SOTO+ (Student Observations) vs Behavior Observation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SOTO+ (Student Observations)
This app is a data collection tool designed for observing student classroom behavior. It offers two methods for tracking on-task and off-task actions, generating visual reports with statistics and charts for easy communication with parents and teachers.
- Momentary Time Sample data collection
- Partial Interval Recording for off-task behaviors
- Generate percentage statistics and charts
- Email interpretive narrative reports
- Track up to six user-defined off-task behaviors
- Quickly start new observations
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SOTO+ is the second version of the original Student On-Task Observation app. It is a data collection tool for observing student classroom behavior with peer comparison. SOTO+ will save you time and effort, providing accurate data collection and reporting. ** DATA COLLECTION PROCESS ** SOTO+ provides two methods of data collection. 1. Momentary Time Sample is used to estimate student's on-task behavior in direct comparison with his or her peers. The first 3 seconds of the interval are designed to identify whether or not a student is on-task. After this 3-second window, if a selection has not been made, the program will default to off-task, and this section is disabled for the remainder of the interval. 2. Partial Interval Recording is utilized to observe and estimate the occurrence of certain off-task behaviors during specific time periods. Identifying these demonstrated behaviors may contribute to developing effective interventions. ** REPORTING ** After performing an observation session, you can quickly generate a report, which calculates percentage statistics from your data, as well as chart images that help effectively communicate your data visually. Having graphs and charts are worth a thousand words. Easily show parents and teachers their student’s time on-task compared to their peers. While reviewing this report in the Reports section, you can generate an email that formats the observation results into an interpretive, narrative report, including chart images. ** SOTO+ FEATURES ** • Quickly start a new observation with a new or existing student • Conduct multiple observations for a single student • Track and configure up to six (6) user-defined off-task behaviors to observe ** POTENTIAL FUTURE ENHANCEMENTS ** • User-defined Interval Length (intervals are currently set to 15 seconds) • Export of raw observation data • Notes taken during an observation • Cloud back-up of observation data • Data comparison report for a student with multiple observations ** IN-APP SUBSCRIPTION PURCHASE ** SOTO+ currently only offers a 1-year annual subscription: • SOTO+ Yearly Subscription: $37.99 (USD) per year with a four (4) week free trial A subscription provides full, unlimited access to all SOTO+ app features and ongoing support and development of new capabilities and enhancements for a four (4) week free trial, after which you will be charged the full subscription price. These prices apply to United States residents. Prices may vary in other countries respecting your local currency exchange rate. Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account. At the end of the term, unless auto-renewable subscriptions are disabled, your subscription will automatically renew in your iTunes account. You will be charged for the regular price of your subscription within 24 hours prior to the end of the current term. You can turn off automatic renewal in your iTunes account settings at any time, but you must do so at least 24 hours before the end of the current term. Refunds will not be provided for the unused portion of any term. To view the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, visit: https://www.grillandcode.com/soto
Behavior Observation
This professional tool simplifies classroom behavior tracking for educators and clinicians. It allows for systematic data capture, offline functionality, and quick generation of detailed reports to inform interventions and improve student outcomes.
- Customizable observation intervals
- Offline data collection
- Automated PDF, CSV, and HTML report generation
- HIPAA compliant data storage
- Virtual behavior tracking
- Auto-save and dark mode
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Transform classroom behavior tracking with BOSS — the professional observation tool trusted by educators and clinicians nationwide. Capture systematic behavior data in minutes and turn it into clean, defensible reports that drive meaningful interventions. Built for school psychologists, ABA professionals, and special education teams conducting functional behavior assessments (FBA), IEP support, and progress monitoring. SYSTEMATIC OBSERVATION, DONE RIGHT • Momentary time sampling and partial-interval recording, the way the BOSS protocol intends • Customizable session duration and observation intervals • Track Engaged (Active / Passive) and Non-Engaged (Motor / Verbal / Passive) behaviors • Built-in peer comparison intervals for classroom-referenced context • Teacher-Directed Instruction (TDI) tracking — configurable per observation • Virtual observation mode: record camera and microphone status in remote sessions • Haptic interval cues keep your eyes on the student, not on a timer CLINICAL-GRADE CHARTS AND REPORTS — REDESIGNED • Every chart now shows value labels on every bar: read exact percentages at a glance • Color-vision-deficiency-safe palette that stays legible in print and on screen • Export polished PDF reports, spreadsheet-ready CSV, and shareable HTML • Charts render identically in the app and in your exports — what you see is what you file PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Works fully offline — sessions, data, and reports live on your device • Nothing is uploaded to any server; data leaves the app only when you choose to export it • Dark mode support throughout ONE-TIME PURCHASE • No subscriptions, no accounts, no ads
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SOTO+ (Student Observations) at Free against Behavior Observation's $59.99. SOTO+ (Student Observations) also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.1). Behavior Observation's advantage is review sentiment (44% vs 0%) and rating (4.6 vs 2.0). On 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
SOTO+ (Student Observations) is free to download; Behavior Observation costs $59.99 up front. SOTO+ (Student Observations) sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Behavior Observation asks for nothing beyond the download.
Behavior Observation holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Behavior Observation has 89 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SOTO+ (Student Observations)'s written reviews are positive against 44% of Behavior Observation's.
| Parameter | SOTO+ (Student Observations) | Behavior Observation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $59.99 |
| Rating | 2.0 (2 ratings) | 4.6 (89 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 44.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 89 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Paid — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jack Calo | Allen Eubank |
Customer experience
SOTO+ (Student Observations)
Behavior Observation
In-app purchases
SOTO+ (Student Observations)
- Annual Subscription to SOTO+1 Month trial$9.991 Year
Behavior Observation
No in-app purchases
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