# SOTO+ (Student Observations) vs Behavior Observation

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SOTO+ (Student Observations) | Behavior Observation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $59.99 |
| Rating | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soto-plus-student-observations/id1473544017/reviews) | **[4.6 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/behavior-observation-boss/id1534801113/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **89** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **44.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Paid** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#155** |
| Size | 16 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jack Calo](https://appshunter.io/developer/428809611) | [Allen Eubank](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492314115) |

## What reviewers say

### SOTO+ (Student Observations)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soto-plus-student-observations/id1473544017)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription to SOTO+ | $9.99 | per year |


### Behavior Observation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/behavior-observation-boss/id1534801113)

**Currently charting:** #155 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SOTO+ (Student Observations) free?

SOTO+ (Student Observations) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Behavior Observation free?

Behavior Observation costs $59.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SOTO+ (Student Observations) or Behavior Observation?

Behavior Observation is rated higher. SOTO+ (Student Observations) averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Behavior Observation averages 4.6 from 89 ratings.

### Do SOTO+ (Student Observations) or Behavior Observation have ads?

Neither SOTO+ (Student Observations) nor Behavior Observation shows ads.

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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.*