Wait4it vs See and Learn First Counting
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wait4it
This visual tool helps learners master the concept of "wait" using a digital sand timer and customizable visual aids. It supports users who have completed early stages of PECS® to better tolerate delays in various settings.
- Visual "wait" card
- Digital sand timer
- Customizable visual representations
- Import images from photo library
- Countdown timer with automatic reset
- System notifications and sound alerts
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Waiting can be challenging for anyone—and even more so for young children or individuals with complex needs. Wait4it™ uses simple, predictable visual support to teach the concept of “wait” across everyday routines. Designed for use at home, school, or in the community, the app helps reduce frustration, build tolerance for waiting, and promote successful communication wherever life happens.
See and Learn First Counting
This app provides evidence-based activities designed to teach children with Down syndrome foundational number skills from 1 to 10. It focuses on number words, numerals, counting, and key math language through clear, uncluttered screens and visual representations.
- Evidence-based number learning activities
- Focus on visual representation
- Reduced language and memory demands
- Comprehensive electronic guide
- Printable progress tracking forms
- Eight distinct learning activities
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See and Learn First Counting offers activities to teach children with Down syndrome the number words, numerals and counting from 1 to 10. See and Learn First Counting follows recommended, evidence-based practice in number teaching, progressing in sequence through the key developmental steps involved in learning the foundational number skills. See and Learn Saying Words 3 is designed and supported by internationally recognized experts to meet the specific learning needs of children with Down syndrome and is consistent with current scientific understanding of the children's needs and effective interventions. See and Learn First Counting is suitable for children who understand and can say (or sign) at least 100 words. For many children with Down syndrome, this will be at around 3 or 4 years of age. Activities See and Learn First Counting includes eight activities, designed to teach children to say the number words, to recognize the numerals, to link quantities to numbers, to count, and to understand the concepts of cardinality and equivalence for the numbers 1 to 10: • Learning Number Words • Matching Numerals • Selecting Numerals • Naming Numerals • Linking Quantity to Numerals • Learning to Count • Give a Number • Learning Equivalence See and Learn First Counting is also designed to teach the key math language needed at this stage of number learning. Features • Evidence-based activities following key developmental steps in early number learning • Clear and uncluttered screens avoid distractions and help children focus on information presented and learning goals • Focus on visual representation of concepts, reduced language and working memory demands to help children with Down syndrome and children with similar learning difficulties • Comprehensive guide included in electronic format providing explicit, step-by-step guidance and instructions • Record forms included for printing and tracking your child's progress • Ideal for use at home or in the classroom Languages • US English • UK English
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wait4it at 50% against See and Learn First Counting's 0%. Wait4it also leads on price ($0.99 vs $34.99). See and Learn First Counting's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Wait4it costs $0.99 and See and Learn First Counting $34.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Wait4it ships an update every 4 months, See and Learn First Counting monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wait4it | See and Learn First Counting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $34.99 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pyramid Global Communication Technology LLC | Down Syndrome Education Enterprises C.I.C. |
Customer experience
Wait4it
See and Learn First Counting
In-app purchases
Wait4it
No in-app purchases
See and Learn First Counting
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Is See and Learn First Counting free?
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