Comparison

TallyFlex vs FirstWork

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

Head to head
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/

About

FirstWork

This platform offers digital Discrete Trial Instruction (DTI/DTT) with thousands of ABA and SPED learning goals. It provides innovative rewards and deep customization for personalized learning programs, trusted by professionals.

Highlights
  • Thousands of ABA and SPED learning goals
  • Matching, Receptive Identification, FFC
  • Expressive Language and Phonics activities
  • Customizable spelling and counting exercises
  • Progress monitoring and export features
  • Focus Mode to limit distractions
  • Digital reward system with app access
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FirstWork is the most popular digital Discrete Trial Instruction(DTI/DTT) platform featuring the most common ABA and SPED learning goals, thousands of targets, innovative rewards, and deep customization options. FirstWork is trusted by thousands of ABA and SPED professionals for their personalized learning programs. Our Learning Categories - featuring thousands of targets for: Matching: Boost cognitive skills by pairing related items. Receptive Identification: Enhance understanding through auditory and visual prompts. Feature, Function, and Class (FFC): Develop categorization and critical thinking skills by identifying objects based on their attributes, roles, and classifications. Expressive Language: Practice vocal responses with instructor-scored expressive language lessons. Letter Sound Matching: Strengthen phonics with interactive letter-sound activities. Spelling: Improve spelling with dynamic and customizable exercises. Counting: Build foundational math skills through counting tasks. Arithmetic: Advance numeracy with a variety of arithmetic challenges. Key Features: Progress Monitoring: Easily graph and monitor learning progress with our intuitive view and export features, helping you stay informed of your learner’s development. Customizable Lessons: Adapt the app to suit your learner’s specific needs with various lesson modifications. Lesson Sharing: Send a copy of your lesson to other FirstWork users, such as colleagues. Focus Mode: During lessons, you can limit access to distracting apps on your device making it an environment more suitable for learning. Reward System: You can grant time on your learner’s favorite apps as a reward, after their time is up, they’ll be brought back to FirstWork for another lesson. It’s ideal for remote learning, learning at home, or learners who enjoy digital rewards. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or ABA professional, FirstWork makes learning easy and enjoyable. Terms of Use: https://firstworkapp.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://firstworkapp.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

TallyFlex4 screens
FirstWork4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FirstWork at 100% against TallyFlex's 63%. FirstWork also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3). TallyFlex's advantage is ratings volume (91 vs 14). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. TallyFlex sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $27.99 per month and FirstWork sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FirstWork holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TallyFlex has 91 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of TallyFlex's written reviews are positive against 100% of FirstWork's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TallyFlex ships an update weekly, FirstWork every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TallyFlex versus FirstWork: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTallyFlexFirstWork
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (91 ratings)4.7 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings91 — better14
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTallyFlex LLCFirstWork LLC

Customer experience

TallyFlex

All ratings90 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral30.0%
Negative7.5%

FirstWork

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

TallyFlex

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Calendar not showing current sessions
  • Data export results in empty Excel sheet
  • Calculations and percentages are unreliable
  • Data stops being counted after a certain number of opportunities
  • Exported data format for duration is hard to graph
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  • Recent update messed up client info
  • Data not transferring when emailed
  • Feature to see current sessions in 'today' tab stopped working
  • Account verification email not received
  • App stuck on email verification screen
  • Account temporarily disabled
  • Cannot add students on free version
  • Cannot upgrade account

Requested features

27 requests
  • Offer a 'lite' subscription for SLPAs/BCaBAs
  • Add more data collection options/types (chaining, TAs, checklists)
  • Allow uploading pre-made data sheets
  • Add sound alerts for timers
  • Ability to re-organize behaviors on screens
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  • Track exemplars
  • Add sub-goals under main goals
  • Cold probe button/data collection
  • Shared sessions/collaborative data collection
  • Ability to add multiple students in one session
  • Add prompts needed for a correct response
  • macOS app that syncs
  • Ability to add other team members for consistency
  • Printable daily reports
  • More descriptive session names or notes
  • Export to CSV or Google Sheets
  • Export raw data and graph
  • Prompt required tracking
  • Add descriptions to behaviors and option to show/hide
  • Go back to list of behaviors and add current behaviors during session
  • Website for help and learning
  • Easier way to export data with graphs
  • Time-stamped keystrokes for individual bouts
  • Break down sessions further if needed
  • Export qualitative notes
  • Export session duration with time
  • Shared location for a single student

FirstWork

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TallyFlex

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

FirstWork

Subscriptions1
  • Base$12.991 Month

Questions

Is TallyFlex free?
TallyFlex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FirstWork free?
FirstWork is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TallyFlex or FirstWork?
FirstWork is rated higher. TallyFlex averages 4.3 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while FirstWork averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.
Do TallyFlex or FirstWork have ads?
Neither TallyFlex nor FirstWork shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TallyFlex or FirstWork?
TallyFlex ships an update weekly, and FirstWork every 8 days. Most recently, TallyFlex was updated on October 29, 2026 and FirstWork on October 23, 2026.

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