Comparison

Step Scanning vs Switch Bounce

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Step Scanning

Features
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Step Scanning - Eight Lessons to Get There - is designed to teach the single switch user the concept of two switch step scanning. It is designed for single switch cause & effect users that are ready to move to the next level. The program is comprised of various activities grouped into 8 lessons. The activities are in the form of fun filled graphical games where the lesson concepts are embedded. The activities are purely graphical and do not require any reading ability. Lesson 1 - Single Switch Cause & Effect (A pre-requisite) Lesson 2 - Cause & Effect with Two Switches Lesson 3 - Interaction between Two Switches Lesson 4 - Step & Select Introduced Lesson 5 - Errorless Step Scanning Lesson 6 - Go Get It - Errorless Step Scanning Lesson 7 - Purposeful Step Scanning Lesson 8 - Step Scanning Matching Activity Each lesson moves the student a step closer to achieving step scanning. The concepts used in this app are based on the methods and concepts depicted in the book and CD Two Switches to Success written by Linda J. Burkhart. For more information on the book Two Switches to Success, visit www.Lburkhart.com.

About

Switch Bounce

Features
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Switch Bounce is a switch accessible fun activity. Bounce the frog across the pond or the monkey through the trees...Each path is different on every run through, and a nice round of applause at the end. This is a fun activity for early learners and others who may struggle with more complex games or activities. Learn to anticipate by moving the character to the left or right, whilst it bounces around. Switch Bounce supports touch tap, keyboard input, bluetooth switch, Microsoft Adaptive Controller and XBox Controller. Switch Bounce contains no adverts.

Screenshots

Switch Bounce4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Switch Bounce at $0.99 against Step Scanning's $7.99. Step Scanning's advantage is update cadence (every 19 months vs every 59 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Step Scanning costs $7.99 and Switch Bounce $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Step Scanning ships an update every 19 months, Switch Bounce every 59 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Step Scanning versus Switch Bounce: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStep ScanningSwitch Bounce
Price$7.99$0.99 โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 19 months โ€” betterEvery 59 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better16.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size26 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJudy Lynn Software, Inc.Sensory App House Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Step Scanning

No in-app purchases

None

Switch Bounce

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Step Scanning free?
Step Scanning costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Switch Bounce free?
Switch Bounce costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Step Scanning or Switch Bounce have ads?
Neither Step Scanning nor Switch Bounce shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Step Scanning or Switch Bounce?
Step Scanning ships an update every 19 months, and Switch Bounce every 59 months. Most recently, Step Scanning was updated on September 11, 2026 and Switch Bounce on May 17, 2026.

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