# BehaviorSnap vs FirstWork

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FirstWork at 100% against BehaviorSnap's 47%. FirstWork also leads on price (Free vs $9.99) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). BehaviorSnap's advantage is ratings volume (415 vs 14) and chart position (#172 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

FirstWork is free to download; BehaviorSnap costs $9.99 up front. BehaviorSnap sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and FirstWork sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FirstWork holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BehaviorSnap has 415 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of BehaviorSnap's written reviews are positive against 100% of FirstWork's.

BehaviorSnap ships an update every 3 weeks, FirstWork every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BehaviorSnap | FirstWork |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (415 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/behaviorsnap/id459755410/reviews) | **[4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstwork/id6468642504/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **415** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#172** | — |
| Size | 4 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SuperPsyched, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/459755413) | [FirstWork LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705661852) |

## What reviewers say

### BehaviorSnap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/behaviorsnap/id459755410)

**Currently charting:** #172 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

This app simplifies systematic behavior observations and generates easy-to-understand graphs for informed decision-making. It helps professionals save time on data compilation, allowing them to focus on building connections and making a difference.

**Highlights:** Four observation tools: Interval, ABC, Duration, Frequency, Customizable for individual student needs, Efficient and consistent data tracking, Meaningful and easy-to-read graphs, Email, print, or attach reports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Introductory | $2.99 | per month |
| Introductory | $3.99 | per month |
| Keen Observer | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Keen Observer | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Veteran Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Veteran Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| New User Subscription - 1 Month | $3.99 | one-time |
| New User Subscription - 3 Months | $9.99 | one-time |
| Existing User Subscription - 12 Months | $19.99 | one-time |
| New User Subscription - 12 Months | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly design
- 📊 Great reports and graphs
- 💡 Useful for observations
- ✅ Professional printouts
- 🚀 Makes data collection easier

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Charged for app and subscriptions
- 💰 Deceptive marketing/rip off
-  limited access after purchase
- 😩 Difficult to use
-  lost data due to saving issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when generating reports
- Reports not generated or partially generated
- Cannot print or email reports
- Report viewer screen freezes
- Cannot combine reports

**Requested features**

- Add customized behaviors
- Ability to edit observation data after recording
- Peer comparison frequency observations
- Ability to fully set up observations ahead of time
- Ability to edit default A, B, C choices


### FirstWork

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstwork/id6468642504)

This platform offers digital Discrete Trial Instruction (DTI/DTT) with thousands of ABA and SPED learning goals. It provides innovative rewards and deep customization for personalized learning programs, trusted by professionals.

**Highlights:** Thousands of ABA and SPED learning goals, Matching, Receptive Identification, FFC, Expressive Language and Phonics activities, Customizable spelling and counting exercises, Progress monitoring and export features, Focus Mode to limit distractions, Digital reward system with app access

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Base | $12.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BehaviorSnap free?

BehaviorSnap costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is FirstWork free?

FirstWork is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BehaviorSnap or FirstWork?

FirstWork is rated higher. BehaviorSnap averages 4.5 out of 5 from 415 ratings, while FirstWork averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.

### Do BehaviorSnap or FirstWork have ads?

Neither BehaviorSnap nor FirstWork shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BehaviorSnap or FirstWork?

BehaviorSnap ships an update every 3 weeks, and FirstWork every 8 days. Most recently, BehaviorSnap was updated on October 19, 2026 and FirstWork on October 6, 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.*