Comparison

My Circles (ASD) vs SkillSteps

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

Head to head
About

My Circles (ASD)

Features
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My Circle – A Personalized Learning and Social Skills Support App My Circle is a versatile and intuitive learning tool designed to support individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Whether used for personal development, structured learning, or daily life skills, this app provides a customizable and inclusive approach to education and self-growth. This app empowers users by helping them navigate social interactions with confidence, foster independence, and enhance inclusion in various learning and professional environments. Key Features: β–ͺ Customizable & Adaptive – Tailor activities and content to suit different learning needs and environments. β–ͺ Social Development Support – Helps users understand and engage more effectively in social interactions. β–ͺ Empowers Educators & Caregivers – A valuable tool for teachers, mentors, and family members to create personalized learning experiences. β–ͺ Encourages Inclusion – Ensures that every user, regardless of their learning style, gets the support they need to thrive socially and academically. β–ͺ Behavioral Customization – Blank text areas allow for personalized notes and behavior tracking, making the app adaptable to individual needs. Personalized Learning for Every User With My Circle, users can develop essential life skills, practice social engagement, and explore a structured yet flexible learning experience. The administrator can reset, delete, or modify circles at any time, ensuring that content remains aligned with the user’s behavior, preferences, and progress. Privacy Policy EN: https://datatid.com/myCircles/privacyPolicy_en.php Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SkillSteps

Features
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Every child deserves tools that speak their language. SkillSteps brings together everything your child needs β€” social stories, communication support, mood tracking, and calming sensory tools β€” in one beautifully simple app. No more juggling five different apps. No more losing progress between tools. Just one place where your child can learn, express, and feel safe. SOCIAL STORIES β€” BUILT IN MINUTES Create personalised social stories for any situation β€” visiting the dentist, starting a new school, handling a meltdown. Use your own photos or our icon library. Based on Carol Gray's evidence-based Social Storiesβ„’ framework, trusted by thousands of therapists and parents worldwide. COMMUNICATION BUILDER Build visual communication boards tailored to your child's vocabulary and needs. Tap pictures to speak, construct sentences, and express needs confidently. Designed for children at every communication level β€” from first words to full sentences. MOOD TRACKER β€” UNDERSTAND WHAT THEY FEEL Help your child name and track their emotions each day with simple visual check-ins. Parents get a private dashboard showing patterns over time β€” invaluable for therapy appointments and spotting triggers before they become crises. SENSORY & STIM TOOLS β€” CALM IN THEIR POCKET When the world gets too loud, SkillSteps is ready. Pop bubbles, draw freely, or focus on your breathing. These sensory tools give children a safe, acceptable way to self-regulate β€” anywhere, any time. BUILT FOR CHILDREN. DESIGNED FOR PARENTS. Children enjoy the simple, colourful experience. Parents and caregivers get full control behind the scenes β€” create content, review mood history, share stories with therapists, and track progress over time. ALSO INCLUDES β€’ Visual daily schedule builder β€’ Emotion recognition activitiesβ€’ Custom reward system β€’ Calming breathing exercises β€’ Offline mode β€” works without internet β€’ No ads. Ever. Your child's world makes more sense with SkillSteps. Free to try β€” because every family deserves access.

Screenshots

My Circles (ASD)4 screens
SkillSteps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SkillSteps at 13.0 against My Circles (ASD)'s 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. My Circles (ASD) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SkillSteps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
My Circles (ASD) versus SkillSteps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Circles (ASD)SkillSteps
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.613.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size19 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDatatid ASAaron Ball

In-app purchases

1 purchases

My Circles (ASD)

One-time1
  • My Circles: lifetime access$2.99
1 purchases

SkillSteps

One-time1
  • SkillSteps Full Access$4.99

Questions

Is My Circles (ASD) free?
My Circles (ASD) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SkillSteps free?
SkillSteps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do My Circles (ASD) or SkillSteps have ads?
Neither My Circles (ASD) nor SkillSteps shows ads.

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