GoWrite vs Calm Pals
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
GoWrite
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A research-driven app for students with a wide range of support needs to learn and practice writing skills - Capitalizes on over a decade of research showing that students with intellectual disability, autism, and complex communication needs can learn to write when provided predictable writing routines (e.g., sentence frames, story frames), response prompting, and technology supports - Consists of four distinct writing modules: Learn, Practice, Paragraph, & Classes - Incorporates writing instruction into all aspects of the day with sentence frames that are applicable to a wide range of content areas (e.g., I learned about _____) - Allows for customization of sentences and paragraphs so students can write about topics that are most important to them - Reinforces learning with a built-in reward system where students earn coins to spend in the Shop on avatar accessories or arcade games Apple's standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Calm Pals
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Calm Pals is a gentle breathing and mindfulness app designed for children ages 3 to 6. Built with Montessori principles in mind, Calm Pals helps little ones regulate their emotions, find focus, and drift off to sleep โ through play, not instruction. Choose a breathing pal and breathe together. Watch the circle grow as you breathe in, and shrink as you breathe out. Each pal has a unique breathing style and a warm, soothing voice to guide your child through every breath. MEET YOUR PALS - Calm Bear โ Big hug breath, warm and reassuring - Slow Turtle โ Slow shell breath, steady and grounding - Gentle Butterfly โ Soft wing breath, light and flowing - Sleepy Cloud โ Dreamy drift breath, perfect for winding down CALM TOOLS - Calm Jar โ Shake or swirl the glitter jar and watch it slowly settle. A classic mindfulness tool reimagined for tiny hands. - Bubble Breathing โ Hold to blow a bubble, then watch it float away. Tap to pop! Teaches exhale control through pure play. - Sand Drawing โ Drag a finger slowly through warm virtual sand. Meditative, sensory, and endlessly satisfying. - Sounds โ Gentle rain and white noise to create a calm environment for rest or focus. BEDTIME BREATHING Sleepy Moon guides children through the 4-7-8 breathing pattern โ a gentle technique used by sleep specialists to help little ones relax and drift off naturally. DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN, TRUSTED BY PARENTS - No ads, ever - No in-app purchases - No data collection - COPPA compliant - Screen time that actually helps Calm Pals is a one-time purchase. Pay once, use forever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Calm Pals at none against GoWrite's 1. Calm Pals also leads on device support. GoWrite's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. GoWrite sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year. Calm Pals asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | GoWrite | Calm Pals |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | โ | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | โ | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 270 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Attainment Company | Todd Gustafson |
In-app purchases
GoWrite
- One Year Subscription$39.991 Year
Calm Pals
No in-app purchases









