# TallyFlex vs FirstWork

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | TallyFlex | FirstWork |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tallyflex-aba-data-collection/id1531412972/reviews) | **[4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstwork/id6468642504/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **91** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 98 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TallyFlex LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531412974) | [FirstWork LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705661852) |

## What reviewers say

### TallyFlex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tallyflex-aba-data-collection/id1531412972)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TallyFlex Solo Monthly | $27.99 | per month |
| Solo Yearly | $279.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and user-friendly
- 🚀 Quick data collection
- 📊 Visual reports and data tracking
- 💡 Customizable behavior tracking
- ✅ Great for RBTs and BCBAs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model disliked
- 📉 Data export challenges
- 🐛 Calculation glitches
- 🤔 Lack of clear documentation/help
- 🚫 Inability to add/manage students (free version)

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### FirstWork

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstwork/id6468642504)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Base | $12.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*