Comparison

e vs MyVisualRoutine

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

Head to head
About

e

Features
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E-plan can be used as a customized digital daily schedule, behavior agreements, or as visual support for learning new skills. It is possible to add various functions to each activity to promote mastery and improve the chances of being an active participant in one’s own life. Activities can consist of images (symbols or photographs), text, voice messages, or note pages. You can also add options for choosing between different alternatives, as well as features such as timers, points, or direct links to websites. There is also the possibility to create visual “step-by-step” procedures and checklists. Visit the website e-plan.no for more information. EN Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually at the rate selected. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Any free trial period is forfeited upon purchase of a subscription. https://www.habtech.no/en/eula

About

MyVisualRoutine

This app helps create visual schedules, choice boards, and First/Then boards for individuals with autism, ADHD, and communication challenges. It offers a child-friendly interface, offline functionality, and privacy-first design, with premium features available through subscription.

Highlights
  • Visual Schedules
  • Choice Boards
  • First/Then Boards
  • Custom Photos
  • Voice Recording
  • Offline Functionality
  • Multiple Profiles
Features
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MyVisualRoutine helps families create visual schedules, choice boards, and First/Then boards for individuals with autism, ADHD, and communication challenges. DESIGNED FOR REAL FAMILIES Built with parents, caregivers, and therapists, MyVisualRoutine makes visual supports simple and accessible. No account needed, no complicated setup - open the app and start creating routines that work. KIDS MODE - NEW! A child-friendly interface designed for independent use. Hand-drawn visual style, friendly mascot, large touch targets, and PIN protection so children can use it safely on their own. CORE FEATURES - Visual Schedules: Step-by-step routines for morning, bedtime, school, and any daily activity - Choice Boards: 2-4 option boards for meals, activities, and daily decisions - First/Then Boards: Motivate with simple task-reward displays that help with transitions - Day Plans: Full-day visual planning for structure and predictability - 50+ Preloaded Activities: Hygiene, meals, getting ready, school, play, and chores - ready to use immediately - Custom Photos: Add your own images for deeply personalized visual supports - Voice Recording: Record personalized audio instructions for each step - Multiple Profiles: Separate routines and boards for each family member - PDF Export: Print or share routines with teachers and therapists - Progress Tracking: Celebrate successes and monitor progress over time WHY MYVISUALROUTINE? - Works offline - No internet required, ever - Privacy-first - All data stays on your device, never shared - No account needed - Start using immediately - Research-backed - Based on ABA, TEACCH, and AAC principles - Accessible - VoiceOver support, high contrast, large touch targets - Any age - For children and adults alike SYMBOLS INCLUDED OpenMoji and Mulberry symbol sets give you hundreds of expressive, recognizable icons for routines and activities. PERFECT FOR - Parents of children with autism or ADHD - Caregivers and special education teachers - Speech therapists, occupational therapists, and ABA practitioners - Families supporting individuals with developmental disabilities - Anyone who benefits from visual structure and predictability PREMIUM Upgrade to unlock unlimited routines, profiles, custom photos, voice recording, full progress history, and PDF export. Free trial included on the annual plan. Download MyVisualRoutine and bring calm, structure, and confidence to every day. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://myvisualroutine.com/legal/privacy-policy

Screenshots

e3 screens
MyVisualRoutine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MyVisualRoutine at every 4 days against e's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. e sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and MyVisualRoutine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

e ships an update every 2 weeks, MyVisualRoutine every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
e versus MyVisualRoutine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereMyVisualRoutine
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB153 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHabTech ASTorstein Skulbru

In-app purchases

2 purchases

e

Subscriptions2
  • e-plan Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$11.991 Month
  • e-plan Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$79.991 Year
2 purchases

MyVisualRoutine

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is e free?
e is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyVisualRoutine free?
MyVisualRoutine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do e or MyVisualRoutine have ads?
Neither e nor MyVisualRoutine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, e or MyVisualRoutine?
e ships an update every 2 weeks, and MyVisualRoutine every 4 days. Most recently, e was updated on October 18, 2026 and MyVisualRoutine on October 24, 2026.

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