Comparison

Study Notes ABA vs TallyFlex

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

Head to head
About

Study Notes ABA

Prepare for the BCBA exam with a comprehensive study service. Access over 2500 practice questions, personalized study plans, live study groups, and motivational tools. Engage with a community of learners and utilize fun games and note-sharing features to master ABA concepts.

Highlights
  • 2500+ practice questions
  • Personalized study plan & countdown
  • Weekly live study group sessions
  • Leaderboard and motivational badges
  • Study tips and strategies
  • Note sharing and discussion board
  • Deep breathing tool and study games
Features
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Has studying for the BCBA Exam become #SUPERaversive for you? We get it and, as always, we got you boo. Our goal is to help you #passthedamntest and have tons of fun doing it! So download our app and #joinourclique. We took our real, relatable, and raw teaching methods that we've seen work for thousands of others and made them more accessible and affordable.  Our app includes: - Over 2500 fluency, application, and scenario questions organized by each task list item (yes, all 163) or randomized for a quick review sesh. We're obviously determined to help you get this stuff down. - A personalized test date countdown, reminders, and an individualized study plan based on your upcoming test date so you can spend less time planning and more time learning! Consider us #CheeringYouOn. EVERY. DAMN. DAY. Love ya. Mean it. - Weekly live study group sessions so you can #talkthisSTUFFout with study buddies from around the world. Because we all know - if you can talk it, you can test it. #BYOB - Leaderboard competitions, personal weekly stats, and #reinforcement badges to help keep you #motivatedAF. - Want to know what others did to #passtheDAMNtest? We've got you covered! We've included our favorite #tips and #strategies for you to utilize while studying. #worksmarternotharder - A StudyNotesABA doodle feed where you can share your #pretty notes and study using others'! - Discussion board so others can help you learn the most confusing concepts in #ABA. - A checklist to help you keep track of your progress in the StudyNotesABA #Collective course. - A deep breathing tool to help you take meaningful study breaks. #meditatewithPAV - Super fun games so you can challenge your friends, study at happy hour, or just beat your own PR #personalrecord. - And much, much more. So try it for FREE before you buy it so you can explore all of it! So, like, really...what are you waiting for? Come #sitwithus and #passthedamntest. Terms of Service: https://studynotesaba-3b603.firebaseapp.com/ Privacy Policy: https://studynotesaba.com/privacy-policy-app/ Subscription Information: The StudyNotesABA app provides premium subscription services. Our premium service gives users access to all content in every section of the app on a monthly or yearly basis. Subscription pricing is $19.99 per month or $119.99 per year.

About

TallyFlex

This app replaces paper data sheets for behavioral data collection. It helps professionals like BCBAs and RBTs work faster and more accurately with clients in clinics, schools, and homes. It offers various tracking methods and secure data export for reports.

Highlights
  • Replace paper data sheets
  • Track ABC data, frequency, duration, latency
  • Automatic timers for interval recording
  • Task analysis and prompt codes
  • Track multiple behaviors simultaneously
  • Export data to PDF, CSV, XLSX
  • Works offline
Features
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Collect behavior and skill data, review progress, and prepare reports in one app. TallyFlex brings behavior and skill data, progress graphs, session notes, and reports together for BCBAs, RBTs, special education teachers, and other professionals. Collect during the session Track behavior and skills with frequency, duration, latency, percent correct, interval recording, and momentary time sampling. Record ABC data, break skills into task-analysis steps, and document prompt levels. Review session details Review a session’s collected data, graph, recorded events, and saved notes in one service record. Expand the event timeline to follow the sequence of recorded events. Follow progress over time Review progress graphs and add annotations for changes such as staffing or schedule updates. Organize programs into phases and targets to keep the skills you are working on connected. Bring clear reports to your next review Create PDF reports with graphs and summaries. Review session notes in a Notes Only report, or combine a day's service records, data summaries, timeline events, and notes in a Daily report. Export raw data to CSV or Excel. The Free plan includes core data collection, session notes, and basic CSV and Excel export. Programs, task analysis, prompt levels, full session timelines, and PDF reports require a paid subscription. Solo is a subscription for individual use, available through in-app purchase. Start collecting with TallyFlex. Questions? support@tallyflex.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Study Notes ABA4 screens
TallyFlex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Study Notes ABA at 4.9 against TallyFlex's 4.3. Study Notes ABA also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 64%) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 87). TallyFlex's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). 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. Study Notes ABA sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and TallyFlex sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $27.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Study Notes ABA holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Study Notes ABA has 3.6K ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Study Notes ABA's written reviews are positive against 64% of TallyFlex's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Study Notes ABA ships an update every 5 weeks, TallyFlex every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Study Notes ABA versus TallyFlex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudy Notes ABATallyFlex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (3.6K ratings) — better4.3 (87 ratings)
Positive reviews88.7% of reviews — better64.1% of reviews
Number of ratings3.6K — better87
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.3 GB87 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBx Connections LLCTallyFlex LLC

Customer experience

Study Notes ABA

All ratings3,591 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive88.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative5.2%

TallyFlex

All ratings87 ratings
Positive83.9%
Neutral10.3%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive64.1%
Neutral28.2%
Negative7.7%

Bugs and requests

Study Notes ABA

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • App crashing on certain sections
  • Inconsistent marking of correct answers

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • More explanations for answers
  • Improved proofreading of content
  • Better integration of live study groups

TallyFlex

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Study Notes ABA

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Updated Premium Yearly$119.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$199.99
2 purchases

TallyFlex

Subscriptions2
  • TallyFlex Solo Monthly$27.991 Month
  • Solo Yearly$279.991 Year

Questions

Is Study Notes ABA free?
Study Notes ABA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TallyFlex free?
TallyFlex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Study Notes ABA or TallyFlex?
Study Notes ABA is rated higher. Study Notes ABA averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while TallyFlex averages 4.3 from 87 ratings.
Do Study Notes ABA or TallyFlex have ads?
Neither Study Notes ABA nor TallyFlex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Study Notes ABA or TallyFlex?
Study Notes ABA ships an update every 5 weeks, and TallyFlex every 2 weeks. Most recently, Study Notes ABA was updated on September 22, 2026 and TallyFlex on September 24, 2026.

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