Custom Boards Elite vs Find Pattern
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Custom Boards Elite
Create custom visual support materials using a vast library of symbols or your own photos. Design boards, schedules, and worksheets for communication and learning. Print, save, or email your creations directly from the app.
- Activity creation center
- 21,000+ built-in symbols
- Add custom photos
- Template library (120+)
- Print, save, and email
- Organize with folders
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The Ultimate Visual Support & Activity Creator Empower communication and learning with Custom Boards Elite! Designed specifically for speech therapists, special education teachers, and parents, Custom Boards Elite is an evidence-based app that revolutionizes how you create visual supports. Whether you need a daily schedule, a communication grid, or an engaging articulation game, Custom Boards gives you the tools to build professional, customized materials in minutes. UNMATCHED SYMBOL LIBRARY Say goodbye to stick figures and limited clip art. Custom Boards includes over 29,000 high-quality, diverse symbols from the renowned Smarty Symbols library. Need something specific? You can easily upload and integrate your own photos directly from your device! 120+ READY-TO-USE TEMPLATES Stop starting from scratch. Choose from over 120 expertly designed templates categorized into six core areas: Activities & Games: Bingo, Dominoes, Board Games, and more. Devices & Switches: Perfect for AAC device overlays. Signs & Labels: Create classroom rules, labels, and directional signs. Grids & Boards: Standard communication grids from 1x1 up to complex layouts. Schedules & Calendars: First-Then boards, weekly schedules, and daily routines. Worksheets: Ready-made educational printables. DEEP CUSTOMIZATION Make every board your own. Our intuitive editor allows you to: Customize background and text colors for every single cell. Tweak border styles (solid, dashed, circular) to highlight specific targets. Easily edit text labels to match your student's specific vocabulary. BUILT FOR SPEECH THERAPISTS Save hours of prep time with our advanced search filters. Target specific speech goals by filtering the entire 21,000+ symbol library by Initial, Medial, or Final letter positions! EXPORT & ORGANIZE When your masterpiece is complete, you are ready to PRINT, SAVE, or E-MAIL the final template. Print directly from your iPad to any AirPrint-ready printer. Creating boards for a whole caseload? Keep your finalized templates neatly organized into custom folders inside the app's Archive. Join the revolution in special education and start creating beautiful, effective visual supports today!
Find Pattern
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Find Pattern is a colorful brain training game that helps kids build logic, focus and problem-solving skills through fun mini games. Perfect for ages 6+ and families who love smart challenges. Train your brain in a playful way! Find Pattern combines exciting mini games with progressive difficulty levels to keep young minds engaged and motivated. • Balloon Burst – Pop the correct answer • Magnet Snap – Drag and match patterns • Sprint Mode – Beat the clock • 3 Lives Mode – Play strategically • Climb Mode – Reach higher levels Designed to support: • Logical thinking • Pattern recognition • Mental math • Focus and reaction speed Whether your child is just starting or already loves puzzles, Find Pattern adapts and grows with their skills. No ads. No distractions. Just smart fun.
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The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Find Pattern at none against Custom Boards Elite's 10. Find Pattern also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). Custom Boards Elite's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Custom Boards Elite sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Find Pattern asks for nothing beyond the download.
Custom Boards Elite ships an update every 7 months, Find Pattern every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Custom Boards Elite | Find Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 880 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Smarty Ears | Dung Le |
In-app purchases
Custom Boards Elite
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Six months Access7 Days trial$49.996 Months
- Yearly Access7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- The ant$0.99
- Placemat$0.99
- Tech talk$0.99
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- Weekly$0.99
- Orderly$0.99
- Story Board$0.99
- Purchase 10,000 Smarty Symbols$19.99
Find Pattern
No in-app purchases
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