Comparison

iName it vs Visual Attention Therapy

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

Head to head
About

iName it

This app aids individuals with word-finding difficulties, such as aphasia and apraxia, by strengthening recall through context-based learning and multiple cueing options. It tracks progress and supports multilingual users, making it ideal for therapy and home practice.

Highlights
  • Context-based learning with household scenes
  • Multiple cueing options (phonemic, phrase, semantic, etc.)
  • Multilingual support (English, Spanish, Portuguese)
  • Automatic progress tracking and data reporting
  • Targets functional vocabulary for daily living
  • Designed for aphasia, apraxia, and word-finding difficulties
Features
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Developed by Smarty Ears, a trusted leader in speech and language therapy technology, and designed by award-winning speech-language pathologists, iName It helps individuals strengthen their word-finding skills using proven, evidence-based techniques. Whether you’re a speech-language pathologist, caregiver, or someone working to improve daily communication skills, iName It offers an engaging and effective path toward better word recall and confidence. Why iName It Works Context-Based Learning Experience 50 everyday nouns presented in realistic household scenes — including the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and living room. By connecting words to familiar visual environments, users enhance memory and recall naturally. Multiple Cueing Options Access five types of cues — phonemic, phrase completion, semantic, whole word, and written — allowing you to personalize therapy for every individual’s unique needs and communication level. Multilingual Support Available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, making therapy accessible for multilingual families and professionals worldwide. Track Progress with Ease iName It automatically tracks performance during each session — recording accuracy, cue usage, and improvement over time. Data reports are easy to review and can be shared via email or printed for documentation, making it simple to monitor growth and celebrate progress. Purpose-Built for Real-Life Success iName It was designed to support individuals with aphasia, apraxia, and word-finding difficulties by targeting functional vocabulary found in daily living. Each scene includes 10 practical items that can be named with or without cues, helping users strengthen connections between words and their visual representations. Who Can Benefit • Adults and adolescents with aphasia or apraxia of speech • Individuals recovering from stroke or traumatic brain injury • Speech-language pathologists seeking an engaging therapy tool • Caregivers supporting communication practice at home Make Every Word Count iName It turns speech therapy and home practice into meaningful, results-driven experiences. Build confidence, strengthen communication, and rediscover the joy of naming everyday items. Download iName It today — where evidence-based practice meets technology, and every word matters.

About

Visual Attention Therapy

This app retrains the brain to scan from left to right, improving reading, concentration, and memory. It features two modes to help individuals with left neglect and professionals assess and treat visual attention deficits.

Highlights
  • Left-to-right scanning training
  • Visual attention deficit assessment
  • Target finding exercises
  • Immediate feedback with cues
  • Automated scoring and reports
  • Adjustable difficulty and layouts
  • Printable exercise options
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RETRAIN THE BRAIN to move the eyes correctly by scanning from left to right across the screen. Strengthening this essential skill can improve reading, concentration, memory, attention to detail, and speed of processing. TWO POWERFUL MODES help brain injury and stroke survivors with left neglect improve at home while also helping occupational therapy (OT) and speech therapy (SLP) professionals to efficiently assess for right or left neglect and provide more effective treatment. * Use the Test mode to determine if and where a visual attention deficit exists. * Use the Practice mode to train scanning by finding targets in order. ++ SEE HOW IT CAN HELP – Download Visual Attention Therapy Lite for FREE! ++ ----------- CANCELLATION TASKS JUST GOT BETTER. This professional cognitive training app takes a familiar format for treating left neglect and transforms it into a dynamic, interactive tool for all ages. Visual Attention Therapy offers benefits that can only be achieved through technology: * Targets must be tapped from left to right, top to bottom in Practice mode, which trains users to slow down and scan the entire screen before they move on. * Immediate feedback with visual and auditory cues keeps users engaged. * Timed exercises increase motivation to work quickly and accurately. * Stop wasting time counting errors! Automated scoring includes data for accuracy by quadrant, time for completion, and mistakes in professional e-mailed reports. * Adjustable layouts and 10 levels of difficulty allow you to customize the experience to meet changing needs or multiple users. * Sidebar signal can flash in a variety of colors to draw attention to the left or right. * An endless variety of combinations eliminates the need to photocopy exercises, with the option to print screenshots when you need a traditional exercise. * Use only one target to focus on scanning, or use two targets at once to challenge users with working memory and alternating attention deficits. ----------- RACE AGAINST THE CLOCK to improve scores while improving cognitive and reading skills. Levels featuring letters can support literacy goals, while symbol-based levels challenge visual memory skills. It’s an occupational therapy dream come true! Visual Attention Therapy was developed by a certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and is used worldwide in speech and occupational therapy (OT) to help adults with left neglect after stroke and brain injury. It is also used with children with dyslexia and attentional deficits by reading specialists and neuropsychologists. DON’T JUST TELL YOUR PATIENTS TO LOOK TO THE LEFT – TRAIN THEM. Modernize your occupational therapy or speech therapy exercises with a left neglect training tool that improves stroke and brain injury rehab. DOWNLOAD IT NOW! ----------- Looking for something different in a stroke therapy app? Tactus Therapy offers a wide range to choose from. Find the right one for you at https://tactustherapy.com/find

Screenshots

Visual Attention Therapy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Visual Attention Therapy at 4.7 against iName it's 3.7. Visual Attention Therapy also leads on ratings volume (486 vs 3) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

iName it costs $19.99 and Visual Attention Therapy $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Visual Attention Therapy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Attention Therapy has 486 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of iName it's written reviews are positive against 92% of Visual Attention Therapy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iName it ships an update every 13 months, Visual Attention Therapy every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iName it versus Visual Attention Therapy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriName itVisual Attention Therapy
Price$19.99$19.99
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.7 (486 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews92.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3486 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmarty EarsTactus Therapy Solutions Ltd.

Customer experience

iName it

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%

Visual Attention Therapy

All ratings486 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%

In-app purchases

None

iName it

No in-app purchases

None

Visual Attention Therapy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iName it free?
iName it costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Visual Attention Therapy free?
Visual Attention Therapy costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iName it or Visual Attention Therapy?
Visual Attention Therapy is rated higher. iName it averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Visual Attention Therapy averages 4.7 from 486 ratings.
Do iName it or Visual Attention Therapy have ads?
Neither iName it nor Visual Attention Therapy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iName it or Visual Attention Therapy?
iName it ships an update every 13 months, and Visual Attention Therapy every 6 months. Most recently, iName it was updated on September 19, 2026 and Visual Attention Therapy on September 26, 2026.

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