Comparison

SwitchTrainer vs Macbeth Witches

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

Head to head
About

SwitchTrainer

This app helps children with physical impairments or learning disabilities learn to use one or two switches. It focuses on self-initiative and learning by doing, offering various exercises to master switch scanning for fun and functional use.

Highlights
  • Learn one or two switch usage
  • Develop switch scanning skills
  • Exercises for self-initiative
  • Suitable for children with impairments
  • Fun and educational gameplay
Features
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SwitchTrainer is an application designed to learn how to use one or two switches. The target groups are children with physical impairments or a learning disability. SwitchTrainer for iPad is available in 2 versions: - SwitchTrainer: Only a limited number of exercises can be used. An In-App Purchase is required to use all exercises. - SwitchTrainer PRO: All exercises can be used without limitation. The aim of the application – apart from having fun – is to automatize the use of one or two switches to finally be able to use 2-switch-scanning. The exercises offer a range of different possibilities to learn, train and implement the use of two switches. Self-initiative and learning by doing are key components rather than reacting to given tasks and solving of exercises. Objectives: earn how to use one or two switches Areas of application: Nursery school, Early intervention Switch training Ergotherapy Children with physical impairments Computer games

About

Macbeth Witches

This iPad app provides sensory sound boards with excerpts from Macbeth's 'Witches Scene', stormy weather, and spooky noises. It's designed to support students with complex learning needs and can be used with various switch access methods.

Highlights
  • Macbeth 'Witches Scene' sound excerpts
  • Stormy weather and spooky sound effects
  • Multiple layouts (single/two button)
  • Cartoon and photographic image options
  • Tap Anywhere switch functionality
  • Bluetooth switch scanning support
  • Customizable backgrounds and audio effects
Features
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iPad app created to support sensory teaching for students with complex learning needs. Sixteen simple sound boards with excerpts from Macbeth's 'Witches Scene', stormy weather effects and generally spooky noises are included. The boards are particularly useful in supporting the NI Thematic Unit 'Our Academy for Wizards and Witches' but is a useful resource alongside sensory work more generally where Macbeth, Halloween or storms and weather are the focus. Various layouts including single button and two button boards are included. A choice of cartoon and photographic images is provided to suit age ranges from primary school age onward. The iPad screen can be used as a 'Tap Anywhere' switch and scanning is included for most Bluetooth switches used directly without iOS Switch Control enabled. This is also a simple app to use with any iOS compatible switch interface and iOS Switch Control. Options to add backgrounds, remove text labels and use audio effects to playback are also included.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Macbeth Witches at 3.3 against SwitchTrainer's 2.0. Macbeth Witches also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). SwitchTrainer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 13 months). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SwitchTrainer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Macbeth Witches asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Macbeth Witches holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwitchTrainer ships an update every 6 months, Macbeth Witches every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SwitchTrainer versus Macbeth Witches: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwitchTrainerMacbeth Witches
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)3.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB64 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperIntegraTools GmbHCognable

Customer experience

SwitchTrainer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Macbeth Witches

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SwitchTrainer

One-time1
  • All games$44.99
None

Macbeth Witches

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SwitchTrainer free?
SwitchTrainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Macbeth Witches free?
Macbeth Witches is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SwitchTrainer or Macbeth Witches?
Macbeth Witches is rated higher. SwitchTrainer averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Macbeth Witches averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do SwitchTrainer or Macbeth Witches have ads?
Neither SwitchTrainer nor Macbeth Witches shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SwitchTrainer or Macbeth Witches?
SwitchTrainer ships an update every 6 months, and Macbeth Witches every 13 months. Most recently, SwitchTrainer was updated on October 1, 2026 and Macbeth Witches on September 30, 2026.

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