Comparison

Sensory Build It vs RITP

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

Head to head
About

Sensory Build It

This app offers interactive animated scenes with sounds designed for early learners, particularly those using assistive switches. It supports single and double switch use, screen taps, and external keyboard/controller input for engaging cause-and-effect activities.

Highlights
  • Cause and effect learning
  • Single and double switch support
  • Screen tap activation
  • External keyboard control
  • Xbox and Adaptive Controller support
  • Animated scenes with sounds
  • No ads or subscriptions
Features
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Sensory Build It is a simple cause and effect app particularly for early learner assistive switch or device users. Build It has modes to support development of single and double switch use, using devices such as the AbleNet Blue2 MFI bluetooth switch or RJ Cooper bluetooth small switches (more options are available). Build It also responds to screen tap, as well as external keyboard control (space, enter, 1, 2). The app provides a large range of switch/tap activated early learning animated scenes with sounds including; Musical Instruments Animals Underwater Space Toys, Patterns and more. Sensory Build It contains no adverts, does not require a subscription and does not collect data. There is a live demo on the Sensory web page link, if you would like to explore the details of the app further. External Controllers: The Build It activity screen can be controlled by an external keyboard and external access switches. Space Bar/ number 1 activate the blue (left button on screen) switch and Enter key / 2 activates the red (right button on screen). The app control buttons can be hidden with a keypress 5 Build It can also be controlled by using an XBox controller or the Microsoft Adaptive Controller with the built switches in or any other suitable switch inputs. The XBox D-Pad will move around the activities and the A and B buttons control the left and right on screen switches. Build It has a switch settings button on the first screen, which defaults to single (blue) switch mode. It is possible to select two switches (red and blue) which alternative, or two switches with a random presentation.

About

RITP

This app provides occupational therapists with a play-based approach to reflex integration therapy. It offers a library of exercises with illustrations and video demonstrations, allowing users to create and share custom session plans. A metronome and memory game enhance engagement for children.

Highlights
  • Over 100 reflex integration exercises
  • Kid-friendly illustrations
  • Video demonstrations
  • Customizable exercise playlists
  • Adjustable metronome
  • Memory/concentration game
  • Detailed reflex information
Features
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Reflex Integration Through Play is a functional approach for Occupational Therapists and other service providers treating underlying developmental challenges using reflex integration techniques. The RITP app is the perfect reference material and companion to the book series by RITP creator Kokeb McDonald, OTR/L. Once you subscribe, you'll have access to over 100 exercises, fun illustrations, and video demonstrations, so you can plan your reflex integration occupational therapy sessions in a play-based way to maximize results. Features (subscription required): - Kid-friendly, step-by-step illustrations for each exercise. - Video demonstrations to clarify movement patterns for you and your clients. - Stream instructional videos to help you understand how to support developmental goals. - Create playlists of exercises and take them to all your devices. - Create your own exercises from images and videos - Begin with the provided playlists to get started with reflex integration. - Share those playlists with other users of the app. - Built in adjustable metronome to help with rhythmic movement.s - Play a memory/concentration game with the exercises to make it fun for kids! - Includes detailed information about each primitive reflex. - Save your favorite exercises to jump back in quickly. --- Payment for this plan will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription will automatically renew at the applicable price and frequency unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off in your Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during an active subscription period. A user that cancels during a subscription month will not be charged for the following month. By using this app, you certify that you understand and agree to the Terms of Service (https://www.integratingreflexes.com/terms-of-service/) and acknowledge the Disclaimer (https://www.integratingreflexes.com/disclaimer/) and Privacy Policy (https://www.integratingreflexes.com/privacy-policy/).

Screenshots

Sensory Build It4 screens
RITP3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RITP at 100% against Sensory Build It's 0%. RITP also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (14 vs 1). Sensory Build It's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RITP sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Sensory Build It asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RITP holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RITP has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Sensory Build It's written reviews are positive against 100% of RITP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sensory Build It ships an update fortnightly, RITP monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Sensory Build It versus RITP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSensory Build ItRITP
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings114 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB22 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSensory App House LtdPolaris Therapy LLC

Customer experience

Sensory Build It

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

RITP

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sensory Build It

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

RITP

Subscriptions2
  • Basic Access (1 month)$9.991 Month
  • Basic Access (1 year)3 Days trial$109.991 Year

Questions

Is Sensory Build It free?
Sensory Build It is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RITP free?
RITP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sensory Build It or RITP?
RITP is rated higher. Sensory Build It averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while RITP averages 4.8 from 14 ratings.
Do Sensory Build It or RITP have ads?
Neither Sensory Build It nor RITP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sensory Build It or RITP?
Sensory Build It ships an update fortnightly, and RITP monthly. Most recently, Sensory Build It was updated on October 31, 2026 and RITP on October 30, 2026.

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