Comparison

Ladybug vs Autism Parenting Magazine

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

Head to head
About

Ladybug

This app offers engaging digital content for children aged 3-6, including stories, poems, comics, and activities. It provides a variety of subscription options for access to its educational and entertaining editions.

Highlights
  • Short articles and poems
  • Comics for kids
  • Interactive activities
  • Digital editions
  • Subscription options
Features
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Ladybug for kids 3 to 6 will delight your child with short articles, poems, comics, activities and more in each digital edition! Pricing for subscriptions available: - Single issue = ($2.99) - 1 month subscription = ($1.99), automatically renewed until cancelled - 1 year subscription = ($17.99), automatically renewed until cancelled You may cancel your auto-renewal at any time. Cricket Media's Privacy Policy: www.cricketmedia.com/privacy Cricket Media's Terms of Use: www.cricketmedia.com/terms

About

Autism Parenting Magazine

This app offers support and guidance for parents of children with autism. It provides articles on social skills, special education, sensory issues, and more, along with real-life stories and research updates. Access professional guidance and connect with a supportive community.

Highlights
  • Articles on social skills development
  • Guidance on special education
  • Information on transitioning to adulthood
  • Insights into sensory issues
  • Latest autism news and research
  • Real-life stories and case studies
Features
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Autism parenting doesn't have to be confusing so, let us help! We know having a child with autism can be one of the biggest challenges a parent has to face. We know there are times of sadness, anger or exhaustion, but there are also those unique moments that made your family grow stronger. If you are struggling to get the support and professional guidance you need Autism Parenting Magazine is here to help. Autism Parenting Magazine provides you articles on: +Developing Social Skills +Special Education +Transitioning to Adulthood +Sensory Issues +Latest News, Research and Solutions +Real Life Stories and Case Studies We want the best for you and your child so join us today! Subscriptions Available Monthly subscription - You will receive one magazine issue per month. Subscription is automatically renewed until canceled Annual subscription with free trial - You will receive one magazine issue per month. Subscription is automatically renewed until canceled Annual subscription You will receive one magazine issue per month. Subscription is automatically renewed until canceled Payment for all purchases will be charged to your iTunes account at the confirmation of your purchase. SUBSCRIBERS' AUTOMATIC-RENEWAL FEATURE: Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal 24-hours prior to the end of the current period (another year for annual subscribers, another month for monthly subscribers) unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase -No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Here are links to relevant pages about our app Privacy Policy - https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/privacy-policy/ for more information. Support - https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/contact-us/ Terms of Service (TOS) - https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/app-terms-service/ We want the best for you and your child, join us today.

Screenshots

Ladybug4 screens
Autism Parenting Magazine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Autism Parenting Magazine at 4.3 against Ladybug's 3.4. Autism Parenting Magazine also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 25%) and ratings volume (310 vs 5). Ladybug's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Ladybug sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Autism Parenting Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Autism Parenting Magazine holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Autism Parenting Magazine has 310 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Ladybug's written reviews are positive against 48% of Autism Parenting Magazine's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ladybug ships an update every 5 months, Autism Parenting Magazine every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Ladybug versus Autism Parenting Magazine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLadybugAutism Parenting Magazine
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (5 ratings)4.3 (310 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews48.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5310 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCricket Magazine Group & EthervisionAUTISM PARENTING MAGAZINE LIMITED

Customer experience

Ladybug

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Autism Parenting Magazine

All ratings310 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive48.3%
Neutral4.6%
Negative47.1%

Bugs and requests

Ladybug

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Autism Parenting Magazine

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App won't load magazines despite paid subscription
  • Login page not accessible on iOS app
  • Constant 'connect to internet' errors despite connection
  • App freezes and crashes frequently
  • Content fails to download or display
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  • Issues with accessing purchased back issues
  • App lags behind current technology
  • Inconsistent functionality across devices
  • Unable to download content via iOS
  • No logout option in iOS app
  • Magazine access blocked after initial download

Requested features

10 requests
  • Print/paper magazine option
  • Articles on vocal/verbal stimming
  • Content on benefits of stimming
  • Guides on meltdowns and shutdowns
  • Calming techniques for autistic children
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  • Stories from older teens and adults on spectrum
  • Special edition for newly diagnosed parents
  • Cross-platform synchronization (Windows and iOS)
  • Better offline access to downloaded content
  • Logout and re-login functionality in iOS app

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Ladybug

Subscriptions2
  • Ladybug Magazine Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Ladybug Magazine Subscription$17.991 Year
One-time8
  • March 2014 - Ladybug MagazineFree
  • October 2012 Ladybug Magazine$2.99
  • November/December 2012 Ladybug Magazine$2.99
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  • January 2013 Ladybug Magazine$2.99
  • February 2013 Ladybug Magazine$2.99
  • May/June 2014 - Ladybug Magazine$2.99
  • July/August 2014 - Ladybug Magazine$2.99
  • September 2014 - Ladybug Magazine$2.99
10 purchases

Autism Parenting Magazine

Subscriptions7
  • Autism Parenting Magazine subsc$1.991 Month
  • Magazine Subscription1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Autism Parenting Magazine Subs$3.991 Month
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  • Autism Parenting Magazine subsc$19.991 Year
  • Magazine Subscription1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription1 Month trial$33.991 Year
  • Autism Parenting Magazine Subs1 Month trial$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • Issue 18(ID:663065)$2.99
  • Issue 1(ID:663082)$2.99
  • Issue 34 – Autis...(ID:668979)$2.99

Questions

Is Ladybug free?
Ladybug is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Autism Parenting Magazine free?
Autism Parenting Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ladybug or Autism Parenting Magazine?
Autism Parenting Magazine is rated higher. Ladybug averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Autism Parenting Magazine averages 4.3 from 310 ratings.
Do Ladybug or Autism Parenting Magazine have ads?
Neither Ladybug nor Autism Parenting Magazine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ladybug or Autism Parenting Magazine?
Ladybug ships an update every 5 months, and Autism Parenting Magazine every 6 weeks. Most recently, Ladybug was updated on September 22, 2026 and Autism Parenting Magazine on September 21, 2026.

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