Comparison

Thrive vs Disability Pathways

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

Head to head
About

Thrive

This app helps parents manage their children's screen time by allowing kids to earn it through completing activities like chores or homework. It offers simple setup, smart insights into usage, and encourages real-world balance.

Highlights
  • Earn screen time through activities
  • Simple setup for parents
  • Kids manage their own progress
  • Smart usage insights
  • Encourages real-world balance
  • Flexible reward options
Features
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Thrive: Screen Time That Kids Earn Thrive makes parenting screen time simple - and motivating. Set activities you want your kids to do, and they earn their screen time. Kids manage themselves. You stay in control. Everyone wins. Why Families Love Thrive - Motivates, Not Punishes: Kids earn screen time through positive habits - chores, homework, movement, you name it. - Simple Setup: Add your kids, set activities, choose rewards - done in minutes. - Kids in Control: They see what to do, track progress, and unlock time automatically. - Smart Insights: Know how your child spends time and what's working. - Real-World Balance: Encourages focus, activity, and responsibility - not just screen limits. Built for Busy Parents - Fast and Intuitive: No confusing menus or endless settings. - Flexible Rewards: Screen time, treats, privileges - you decide what motivates your child. - Peace of Mind: Thrive handles the tech, you handle the parenting. Try It Free Start your free trial and see how fast your kids start motivating themselves - not fighting limits. A subscription is required to connect your family's devices and access full functionality. One subscription covers your entire Family Sharing group. Terms of Use: https://www.thrive.kids/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.thrive.kids/privacy

About

Disability Pathways

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Disability Pathways is the guide your child's diagnosis didn't come with — one app for every step after a diagnosis, no matter what it is. Whether your child has ADHD, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, a sensory processing disorder, epilepsy, a learning disability, or any other diagnosis, Disability Pathways walks you through what comes next: school, insurance, therapies, funding, appeals, and the moments that don't wait. UNDERSTAND THE DIAGNOSIS A step-by-step pathway — not a wall of information — covering what the diagnosis means, who belongs on your child's medical team, what to ask your doctor, and a realistic first-year timeline. Not diagnosed yet? Take our Symptom Check to see what to bring up with a doctor. FIND THE RIGHT PROVIDERS Search a nationwide Provider Directory by specialty, state, and insurance — including Medicaid acceptance. Take the Specialist Finder quiz to get a ranked list of who to call first. Save providers to your Diagnosis Roadmap so everything stays in one place. NAVIGATE SCHOOL & GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS Built-in guidance for IEPs and 504 plans (including a meeting recorder and evaluator lookup), Medicaid applications and appeals, and state-by-state waiver programs. TRACK WHAT MATTERS Medication Tracker, Medical History Hub (with a one-page exportable summary), Services Tracker, Observations log, Appeal Tracker, and a secure Document Vault. PLAN FOR TRANSITION & ADULTHOOD A dedicated pathway for ages 18-22 covering adult waivers, vocational rehab, SSI, guardianship, and independent living. IN THE MOMENT SUPPORT An "Is It an Emergency?" triage tool for 2am symptom questions, a Situation Quiz for real-time strategies, and Talking Points scripts for explaining your child's needs to family, school, and providers. SUPPORT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Manage multiple children from one account, connect with other families in Safe Space, and get provider-visit prep and summary tools. Disability Pathways is part of the Guided Pathways family of apps. Supporting an autistic child specifically? Check out our sister app, Autism Pathways, for deep autism-specific guidance. Your data stays yours — child profile and diagnosis information is stored on your device, not our servers. Read our full privacy policy at disabilitypathways.app/privacy-policy. Terms of Use: https://disabilitypathways.app/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

Thrive4 screens
Disability Pathways3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Disability Pathways at none against Thrive's 21. Disability Pathways also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Thrive sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Disability Pathways asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Thrive versus Disability Pathways: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThriveDisability Pathways
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size321 MB40 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperThrive Digital WellbeingJessie Fielding

In-app purchases

19 purchases

Thrive

Subscriptions19
  • Family - Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Monthly Plan: 7-day Free Trial7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan1 Month trial$59.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan2 variants$59.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan14 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan: 14-day Free Trial14 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan1 Month trial$69.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan$69.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan14 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Yearly Family MAX$79.991 Year
  • Yearly Family MAX1 Month trial$79.991 Year
  • Yearly Family MAX7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Yearly Family MAX14 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Family MAX$79.991 Year
  • Family MAX: 14-day Free Trial14 Days trial$79.991 Year
None

Disability Pathways

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thrive free?
Thrive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Disability Pathways free?
Disability Pathways is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Thrive or Disability Pathways have ads?
Neither Thrive nor Disability Pathways shows ads.

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