Comparison

Adfectus vs MyVisualRoutine

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

Head to head
About

Adfectus

Features
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Adfectus appen lar brukere lage sin egen avatar, fortelle hvilke aktiviteter de liker, forberede en pakkeliste og utforske senteret de skal på. Denne appen er et hjelpemiddel som forbereder brukere til et opphold.

About

MyVisualRoutine

This app helps families create visual schedules, choice boards, and First/Then boards to support individuals with autism, ADHD, and communication challenges. It offers a child-friendly interface, offline functionality, and privacy-first data storage. Personalize routines with custom photos and voice recordings for enhanced structure and predictability.

Highlights
  • Visual Schedules
  • Choice Boards
  • First/Then Boards
  • Custom Photos
  • Voice Recording
  • Offline Functionality
  • Multiple Profiles
Features
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MyVisualRoutine helps families create visual schedules, choice boards, and First/Then boards for individuals with autism, ADHD, and communication challenges. DESIGNED FOR REAL FAMILIES Built with parents, caregivers, and therapists, MyVisualRoutine makes visual supports simple and accessible. No account needed, no complicated setup - open the app and start creating routines that work. KIDS MODE - NEW! A child-friendly interface designed for independent use. Hand-drawn visual style, friendly mascot, large touch targets, and PIN protection so children can use it safely on their own. CORE FEATURES - Visual Schedules: Step-by-step routines for morning, bedtime, school, and any daily activity - Choice Boards: 2-4 option boards for meals, activities, and daily decisions - First/Then Boards: Motivate with simple task-reward displays that help with transitions - Day Plans: Full-day visual planning for structure and predictability - 50+ Preloaded Activities: Hygiene, meals, getting ready, school, play, and chores - ready to use immediately - Custom Photos: Add your own images for deeply personalized visual supports - Voice Recording: Record personalized audio instructions for each step - Multiple Profiles: Separate routines and boards for each family member - PDF Export: Print or share routines with teachers and therapists - Progress Tracking: Celebrate successes and monitor progress over time WHY MYVISUALROUTINE? - Works offline - No internet required, ever - Privacy-first - All data stays on your device, never shared - No account needed - Start using immediately - Research-backed - Based on ABA, TEACCH, and AAC principles - Accessible - VoiceOver support, high contrast, large touch targets - Any age - For children and adults alike SYMBOLS INCLUDED OpenMoji and Mulberry symbol sets give you hundreds of expressive, recognizable icons for routines and activities. PERFECT FOR - Parents of children with autism or ADHD - Caregivers and special education teachers - Speech therapists, occupational therapists, and ABA practitioners - Families supporting individuals with developmental disabilities - Anyone who benefits from visual structure and predictability PREMIUM Upgrade to unlock unlimited routines, profiles, custom photos, voice recording, full progress history, and PDF export. Free trial included on the annual plan. Download MyVisualRoutine and bring calm, structure, and confidence to every day. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://myvisualroutine.com/legal/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Adfectus4 screens
MyVisualRoutine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Adfectus at none against MyVisualRoutine's 2. MyVisualRoutine's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. MyVisualRoutine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Adfectus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Adfectus ships an update every 6 weeks, MyVisualRoutine every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Adfectus versus MyVisualRoutine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdfectusMyVisualRoutine
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB153 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdfectus ASTorstein Skulbru

In-app purchases

None

Adfectus

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MyVisualRoutine

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Adfectus free?
Adfectus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyVisualRoutine free?
MyVisualRoutine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Adfectus or MyVisualRoutine have ads?
Neither Adfectus nor MyVisualRoutine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Adfectus or MyVisualRoutine?
Adfectus ships an update every 6 weeks, and MyVisualRoutine every 4 days. Most recently, Adfectus was updated on October 27, 2026 and MyVisualRoutine on October 31, 2026.

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