FirstPaint vs BrightMō Sensory
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FirstPaint
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A simple to use, young learner's touch painting and coloring app from Sensory App House. FirstPaint contains no adverts and does not require a login or subscription. Sensory First Paint contains 4 groups of coloring templates, with 25 paintings to be completed, plus a blank canvas to paint freehand on. The paintings could also help with early word use and starting letter sound exploration. FirstPaint starts in fill mode, and you can change to freehand mode by pressing the top icon. There are two simple painting modes - freehand and tap to fill - and they can be combined to fill in your freehand paintings. You can also create a fun animation effect once the painting is completed. Pressing the Back arrow chooses the blank canvas, and each of the 4 modes of difficulty features a smaller brush. Switch Access and Adaptive XBox Controller: FirstPaint is an ideal first digital painting app, that can also be used with an XBox Controller or Microsoft Adaptive Controller with a joystick, the DPAD, inbuilt switch or suitable external switch. The joystick moves the onscreen cursor, A button selects/deselects painting and settings. FirstPaint is one of a series of Sensory painting and art apps, including Mandala, FunPainting and Coloco.
BrightMō Sensory
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BrightMō Sensory is a calm learning app for toddlers and children with autism, sensory sensitivities, and developmental differences. Gentle sensory games teach colors, numbers, letters, sounds, matching, and more — in a safe, distraction-free environment. Now available in English and Spanish — switch languages instantly in Parent Settings. Many parents of autistic children look for calm learning apps that avoid overstimulation — BrightMō Sensory was designed specifically with that in mind. TEN GENTLE ACTIVITIES Colors Tap a soft circle, watch it bloom, and hear its name spoken aloud. Unlock 12 colors with Plus. Numbers Large, clear digits with dot-counting support. Count from 1 to 20 with Plus. Alphabet Each letter speaks its name and an optional phonics phrase like "A — apple." Unlock the full A–Z with Plus. Matching Find the matching card. Correct answers glow warmly. Wrong taps glide back silently — no buzzers, no failure sounds, and no negative feedback. Animals Tap each animal and hear its real sound — cow, dog, cat, elephant, and more. Free for all learners. Sounds Real animal, nature, and vehicle sounds — tap to hear a cow moo, a frog ribbit, thunder rumble, or a fire truck siren. Emotions Gentle face illustrations teach happy, sad, surprised, and more — building emotional vocabulary. Food Colorful, familiar foods with spoken names in English and Spanish. First Words Core vocabulary words every toddler learns first — spoken clearly and calmly. Geography Country names and flags introduced with calm, full-screen visuals. Calm Play A no-goal sensory playground — bubbles to pop, shapes to drag, stars to chase. Pure sensory joy with no pressure. Speech Practice Child-friendly voice recognition that listens and celebrates every attempt — building confidence one word at a time. DESIGNED WITH CARE • Errorless learning — no harsh sounds, no red X's, no wrong-answer feedback • Bilingual — full English and Spanish support throughout • Real animal and nature sounds — not synthesized tones • Fully offline — no internet required, perfect for travel or sensory spaces • No ads, ever • Respects iOS Reduce Motion and accessibility settings • Large tap targets, calm colours, and predictable interactions • Parent-only settings hidden behind a 3-second press — children cannot access them BRIGHTMŌ PLUS — AUTO-RENEWING SUBSCRIPTION Unlock all modules and every level with a BrightMō Plus subscription. • Subscription title: BrightMō Plus • Length: Monthly or Yearly auto-renewing subscription • Price: $4.99 USD per month, or $39.99 USD per year (prices in other regions are shown at the point of purchase and may vary by country) • Free trial: 7 days for new subscribers on either plan Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. PARENT CONTROLS Adjust voice speed, switch language, enable or disable sounds, toggle phonics hints, and personalize with your child's name. All settings are protected behind a hidden parent lock. BrightMō Sensory supports calm learning for autistic children and kids with sensory sensitivities, while remaining intuitive and enjoyable for all young learners. From BrightMō Toys — makers of calm, intentional products for children who experience the world a little differently. Website: brightmosensory.com Support: info.brightmotoys@gmail.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://brightmosensory.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://brightmosensory.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FirstPaint at none against BrightMō Sensory's 2. FirstPaint also leads on iOS requirement (11.4 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. BrightMō Sensory sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. FirstPaint asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | FirstPaint | BrightMō Sensory |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sensory App House Ltd | Farris Kabalaoui |
In-app purchases
FirstPaint
No in-app purchases
BrightMō Sensory
- BrightMō Plus7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- BrightMō Plus – Best Value7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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