Comparison

Therapist Toolbox 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

Therapist Toolbox

Features
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This is an easy-to-use app designed for all professionals working in the mental health field. ** NEW ** We now provide the ability to upload ANY PDF or Image files to your client's record. You can have as many "Upload Folder Names" as you need with each folder having an unlimited number of files (PDF or Image). Typical folders/files include: - Session Notes - Invoices - Client Documents Each uploaded file is copied and stored within the app allowing the original file to be moved or deleted. As a clinician, you usually have a lot of paperwork to deal with. The goal of this app is to turn as many of your paper forms as possible into app-based forms. These forms can collect different types of information such as text, dates, Yes/No choices and signatures and then save the form as a PDF file. Good-bye paper! We currently include the following forms: Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) Client Encounter Form Consent for Treatment Comprehensive Assessment Receipt Treatment Plan Receipt Crisis Plan Receipt Evaluation of Need for ICC (Massachusetts specific) MassHealth CANS Permission (Massachusetts specific) REMOTE CLIENT SIGNATURES! When a client signature is required, you can have the client to sign directly on your phone or tablet OR have the client sign Remotely. Therapist Toolbox can send the signature request by text or email. The request includes a link (to both app stores) for the client to download a small signing app. This is a one-time download. The signing app prompts for a unique code to verify the clinician and form, allows the client to sign electronically and automatically returns the signature to Therapist Toolbox. Simplifies tele-therapy; eliminates mailing forms for signature; provide integrity to the signature process. BRIEF PSYCHIATRIC RATING SCALE (BPRS) Therapist Toolbox makes the administration and scoring of the BPRS easy. Previous results are retained and the most recent score for each item is shown while administering the current interview. Of course, the total score is calculated automatically. Color-coded results are shown for each item marking an increase or decrease from the previous score. CLIENT ENCOUNTER FORM This form is used to verify that the services being billed were actually provided. For everyone's protection, the client signature is automatically time stamped. FORMS UNIQUE TO YOUR ORGANIZATION We understand that every Organization is unique and has their own unique needs. To accommodate these differences, Therapist Toolbox has the ability to create any number of forms that will be available ONLY to your Organization. The forms will be created by Applied Behavior Software and a unique code will be provided. When the code is entered into the app, your forms become instantly available. FORMS AND DATA PROTECTION Therapist Toolbox allows for an unlimited number of clients, retains a history for each client and saves each completed form as a PDF file. The PDF file is automatically included as an attachment to an email for you to send to your Organization for appropriate inclusion in the client's health record. No more scanning of printed forms! With the exception of the PDF files, all data is encrypted to protect your clients and their information. We collect the bare minimum of client information and NO personally identifiable information is included on the PDF files to ensure client information stays protected. We make integrating this app with your Organization simple by allowing you to choose how to name the generated PDF files. The options for naming completed forms are: Form Name Clinician Name Client ID Session/Rating Date An auto-renewing monthly subscription is required to use this app. Terms and conditions: https://appliedbehaviorsoftware.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://appliedbehaviorsoftware.com/privacypolicy.html

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
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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

Therapist Toolbox4 screens
ABC Observe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ABC Observe at every 5 weeks against Therapist Toolbox's every 3 months. ABC Observe also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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. Therapist Toolbox sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Therapist Toolbox ships an update every 3 months, ABC Observe every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Therapist Toolbox versus ABC Observe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTherapist ToolboxABC Observe
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—36 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplied Behavior Software, LLCZhanna Shekhtmeyster

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Therapist Toolbox

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
3 purchases

ABC Observe

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

Questions

Is Therapist Toolbox free?
Therapist Toolbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ABC Observe free?
ABC Observe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Therapist Toolbox or ABC Observe have ads?
Neither Therapist Toolbox nor ABC Observe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Therapist Toolbox or ABC Observe?
Therapist Toolbox ships an update every 3 months, and ABC Observe every 5 weeks. Most recently, Therapist Toolbox was updated on September 17, 2026 and ABC Observe on September 3, 2026.

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