Comparison

Visual Choices AAC vs First and Then Visual Schedule

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

Head to head
About

Visual Choices AAC

This app provides a communication tool for early communicators, aiding in language and speech development. It offers customizable choice boards, integrated AAC, and speech promotion features, designed with early intervention experts.

Highlights
  • Present choices using photos
  • Build language with AAC and signing videos
  • Promote speech with lip animations
  • Convert voice to instant choices
  • Printable choice boards
  • Multilingual support
Features
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Visual Choices provides an easy way to communicate, and develops natural speech. It is made for early communicators with autism. Developed with early intervention experts and trusted by speech therapists, special education teachers, clinical directors, parents, and grandparents. The app: • Helps you discover what your child wants by making it easy to present choices; • Uses photos your child will respond to; • Promotes speech with lip animations and visual phonics; • Builds language with integrated AAC and signing videos; • Provides access to over 50,000 SymbolStix pictures; • Lets you type and dictate into the AAC sentence bar; • Enables easy modeling with voice-to-highlight; • Lets you convert your voice to instant choices for on-the-fly use; • Lets you print out boards as a no-tech option; • Lets you make choices with eye gaze for hands-free use; • Can be used offline; • Supports English, Spanish, and Russian; • Works on its own or alongside an existing AAC system. Terms of use: https://skieslearn.com/visualchoices_terms_of_service

About

First and Then Visual Schedule

This app helps individuals on the autism spectrum manage daily routines using visual schedules. It offers pre-built and custom activities, voice recording, and progress tracking, designed with ABA therapists for effective support.

Highlights
  • Evidence-based ABA therapy principles
  • 45+ pre-built autism activities
  • Custom activity creation with own photos
  • Voice recording for personalized instructions
  • Visual progress and completion tracking
  • Offline functionality
  • Multi-device sync
Features
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Evidence-based visual scheduling app developed with ABA therapists for the autism spectrum community. Transform daily routines with professional digital first-then boards. The autism app trusted by therapists and families worldwide. Built using the proven Premack Principle from Applied Behavior Analysis therapy. Created with practicing Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) for autism spectrum support. App Features (Premium Subscription Required): - 45+ pre-built activities designed for autism spectrum routines - Custom activity creation with your own photos and images - Voice recording for familiar voices and personalized instructions - Visual progress indicators and completion tracking - Archive completed activities and export progress data - Offline functionality for uninterrupted use - Multi-device sync between home, school, and therapy settings - Distraction-free, autism-friendly interface design Why Autism Professionals Choose This App: - Clinical foundation using evidence-based ABA therapy principles - Therapist-developed for real-world implementation - Visual schedules recognized as evidence-based practice for autism - Professional tool, not entertainment - Supports users across the entire autism spectrum Perfect for ABA therapy integration, special education classrooms, and home implementation. Bridge the gap between clinical interventions and daily family life. Used by thousands of families, special education teachers, occupational therapists, and behavior analysts nationwide. This therapeutic tool provides genuine clinical value for autism spectrum support. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Visual Choices AAC4 screens
First and Then Visual Schedule4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Visual Choices AAC at 98% against First and Then Visual Schedule's 33%. Visual Choices AAC also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Visual Choices AAC sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and First and Then Visual Schedule sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Visual Choices AAC holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Choices AAC has 153 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Visual Choices AAC's written reviews are positive against 33% of First and Then Visual Schedule's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visual Choices AAC ships an update fortnightly, First and Then Visual Schedule weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Visual Choices AAC versus First and Then Visual Schedule: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual Choices AACFirst and Then Visual Schedule
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (153 ratings) — better3.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews97.8% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings153 — better5
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSu-Kam Intelligent Education Systems IncAccretive Systems LLC

Customer experience

Visual Choices AAC

All ratings153 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive97.8%
Neutral2.2%
Negative0.0%

First and Then Visual Schedule

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Visual Choices AAC

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Eye gaze not tracking accurately for some users

Requested features

5 requests
  • Lifetime purchase option
  • Locking section for child use
  • Ability to type choices directly for visual boards
  • Option to change font
  • Make instructional videos/tips paid, core features free

First and Then Visual Schedule

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Visual Choices AAC

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial2 variants$6.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription1 Month trial$59.991 Year
One-time3
  • 1 Coaching Credit$25.99
  • 3 Coaching Credits$60.99
  • Lifetime Access$179.99
3 purchases

First and Then Visual Schedule

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Unlimited Access$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Unlimited Access$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$299.00

Questions

Is Visual Choices AAC free?
Visual Choices AAC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is First and Then Visual Schedule free?
First and Then Visual Schedule is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Visual Choices AAC or First and Then Visual Schedule?
Visual Choices AAC is rated higher. Visual Choices AAC averages 4.8 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while First and Then Visual Schedule averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Visual Choices AAC or First and Then Visual Schedule have ads?
Neither Visual Choices AAC nor First and Then Visual Schedule shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Visual Choices AAC or First and Then Visual Schedule?
Visual Choices AAC ships an update fortnightly, and First and Then Visual Schedule weekly. Most recently, Visual Choices AAC was updated on September 20, 2026 and First and Then Visual Schedule on September 6, 2026.

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