Comparison

iCept Testing vs Bubbles

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

Head to head
About

iCept Testing

This free educational app assesses eye tracking and sensory perceptual skills in students aged 7-17. It's particularly beneficial for those with learning difficulties or dyslexia, offering tests for reading, number concepts, and auditory skills. A paid training module is also available to enhance visual and auditory abilities.

Highlights
  • Eye tracking assessment
  • Visual span and count tests
  • Auditory skill evaluation
  • Student database
  • Score summary reports
  • Comparative results
Features
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This is a free test for measuring eye tracking and low level sensory perceptual skills in students 7 to 17 years of age. It can be used on all students, but especially those with learning difficulties or dyslexia. There is also a paid training component for improving visual and auditory skills. Tests include: * Eye Tracking - relates to reading errors * Visual Span - relates to reading speed * Visual Count - relates to number concept * Visual Spatial - relates to orientation and direction * Auditory - relates to hearing word sounds Features include: * Database for schools and learning support * Summary report of scores including if Above/Borderline/Below * Results compared to 700 students aged 7 to 17 years

About

Bubbles

This interactive digital book teaches New Zealand Sign Language and English vocabulary through engaging animations, sound effects, and read-along features. It offers options for children to read independently or with narration, and includes coloring activities for illustrations.

Highlights
  • Swipe-to-Read™
  • Touch-to-Hear™
  • Touch-to-Spell™
  • Read-to-me and read-it-myself options
  • Record narration
  • Color illustrations
  • Animation and sound effects
Features
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Bubbles by Dot Meharry illustrated by Fraser Williamson This app is intended as a New Zealand Sign Language resource. FEATURES: - Swipe-to-Read™ - Touch-to-Hear™ - Touch-to-Spell™ - Read-to-me and read-it-myself options - Record your narration - Colour in the illustrations - Animation and sound effects - A child-friendly user interface - Parents/Teachers Notes This digital book contains text and audio in English and a video readthrough and vocabulary in NZSL NEED HELP? Contact us: support@kiwadigital.com KIWA® is the world’s leading production house for experiential digital books. We partner with publishers and other content owners, using our patented technology to bring content to life in revolutionary new digital formats that deepen your child’s engagement and understanding. Check out our website: www.kiwadigital.com Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KiwaDigital

Screenshots

Bubbles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bubbles at 100% against iCept Testing's 67%. Bubbles also leads on device support (3 vs 1). iCept Testing's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 37 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCept Testing ships an update every 5 months, Bubbles every 37 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
iCept Testing versus Bubbles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCept TestingBubbles
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 37 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size313 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVision For Learning LtdMinistry of Education

Customer experience

iCept Testing

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bubbles

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

iCept Testing

No in-app purchases

None

Bubbles

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iCept Testing free?
iCept Testing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bubbles free?
Bubbles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iCept Testing or Bubbles have ads?
Neither iCept Testing nor Bubbles shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCept Testing or Bubbles?
iCept Testing ships an update every 5 months, and Bubbles every 37 months. Most recently, iCept Testing was updated on October 23, 2026 and Bubbles on October 29, 2026.

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