Comparison

ABA Matrix vs Lil Planner

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

Head to head
About

ABA Matrix

This app facilitates ABA therapy sessions in various settings, allowing real-time data collection, signature capture, and EVV. It offers offline functionality for uninterrupted service delivery and automatic syncing when online. Online access includes scheduling tools for managing appointments and calendar updates.

Highlights
  • Real-time data collection
  • Caregiver and provider signature capture
  • Electronic Visit Verification (EVV)
  • Offline functionality
  • Automatic data syncing
  • Session scheduling and calendar management
Features
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The ABA Matrix app is designed for ABA therapy sessions, built to support care delivery in any setting: at home, in school, or in the community. It enables providers to continue working without interruption, whether they are online or offline. During sessions, users can collect data in real time, capture caregivers' and providers’ signatures, and complete Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) directly within the app. Offline functionality ensures that services can be delivered and documented without relying on an internet connection. Once connectivity is restored, all information syncs automatically, keeping records accurate and up to date. When online, the app provides full access to scheduling tools, allowing users to manage their calendar, review upcoming sessions, and make updates as needed. This ensures that both session execution and administrative coordination remain connected within a single workflow. ABA Matrix is built to support consistent, compliant, and efficient service delivery by connecting data collection, documentation, and scheduling in one unified experience.

About

Lil Planner

This app provides a visual scheduling tool designed for children, particularly those with ADHD or autism. It helps build routines, increase focus, and reduce anxiety through an easy-to-use and engaging interface with fun rewards.

Highlights
  • Visual scheduling
  • Timers
  • Routine building
  • Habit formation
  • Reward system
  • Anxiety reduction
Features
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The #1 visual schedule app for kids, ADHD, and autism. Easy routines, fun rewards. • Increase focus • Build good habits • Reduce anxiety • Stop meltdowns We made Lil Planner with parents and kids in mind: everything is big, easy to read, and easy to use. We also made it FUN -- fun enough to hold your attention AND theirs, hopefully long enough for you to make plans together. Great for: • Toddlers and preschoolers • ADHD, autistic, and neurodivergent kids • Kids that have a hard time with transitions • Older kids and grownups that want a fun way to stay organized • Visual learners We originally created Lil Planner for our own family. Now we're excited to share it with other families. "Let's check our Lil Planner!" has become a daily refrain in our house. We think it will become one in yours, too. Terms of Use: https://www.lilplanner.com/terms

Screenshots

ABA Matrix4 screens
Lil Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lil Planner at 95% against ABA Matrix's 0%. Lil Planner also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 12). ABA Matrix's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lil Planner sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. ABA Matrix asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lil Planner holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lil Planner has 4.1K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ABA Matrix's written reviews are positive against 95% of Lil Planner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ABA Matrix ships an update every 5 days, Lil Planner every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ABA Matrix versus Lil Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterABA MatrixLil Planner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (12 ratings)4.9 (4.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews94.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings124.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHex MatrixSpace Sweater, LLC

Customer experience

ABA Matrix

All ratings12 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Lil Planner

All ratings4,121 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews184 reviews
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.3%

Bugs and requests

ABA Matrix

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Lil Planner

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Issues with adding new profiles
  • Confusion around login and profile setup

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow adding multiple profiles
  • Add evening and night schedule options
  • Provide more customization options

In-app purchases

None

ABA Matrix

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Lil Planner

Subscriptions7
  • Lil Planner Plus3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Lil Planner Plus3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Lil Planner Plus7 Days trial$35.991 Year
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  • Lil Planner Plus$41.991 Year
  • Lil Planner Plus7 Days trial$41.991 Year
  • Lil Planner Plus7 Days trial$47.991 Year
  • Lil Planner Plus7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is ABA Matrix free?
ABA Matrix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lil Planner free?
Lil Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ABA Matrix or Lil Planner?
Lil Planner is rated higher. ABA Matrix averages 3.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Lil Planner averages 4.9 from 4.1K ratings.
Do ABA Matrix or Lil Planner have ads?
Neither ABA Matrix nor Lil Planner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ABA Matrix or Lil Planner?
ABA Matrix ships an update every 5 days, and Lil Planner every 9 days. Most recently, ABA Matrix was updated on October 5, 2026 and Lil Planner on October 16, 2026.

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