Jam Up! vs Now and Next App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Jam Up!
This app is a digital play support tool designed to help autistic children aged 5-14 accomplish everyday tasks independently. It offers customizable tasks and provides educational resources for parents and carers to foster independence and improve well-being.
- Empowers autistic children with daily tasks
- Customizable task support
- Digital play-based learning
- Educational videos for parents
- Daily tips for independence
- Improved child and family well-being
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We know how challenging every day tasks such as getting dressed can be for autistic children and we understand the impact that this has on family life. Jam Up! is an engaging digital play support tool that parents can use to empower autistic children to accomplish everyday tasks, taking the pressure off and making family life just that little bit easier. Created and developed by Rachael, a health care professional and parent of an autistic son in collaboration with other autistic children and their carers, Jam Up! has already seen amazing results. Benefits of using Jam Up! - Increased independence for autistic children with everyday tasks. - Improved health and well-being outcomes for both children and parents/carers. - Reduced time spent on task completion. - Enhanced school attendance for children and work/study attendance for parents/carers. What does Jam Up! do? - Assists autistic children aged 5-14 in completing everyday tasks using digital play. - Offers customisable tasks to ensure children can be supported whilst keeping to their usual routine. - Provides educational videos and daily tips enabling parents / carers to promote their child's independence This app uses the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)
Now and Next App
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Every child thrives with the right structure and routine. For many children, especially those who are neurodiverse, a clear, visual routine can make all the difference. Designed by a Speech and Language Therapist and built for parents and SEN teachers, this app makes it simple to create visual timetables that help children understand what's happening, feel prepared, and face each day with confidence. What you can do: • Build visual timetables tailored to your child or classroom. • Choose from a library of pre-made symbols and images. Images designed by children's book author and illustrator Gillian Hibbs. • Customise routines for mornings, school days, and beyond. • Support transitions and reduce anxiety around change. Why it works: Visual timetables are a trusted strategy used by Speech and Language Therapists worldwide. This app brings that expertise straight to you, with the ability to create visual schedules at the touch of a button. No paper, no velcro, no laminator - no problem. For parents: A warm, practical tool that helps your child feel calm and in control of their day. For SEN teachers: Save time creating resources and give every pupil the consistency they need to thrive. Try free for 2 weeks. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Now and Next App at fortnightly against Jam Up!'s every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Jam Up! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Now and Next App sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Jam Up! ships an update every 6 weeks, Now and Next App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jam Up! | Now and Next App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 200 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Spectrum Tailored Technologies Ltd | Now and Next Limited |
In-app purchases
Jam Up!
- £2.99 Monthly subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- £29.99 Yearly subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
Now and Next App
- Monthly subscription14 Days trial$3.991 Month
Questions
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