Comparison

SOTO+ (Student Observations) vs ABC Observe

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

ABC Observe

This tool simplifies behavior observation and data collection for understanding why behaviors occur. It helps in functional behavior assessments, progress monitoring, and behavior intervention plan development. Analyze frequency, duration, and ABC data, then export results in various chart formats.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous frequency, duration, and ABC data collection
  • Export data as CSV, charts, and ABC graphs
  • Save and share observation templates
  • Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) support
  • Intervention progress monitoring
  • Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) development
Features
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Behavior serves a purpose! Need to understand why a behavior occurs or the events that surround it, then the ABC Observation Made Easy app is right for you. The ABC Observation Made Easy app was created by a Licensed Educational Psychologist and School Psychologist from Santa Monica, California to simplify data collection, display presentation, and to improve data analysis. This app can be used as a part of a functional behavior assessment (FBA), intervention progress monitoring system, behavior modification process, and is useful for behavior intervention plan (BIP) development and implementation. Users can examine many dimensions of a behavior by simultaneously collecting frequency, duration, and ABC data over a single observation session or over multiple days. Results can be exported as raw data through a CSV file, as a frequency & duration chart, ABC bar graph, and/or as a completed ABC chart. Observation templates can be saved for future use and shared across multiple devices. Pricing Plans: 1 week unlimited trial (No subscription required) $1.99 per month $17.99 per year $79.99 forever edition For more information check out www.ABCObserve.com

Screenshots

SOTO+ (Student Observations)4 screens
ABC Observe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ABC Observe at 100% against SOTO+ (Student Observations)'s 0%. ABC Observe also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SOTO+ (Student Observations) sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and ABC Observe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ABC Observe holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ABC Observe has 36 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 100% of ABC Observe's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SOTO+ (Student Observations) versus ABC Observe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSOTO+ (Student Observations)ABC Observe
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2 ratings)4.8 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings236 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.212.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJack CaloZhanna Shekhtmeyster

Customer experience

SOTO+ (Student Observations)

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

ABC Observe

All ratings36 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SOTO+ (Student Observations)

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription to SOTO+1 Month trial$9.991 Year
3 purchases

ABC Observe

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Forever Edition$79.99

Questions

Is SOTO+ (Student Observations) free?
SOTO+ (Student Observations) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ABC Observe free?
ABC Observe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SOTO+ (Student Observations) or ABC Observe?
ABC Observe is rated higher. SOTO+ (Student Observations) averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ABC Observe averages 4.8 from 36 ratings.
Do SOTO+ (Student Observations) or ABC Observe have ads?
Neither SOTO+ (Student Observations) nor ABC Observe shows ads.

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