Comparison

Giggli Spectrum Autism vs Step & Star

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

Head to head
About

Giggli Spectrum Autism

Features
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Giggli Spectrum Autism is an app designed to help children with Autism and ADHD, also it can be a great tool to help adults with alzheimer and dementia to perform the daily routines and tasks. With help of visuals the app makes it clear and easy for the children to understand what and how to perform a task of the daily routine or schedule.

About

Step & Star

This app helps create visual schedules for children and adults with predictable routines. It uses "First, Then" picture cards to guide users through tasks, offering audio prompts and celebrations upon completion. It's designed to build independence and reduce anxiety through clear, step-by-step guidance.

Highlights
  • First-Then visual schedule creation
  • Step-by-step auto-advancing cards
  • Built-in symbol library and custom photos
  • Text-to-speech and custom voice recording
  • Optional countdown timers
  • Celebrations for task completion
  • Multiple user profiles
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Step & Star turns everyday routines into simple "First, Then" picture cards — show what to do now, and the good thing that comes next. Step & Star is for kids and adults who do their best when they can see what comes next — and for the parents, teachers, and therapists who cheer them on. Predictable routines bring calm, confidence, and a lot more "I did it!" moments — whether it's one child at home or a whole classroom. Setting up a board takes seconds. Then they see one big, friendly card at a time — tap to hear it read aloud, finish the step, and watch it advance with a little celebration. WHY FAMILIES AND CLASSROOMS LOVE IT Predictable routines ease anxiety Builds independence and confidence Works at home, school, and in therapy FEATURES First-Then boards that auto-advance step by step Cards from a built-in symbol library, your own photos, or safe web image search Every card reads aloud, or record your own voice Optional countdown timers with a gentle chime Celebrations when a reward or the finish is reached Multiple profiles to keep each child or student separate Caregiver PIN lock so the board can be handed over safely Works offline, with data stored privately on your device FREE AND PREMIUM Free to use with one profile, multiple boards, the symbol library, photos, text-to-speech, timers, and celebrations. Premium unlocks unlimited profiles and boards, safe web image search, and custom voice recordings, available monthly, yearly, or as a one-time Lifetime purchase. Made with care for the people who need it most. Step & Star Premium is available as an auto-renewable subscription or a one-time purchase: Monthly — $3.99 per month Yearly — $19.99 per year (includes a 7-day free trial) Lifetime — $49.99, one-time purchase Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your device's App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://myday-support.com/step-%26-star-privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Giggli Spectrum Autism4 screens
Step & Star4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Giggli Spectrum Autism at none against Step & Star's 3. 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. Step & Star sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Giggli Spectrum Autism asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Giggli Spectrum Autism ships an update every 6 weeks, Step & Star monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Giggli Spectrum Autism versus Step & Star: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGiggli Spectrum AutismStep & Star
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZainab AdnanEmily Smith

In-app purchases

None

Giggli Spectrum Autism

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Step & Star

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Giggli Spectrum Autism free?
Giggli Spectrum Autism is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Step & Star free?
Step & Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Giggli Spectrum Autism or Step & Star have ads?
Neither Giggli Spectrum Autism nor Step & Star shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Giggli Spectrum Autism or Step & Star?
Giggli Spectrum Autism ships an update every 6 weeks, and Step & Star monthly. Most recently, Giggli Spectrum Autism was updated on November 7, 2026 and Step & Star on November 5, 2026.

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