# SPED Goals vs TimeFox

The clearest difference is price: SPED Goals at Free against TimeFox's $0.99. SPED Goals also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). TimeFox's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days) and ratings volume (32 vs 6). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

SPED Goals is free to download; TimeFox costs $0.99 up front. SPED Goals sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and TimeFox sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for SPED Goals against 4.9 for TimeFox. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeFox has 32 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

SPED Goals ships an update every 8 days, TimeFox every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SPED Goals | TimeFox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sped-goals-iep-tracker/id6447784065/reviews) | **[4.9 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timefox-visual-timer-and-focus/id6745053896/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **32** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 21 MB | 445 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UPQUARKS INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494519410) | [Franklin Kuok](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810522937) |

## What reviewers say

### SPED Goals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sped-goals-iep-tracker/id6447784065)

This app assists educators and parents in tracking and managing Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals for special needs students. It allows for modification of yearly and short-term goals across various developmental areas, including academic, behavioral, and motor skills.

**Highlights:** IEP goal tracking, Customizable goals, Progress monitoring, Short-term goal breakdown, Multiple goal categories, Supports various disciplines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SPED Goals Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| SPED Goals Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### TimeFox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timefox-visual-timer-and-focus/id6745053896)

This app provides visual timers, customizable routines, and calming tools designed to help families, especially those with children who have ADHD or autism, bring more structure and calm to daily life. It offers features like animated countdowns, step-by-step guidance, and a star chart to encourage positive behaviors and emotional regulation.

**Highlights:** Visual timers with animated reveals, Swipeable routines with step-by-step guidance, Customizable image packs for timers, Fox Stars reward system, Distract Mode toolkit, Calming tools like breathing exercises, Editable calming plans

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Sounds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Add Your Own Photos | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fantasy Character Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Space Character Pack | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SPED Goals free?

SPED Goals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TimeFox free?

TimeFox costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SPED Goals or TimeFox?

TimeFox is rated higher. SPED Goals averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while TimeFox averages 4.9 from 32 ratings.

### Do SPED Goals or TimeFox have ads?

Neither SPED Goals nor TimeFox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SPED Goals or TimeFox?

SPED Goals ships an update every 8 days, and TimeFox every 3 days. Most recently, SPED Goals was updated on October 5, 2026 and TimeFox on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*