# ABA vs Kids Autism Games

The clearest difference is price: Kids Autism Games at Free against ABA's $0.99. Kids Autism Games also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 72 months) and ratings volume (7.4K vs 32). ABA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Kids Autism Games is free to download; ABA costs $0.99 up front. Kids Autism Games sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. ABA asks for nothing beyond the download.

ABA holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kids Autism Games has 7.4K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of ABA's written reviews are positive against 50% of Kids Autism Games's.

ABA ships an update every 72 months, Kids Autism Games every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ABA | Kids Autism Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.2 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aba-problem-solving-what-does-not-belong/id450990906/reviews)** | [4.0 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kids-autism-games-autispark/id1498731271/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **7.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 72 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 461 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Innovative Mobile Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/420345423) | [KidloLand Kids & Toddler Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/352738525) |

## What reviewers say

### ABA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aba-problem-solving-what-does-not-belong/id450990906)

This app helps young children develop problem-solving skills by identifying the item that doesn't belong in a group of four. It uses real photographs and customizable content to teach concepts like colors, shapes, and characteristics in an engaging, multi-sensory way.

**Highlights:** Identify the item that doesn't belong, Teaches colors, shapes, and characteristics, Add custom voice and items, Uses real photographs, Dynamic difficulty adjustment, Multi-sensory learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for special needs students
- 💡 Highly customizable options
- 🧠 Good for critical thinking
- 🧩 Useful for problem-solving
- 🗣️ Helps with vocabulary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App stalls after updates
- 🐛 Crashes on concept level
- 🐛 Voiceover mispronunciation
- 🐛 Inappropriate image (marijuana leaf)
- 🐛 Visuals are horrible/ugly

**Reported bugs**

- Won't let me out of touch and learn segment
- Stalls after 3 or 4 pages
- Crashes on the concept level
- Voiceover mispronounces 'belong'
- One of the shapes is a marijuana leaf

**Requested features**

- Add accuracy percentage counter for documentation
- Add data collection system
- Create something with more vivid colors
- Make it much harder
- Make it more interesting to a toddler


### Kids Autism Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kids-autism-games-autispark/id1498731271)

An educational app designed for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It offers a variety of interactive games to help kids learn essential skills like communication, language, math, and problem-solving. The app is developed with input from special educators and therapists.

**Highlights:** Communication and speech therapy games, Learning basic concepts, Sorting and matching activities, Memory and puzzle games, Tracing and writing practice, Understanding emotions and sounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access to 140+ Games | $9.99 | per month |
| AutiSpark Full Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access to All Games | $59.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access to All Games | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing app for autistic kids
- 🚀 Helps with speech, fine motor skills, and critical thinking
- 💡 Variety of educational games and activities
- 👍 Bright, colorful, and appealing design
- 👍 Useful social stories and videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No sound/audio issues
- 🐛 Subscription/payment problems
- 🐛 Glitches and performance issues
- 🔍 Poor parental controls
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate/use

**Reported bugs**

- No sound/audio
- Subscription issues
- App crashes and freezes
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- Add sound/audio support
- Improve subscription/payment experience
- Fix glitches and performance issues
- Enhance parental controls
- Improve user interface and navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ABA free?

ABA costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Kids Autism Games free?

Kids Autism Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ABA or Kids Autism Games?

ABA is rated higher. ABA averages 4.2 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Kids Autism Games averages 4.0 from 7.4K ratings.

### Do ABA or Kids Autism Games have ads?

Neither ABA nor Kids Autism Games shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ABA or Kids Autism Games?

ABA ships an update every 72 months, and Kids Autism Games every 3 weeks. Most recently, ABA was updated on November 1, 2026 and Kids Autism Games on November 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*