# ABA Matrix vs Lil Planner

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ABA Matrix | Lil Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aba-matrix/id1545811903/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lil-planner-visual-schedule/id6448482826/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **94.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hex Matrix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545811905) | [Space Sweater, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793379527) |

## What reviewers say

### ABA Matrix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aba-matrix/id1545811903)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lil Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lil-planner-visual-schedule/id6448482826)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lil Planner Plus | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Lil Planner Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Lil Planner Plus | $35.99 | per year |
| Lil Planner Plus | $41.99 | per year |
| Lil Planner Plus | $41.99 | per year |
| Lil Planner Plus | $47.99 | per year |
| Lil Planner Plus | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps a lot
- 👍 Great app with timers and planner
- 👍 Improves kids' listening and behavior
- 👍 Helps with organization and routine
- 👍 Visually appealing and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires payment to add multiple profiles
- 🔒 Lacks ability to customize schedules

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with adding new profiles
- Confusion around login and profile setup

**Requested features**

- Allow adding multiple profiles
- Add evening and night schedule options
- Provide more customization options


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