Comparison

TASUC Schedule for iPad vs DropTap

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

Head to head
About

TASUC Schedule for iPad

Create visual daily schedules using image cards with sounds and voices. Designed for children with developmental disabilities, it offers an intuitive way to manage tasks and routines. Can also be used by ordinary children and adults for simple organization.

Highlights
  • Picture-based schedule creation
  • Drag and drop card editing
  • Customizable image cards with sound
  • VOCA (verbal communication tool) mode
  • Task completion tracking
  • Alarm and time settings
Features
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TASUC SCHEDULE for iPad is a very simple, picture-based schedule application for iPhone/iPod touch, especially for small children to easily create his/her own daily time-table by using image cards with sounds & voices attached. This application was, above all, developed for verbally disabled children and people with developmental disabilities such as autism, so that they can manage their "want-to-do"s simply and in order. As a result, an intuitive user interface and experience have been realized, thus this application can also be used for ordinary children and adults as well. ============================== FUNCTIONS (as of ver1.2.0) ============================== 1. SCHEDULER 1-1. EDIT MODE - Drag and drop a card from card-list to the canvas. - Swipe a card to the left to delete it from canvas. - Hold and drag a card set in canvas to reorder cards in the schedule. 1-2. CANVAS (DISPLAY) MODE - Tap clock to set time. - Tap status bar to scroll to the current time. - Swipe a card left & right to set "complete". - Tap a lower left button and then multi schedules will be editted. - Long Click each schedules to copy&paste 'one schedule set'. 2. CARD LIST (CARD-EDIT & VOCA) - Tap "Add Picture" button at upper-right corner of the screen to create a new card. - Hold card for a while to start dragging & reordering. To move it to the other page, just drag it to the bottom tab. - By locking cards from SETTINGS, you can use it as a verbal communication tool (VOCA). 3. OTHER SETTINGS - Sound effects - Card-List setting - VOCA mode (card lock or scheduler lock) - Schedule save data setting - Alarm setting - Clock format, card name display, data initialization, etc.

About

DropTap

This AAC app helps individuals with communication challenges express themselves using symbols and voice. It offers a large library of symbols, easy integration with other apps, and customizable boards for personalized communication.

Highlights
  • Extensive symbol library with over 2,000 "Drops"
  • Copy and paste symbols into other applications
  • Customizable communication boards
  • Record voice or use text-to-speech
  • Share communication boards easily
  • External switch compatibility
Features
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DropTap is a new communication support app developed by the Droplet Project. It is an AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) app designed for individuals who have difficulty communicating through spoken language, allowing them to interact with others using symbols and voice. DropTap features the following: - A comprehensive symbol library More than 2,000 "Drops" symbols are pre-installed and can be used immediately. "Drops" are communication symbols developed by the Droplet Project. - Convenient function to use symbols in other apps "Drops" are widely used in the field of special education as a standard tool for creating picture cards, schedules, posters, and other materials. The DropTap library allows users to easily copy and paste Drops symbols into other apps. The search function for Drops symbols is also enhanced. - Easy to operate Symbols are placed on a screen called a "board," and tapping on them will play the corresponding voice. The number of symbols that can be placed on the board can be freely changed depending on the user's disability. The app also has a feature that plays multiple symbols as a sentence. - Easy to add symbols In addition to Drops, users can add images from their camera or album and display text only. The app supports recording from a microphone or text-to-speech. - Easy sharing of communication boards Created boards can be saved as files and shared via Air Drop, email, and messaging. Sharing is easy, allowing for the use of boards created by teachers at school in the home, adding symbols to boards created by others, and more. - External switch compatibility The app is compatible with external switch inputs for individuals with physical disabilities.

Screenshots

DropTap3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DropTap at $11.99 against TASUC Schedule for iPad's $20.99. DropTap also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months). TASUC Schedule for iPad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On ads, monetization model 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

TASUC Schedule for iPad costs $20.99 and DropTap $11.99 up front. DropTap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TASUC Schedule for iPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TASUC Schedule for iPad ships an update every 11 months, DropTap every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TASUC Schedule for iPad versus DropTap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTASUC Schedule for iPadDropTap
Price$20.99$11.99 — better
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInfo Lounge CorporationDroplet Project

Customer experience

TASUC Schedule for iPad

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DropTap

Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TASUC Schedule for iPad

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DropTap

One-time1
  • Schedule Board$3.99

Questions

Is TASUC Schedule for iPad free?
TASUC Schedule for iPad costs $20.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DropTap free?
DropTap costs $11.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do TASUC Schedule for iPad or DropTap have ads?
Neither TASUC Schedule for iPad nor DropTap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TASUC Schedule for iPad or DropTap?
TASUC Schedule for iPad ships an update every 11 months, and DropTap every 3 weeks. Most recently, TASUC Schedule for iPad was updated on September 5, 2026 and DropTap on September 22, 2026.

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