ASD Tools for Autism vs Before We Go
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ASD Tools for Autism
This toolkit supports children with autism, ADHD, and developmental delays by providing visual schedules, timers, and reward systems. It helps manage daily routines, transitions, and positive behaviors, fostering independence and calm.
- Visual Schedule creation
- Customizable Visual Timers
- First-Then Board
- Reward Charts
- Image & Audio Libraries
- Custom photos and sounds
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ASD TOOLS helps children transition, stay calm, and build independence step by step. Created for kids with Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, and developmental delays, the app is a go-to support system used by families, schools, and therapists across Australia, the US, and the UK. App Features: • Visual Schedule: Create step-by-step routines with photos, timers & success flags • Visual Timers: Low-startle countdowns with built-in transition cues • First-Then Board: Perfect for managing transitions and expectations • Reward Charts: Reinforce positive behavior with token systems • Image + Audio Libraries: 350+ images and calming sounds included • Customizable: Use your own photos and sounds too • Privacy: All data stays on your device Why Parents & Carers Love It • Brings calm and structure to daily routines • Captures your child’s day in a consistent, editable format • Grows with your child’s needs Built for Schools & Educators • Works for all developmental levels • Easy to implement in classrooms • Trusted by teachers of neurodiverse and neurotypical students alike Therapist-Approved • Used by BCBAs, OTs, SLPs & early intervention teams • Breaks down tasks into visual, achievable steps • Reinforces therapy strategies at home and school Bonus Features • Quick-start templates • YouTube & social links for how-tos • In-app help & 24–48hr email support Pricing: • Individuals and Parents can try the app for 14 DAYS for free, and then pay for a monthly or yearly subscription. • Discount codes available for volume purchases Note from me: I am a solo developer working to make a difference. This is a passion project and I would love for this to reach the hands of more parents and schools. If you love the app, a review will help out a lot! If you want new features or have other feedback, please reach out to me via the facebook page or at naveed@asdtools.com. I respond to every query and if you are going through a tough time, I would happily provide a discount code. Questions? Email naveed@asdtools.com Privacy Policy: https://www.asdtools.com/privacypolicy Terms & Conditions: https://www.asdtools.com/terms
Before We Go
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Before We Go helps neurodivergent children understand everyday situations through simple, calm, and supportive social stories. How Before We Go helps - Prepare for daily activities such as school, outings, or appointments - Support routines and transitions - Build emotional awareness and clear expectations - Reduce anxiety by making situations more predictable and familiar - Designed with neurodivergent children in mind - Simple, distraction-free interface - Clear language and consistent structure - Visual support using photos and short text - Calm design without overwhelming colours or animations Key features - Create personalised social stories using images and simple sentences powered by Apple Intelligence or using templates if the device doesn't support Apple Intelligence - Organise stories by day or week - View stories as short, easy-to-follow pages - Designed for parents, carers, and educators - Stories generated using Apple Intelligence may occasionally benefit from review or simple editing to best suit each child’s needs. - Before We Go is a supportive everyday tool and does not provide medical advice or diagnosis. Before We Go was originally created to support my own son with his daily routines. It’s built with care and understanding, and I hope it can support many other families as well.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: ASD Tools for Autism at 2 against Before We Go's —. ASD Tools for Autism also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. ASD Tools for Autism sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Before We Go sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | ASD Tools for Autism | Before We Go |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (33 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hooleys Holdings Pty Ltd | sanjaya athukorala |
Bugs and requests
ASD Tools for Autism
Reported bugs
19 issues- Subscription paywall after purchase
- Restore Purchases not working
- Lost access to owned app
- Recent update not working
- Cannot get past loading screen
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- Cannot get anything to save on new version
- Purchased extra library feature not working
- Unable to build library for First, Then board
- Paid extra for feature to add more steps not working
- Paid extra to save 'first-then' boards and '123 steps' not working
- Seconds display on timer doesn't show up
- Website contact form has white text, unreadable
- Adding pictures feature not working, app closes
- App crashes
- Programmer link does not work
- Routine not saved on another device
- Cannot reset library example
- App consistently stops working with iPad updates
- Lost all saved routines after reinstallation
Requested features
16 requests- Integrate more interactive games
- Add audio feature to visual schedule and first then tool
- Allow editing of side panel buttons
- Allow editing of visual schedule lists
- Allow permanent setting of timers on visual schedule lists
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- Allow changing labels for picture icons
- Support split screen functionality
- Add audio recording for picture names
- Add choice board functionality
- Allow printing or saving routines as PDF
- Enable downloading or exporting routines
- Sync routines across devices
- Add dark mode option
- Improve customer support response time
- Fix issues with saving routines after updates
- Add a feature to speak into the app to find and select pictures
Before We Go
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ASD Tools for Autism
- ASD Tools14 Days trial$4.991 Month
- ASD Tools14 Days trial$49.991 Year
Before We Go
- Premium Family AccessFree
- Unlock productFree
- Small Thank You$0.99
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- Support The App$2.99
- Support More Families$5.99
Questions
Is ASD Tools for Autism free?
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