PBS Connect vs Smart Data Books
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PBS Connect
This application enables behavior analysts, RBTs, and assistants to record client behaviors like biting or hitting. The collected data aids in analyzing trends of behavior change without gathering sensitive personal information.
- Behavior data collection
- Trend analysis
- Client behavior tracking
- Occurrence logging
- Non-sensitive data collection
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Purpose of Data Collection application is to allow behavior analysts, RBTs, and assistants working with PBS to collect data on client behavior. This helps with further analysis of trends of behavior change. This application does not collect sensitive information about the user, nor the client. It collects data on information about behaviors such as: occurrences of biting, hitting, etc.
Smart Data Books
This app streamlines Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy with AI-powered scheduling and guided programming based on evidence-based practices. It simplifies real-time session data collection, progress tracking, and report generation for therapists and families.
- AI-powered scheduling
- Guided ABA programming
- Real-time session data collection
- Progress tracking
- Detailed report generation
- Therapist and family interface
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Our ABA EHR system is designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of ABA therapy by offering a comprehensive end-user interface tailored to both therapists and families. Key features include: AI-Powered Scheduling: Automatically manage appointments and ensure that every session is optimized for both clients and providers. Guided ABA Programming: Benefit from personalized ABA programs guided by evidence-based best practices, helping therapists deliver tailored treatment plans. Session Data Collection: Easily record and monitor session data in real-time, making it simple to track progress, adjust programs, and generate detailed reports. With an intuitive design, this app ensures that therapy remains focused on what matters most—improving outcomes for clients. Stay organized, stay informed, and deliver better care with our innovative ABA EHR solution.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Smart Data Books at 5.0 against PBS Connect's 1.4. Smart Data Books also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). PBS Connect's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Smart Data Books holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PBS Connect has 38 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
PBS Connect ships an update every 3 weeks, Smart Data Books weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PBS Connect | Smart Data Books |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (38 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Positive Behavior Supports Corp. | Theralink Solutions LLC |
Customer experience
PBS Connect
Smart Data Books
In-app purchases
PBS Connect
No in-app purchases
Smart Data Books
No in-app purchases
