Comparison

DropTalk vs そろばんノート

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

Head to head
About

DropTalk

This app provides a visual communication tool for individuals with autism and language disorders. It allows users to create and share custom communication boards using symbols with accompanying sounds, aiding in spoken language difficulties.

Highlights
  • Symbol-based communication boards
  • Customizable canvases
  • Audio output for symbols
  • Multiple canvas types (communication, schedule, sketch, timer)
  • Intuitive drag-and-drop editing
  • Built-in 'CoCo' symbol set with Japanese voice
Features
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DropTalk is free to use. You can download and use practical canvases from the Canvas Store to help children who have difficulty communicating. You can also share canvases you have already created. If you want to customize an existing canvas or create a new canvas, you will need to purchase one of the licenses through in-app purchases. License types: - Full version This is a one-time license. You can use all the features. You can create attractive canvases immediately. You can use it forever. - Monthly billing with free trial You can try it for free for one month. After that, you will be charged monthly. You can use all the features. Notes on license purchase: Payment after license purchase will be charged to your iTunes account. Notes on monthly billing: We offer a one-month free trial when you first register. No charges will be incurred during the free trial period. If you do not wish to continue, please cancel your monthly billing before the end of the free period. When the free trial period ends, monthly billing will automatically begin. ・Payment after purchase will be charged to your iTunes account. ・Monthly subscription will be automatically renewed unless cancelled 24 hours before the purchase date. ・You can manage your subscription from your App Store account settings and turn off auto-renewal. ・Automatic renewal fee will be charged 24 hours before the renewal date. ・When you become a paid member, any free trial period will be forfeited. ・You can purchase the full version even if you are registered for a monthly subscription, but please note that we cannot refund the monthly subscription payment. Privacy Policy: https://www.droptalk.jp/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.droptalk.jp/toc.html ======== DropTalk is an AAC (Auxiliary and Alternative Communication) software that helps people with autism and language disorders who have difficulty communicating through spoken language. For communication with people with developmental disorders such as autism, it is effective to use visual information such as symbols or a device called VOCA that can express symbols and sounds together. DropTalk is a VOCA app that offers a wide range of functions. DropTalk comes with a built-in symbol set called "CoCo." The symbols come with friendly illustrations and Japanese voice. Symbols are placed on a screen called a canvas. You can choose from four types of canvas: a communication canvas for communicating with others, a schedule canvas for listing work items, a sketch canvas for free drawing, and a timer canvas for timer functions. A communication canvas is a canvas that arranges symbols in a grid. When you tap a symbol, a sound is played, helping you communicate with others. You can add multiple pages to a canvas, and you can switch between them by flicking. You can edit the canvas intuitively, such as swapping rows and columns with drag and drop. In the schedule canvas, you can list the steps of a task by item. Each item has a check box, so you can check off the completed items as you proceed. You can set the time and work time for each item. If you set a work time, you can use it as a timer.

About

そろばんノート

Practice abacus, mental arithmetic, and calculation skills on your iPhone or iPad. Features a realistic abacus interface for various exercises, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and flash calculations. Track your progress and review your performance over time.

Highlights
  • Realistic abacus interface
  • Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Flash and slip calculations
  • Customizable problem generation
  • Practice history and performance records
  • Adjustable settings for sound, vibration, and left-handed mode
Features
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そろばんノートは、そろばん・珠算・暗算の計算練習をiPhone・iPadで続けられる学習アプリです。 実際のそろばん操作に近い盤面で、基礎練習から見取算、掛け算、割り算、フラッシュ暗算、伝票算まで幅広く練習できます。練習結果は端末内に記録され、日々の取り組みや正答状況を振り返れます。 主な機能 ・そろばん盤面での入力練習 ・見取算、掛け算、割り算の練習 ・フラッシュ暗算と伝票算 ・条件を指定した作問 ・作問PDFの作成と共有 ・練習履歴と成績の記録 ・音、振動、左利きモードなどの操作設定 ・そろばんスキンの切り替え Proアンロックでは、模擬試験、作問、PDF出力、追加スキンなどの全機能を買い切りで利用できます。 そろばん学習、珠算、暗算力の向上、計算練習を毎日少しずつ続けたい方に向けたアプリです。

Screenshots

DropTalk4 screens
そろばんノート4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: そろばんノート at 100% against DropTalk's 25%. DropTalk's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DropTalk sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and そろばんノート sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DropTalk versus そろばんノート: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDropTalkそろばんノート
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size425 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHMDT Co., Ltd.SMART BIT K.K

Customer experience

DropTalk

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative35.0%

そろばんノート

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

DropTalk

Subscriptions1
  • フルバージョン 月額課金1 Month trial3 variants$1.491 Month
One-time4
  • 移行者向けフルバージョンFree
  • Dropsシンボル(標準)$11.99
  • ベーシックバージョン$12.99
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  • フルバージョン2 variants$19.99
1 purchases

そろばんノート

One-time1
  • Proアンロック$2.99

Questions

Is DropTalk free?
DropTalk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is そろばんノート free?
そろばんノート is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DropTalk or そろばんノート have ads?
Neither DropTalk nor そろばんノート shows ads.

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