SOTO (Student On vs Behavior Data Collection Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SOTO (Student On
This app simplifies student behavioral observation by replacing paper and pen with digital checkboxes. It automatically tracks timed intervals, categorizes on-task and off-task behaviors, and generates visual reports with percentage statistics and graphs.
- Digital checkbox data collection
- Automatic timed intervals
- On-task/Off-task categorization
- Specific off-task behavior recording
- Percentage statistics calculation
- Graph and chart generation
- Customizable observation settings
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Student behavioral observation methods and techniques are a simple and effective way to gather insightful data on students. The SOTO App is an excellent tool to help you perform “On-Task / Off-Task” observations. The SOTO App provides a simple, intuitive tool that makes behavioral observation * fast and easy * for everyone. We hope this app helps save you time and effort with accurate data collection and reporting. Instead of paper, pen and a clock, the SOTO App captures and collects your observation data through simple “checkboxes”. It also automatically maintains timed intervals for you throughout your observation. Simply indicate if a student is “On-Task” by selecting “Academically or Passively Engaged. Otherwise, the student is “Off-Task” for that interval. You can also record specific “Off-Task” observations of a student, whether there are: Off-Task Motor, Off-Task Verbal and/or Off-Task Passive. After performing an observation session, you can quickly generate a report, which calculates percentage statistics from your data, as well as graph and chart images that help effectively communicate your data visually. Having graphs and charts are worth a thousand words. Easily show parents and teachers their student’s time on-task compared to their peers. The benefits of using the SOTO App: * Be ready to conduct On-Task Observations anytime, anywhere * No need for a clock, watch or timer * No fussing with paper and pencils * Calculates percentages and creates graphs / charts * Email report data and graphs to yourself, so you can include them in your reports * Customize settings for how you perform observations: 1) how long each observation interval should last 2) how often to record Peer intervals for comparison 3) turn “vibrate” notification on before each new interval begins (this requires an iPhone for its vibrate capability)
Behavior Data Collection Lite
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Behavior Data Collection Lite designed for teachers and has only two templates: Simple that collects and displays counts and/or durations and Interval Recording that collects and displays on/off task counts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Behavior Data Collection Lite at Free against SOTO (Student On's $9.99. SOTO (Student On's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 11.2). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Behavior Data Collection Lite is free to download; SOTO (Student On costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SOTO (Student On ships an update every 6 weeks, Behavior Data Collection Lite every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SOTO (Student On | Behavior Data Collection Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 11.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jack Calo | ATWare Solutions LLC |
In-app purchases
SOTO (Student On
No in-app purchases
Behavior Data Collection Lite
No in-app purchases
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