Comparison

SOTO+ (Student Observations) vs Lil Planner

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

Lil Planner

This app provides a visual scheduling tool designed for children, particularly those with ADHD or autism. It helps build routines, increase focus, and reduce anxiety through an easy-to-use and engaging interface with fun rewards.

Highlights
  • Visual scheduling
  • Timers
  • Routine building
  • Habit formation
  • Reward system
  • Anxiety reduction
Features
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The #1 visual schedule app for kids, ADHD, and autism. Easy routines, fun rewards. • Increase focus • Build good habits • Reduce anxiety • Stop meltdowns We made Lil Planner with parents and kids in mind: everything is big, easy to read, and easy to use. We also made it FUN -- fun enough to hold your attention AND theirs, hopefully long enough for you to make plans together. Great for: • Toddlers and preschoolers • ADHD, autistic, and neurodivergent kids • Kids that have a hard time with transitions • Older kids and grownups that want a fun way to stay organized • Visual learners We originally created Lil Planner for our own family. Now we're excited to share it with other families. "Let's check our Lil Planner!" has become a daily refrain in our house. We think it will become one in yours, too. Terms of Use: https://www.lilplanner.com/terms

Screenshots

SOTO+ (Student Observations)4 screens
Lil Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lil Planner at 95% against SOTO+ (Student Observations)'s 0%. Lil Planner also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.0) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). SOTO+ (Student Observations)'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 16.4). 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 Lil Planner sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lil Planner holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lil Planner has 4.3K 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 95% of Lil Planner's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SOTO+ (Student Observations) versus Lil Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSOTO+ (Student Observations)Lil Planner
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2 ratings)4.9 (4.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews94.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24.3K — better
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.2 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJack CaloSpace Sweater, LLC

Customer experience

SOTO+ (Student Observations)

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

Lil Planner

All ratings4,121 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews184 reviews
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.3%

Bugs and requests

SOTO+ (Student Observations)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Lil Planner

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Issues with adding new profiles
  • Confusion around login and profile setup

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow adding multiple profiles
  • Add evening and night schedule options
  • Provide more customization options

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SOTO+ (Student Observations)

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

Lil Planner

Subscriptions7
  • Lil Planner Plus3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Lil Planner Plus3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Lil Planner Plus7 Days trial$35.991 Year
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  • Lil Planner Plus$41.991 Year
  • Lil Planner Plus7 Days trial$41.991 Year
  • Lil Planner Plus7 Days trial$47.991 Year
  • Lil Planner Plus7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is SOTO+ (Student Observations) free?
SOTO+ (Student Observations) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lil Planner free?
Lil Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SOTO+ (Student Observations) or Lil Planner?
Lil Planner is rated higher. SOTO+ (Student Observations) averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Lil Planner averages 4.9 from 4.3K ratings.
Do SOTO+ (Student Observations) or Lil Planner have ads?
Neither SOTO+ (Student Observations) nor Lil Planner shows ads.

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