weeks. Most recently, Behavior Observation Made Easy was updated on October 24, 2026 and DaySteps on October 24, 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.*