Comparison

BCBA Gauge vs Behavior Observer

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

Head to head
About

BCBA Gauge

Prepare for BCBA exams with a vast question bank and realistic mock tests. Deepen understanding with detailed explanations and focus on specific behavior analysis categories. Track progress and bookmark questions for effective study.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive question database
  • Realistic mock exams
  • Detailed answer explanations
  • Category-specific practice
  • Progress tracking analytics
  • Bookmark questions
  • Customizable study settings
Features
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With our comprehensive database of practice questions, users can test their knowledge and gain confidence in their exam preparation. Our free mock exams are designed to mimic the real BCBA exam, providing users with a realistic testing experience. Each mock exam contains multiple choice questions with detailed explanations for both the correct and incorrect answers, so users can learn from their mistakes and deepen their understanding of key concepts. BCBA Gauge also includes a variety of practice question categories, covering all major task lists of behavior analysis, including Personnel Supervision and Management, Selecting and Implementing Interventions, Behavior-Change Procedures, Behavior Assessment, Ethics (Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts), Experimental Design, Measurement, Data Display, and Interpretation, Concepts and Principles, Philosophical Underpinnings, and more. Users can focus on specific categories to ensure they are well-prepared for any questions that may arise on the exam. Other features of BCBA Gauge include the ability to bookmark questions for future review, track progress with detailed analytics, and customize settings to fit individual study preferences. With our user-friendly interface and comprehensive content, BCBA Gauge is the ideal app for anyone seeking to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Note: Please review our Privacy Policy: https://usebcbagauge.tidalinfinity.space/privacy-policy and Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ before using the app.

About

Behavior Observer

Features
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Behavior Observer makes data collection and analysis easy, with multiple observation types and organization for your caseload. Designed by a practicing school psychologist, this app knows the most important features and customizations that professionals need. Built for school psychologists, BCBAs, RBTs, behavior specialists, and special education staff. Generate instant reports to help with IEPs, FBAs, and clinical decisions. FIVE OBSERVATION METHODS, ONE APP Frequency — tap to record behavior counts Duration — time the length of multiple behaviors at once Time Sampling — momentary, partial-interval, whole-interval, and full BOSS (on task) scoring with peer comparison ABC — capture Antecedent/Behavior/Consequence to analyze behavior triggers and functions Latency — measure the time between a prompt and the student's response APPLE WATCH ENHANCEMENTS A silent wrist-buzz alerts you to interval timers. Tally frequency counts, run duration timers, repeat data entries, and capture latency right from the watch, synced live with your iPhone. Collect meaningful data without an obvious phone or clipboard in hand. CLINICALLY USEFUL DATA Drill down to the most essential behavior data needed to help your team make decisions (including peer comparisons and comprehensive reports capturing behavior patterns and functions). ANALYSIS & REPORTS BUILT IN Automatic charts for rates, percentages, trends over time, functional patterns, and duration breakdowns — plus clean, printable PDF reports that are meeting-ready. BUILT FOR REAL OBSERVATIONS Add mid-session notes and new behaviors on the fly Correct records during or after a session Customize banks for behaviors, antecedents, and consequences Backup data with manual or automatic file exports Export to Excel for full access to your data TRY EVERY METHOD FREE Download free and run real observations for one student with every method (5-minute session limit). Unlock unlimited observation time and students with Behavior Observer Pro: $49/year, or a one-time $149 lifetime purchase. Subscriptions are billed to your Apple ID, renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends, and can be managed in App Store account settings. One price covers your entire caseload — no per-student fees. All data remains on your device Behavior Observer is from Helix Forms LLC. Questions or feature requests: HelixForms@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://www.helixforms.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BCBA Gauge4 screens
Behavior Observer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Behavior Observer at none against BCBA Gauge's shown. BCBA Gauge's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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. BCBA Gauge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Behavior Observer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BCBA Gauge versus Behavior Observer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBCBA GaugeBehavior Observer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDerrick OchiengDaniel Zaccaro

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BCBA Gauge

Subscriptions2
  • Access all exams - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Access all exams - Yearly$17.991 Year
2 purchases

Behavior Observer

Subscriptions1
  • Behavior Observer Pro$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Behavior Observer Pro Lifetime$149.00

Questions

Is BCBA Gauge free?
BCBA Gauge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Behavior Observer free?
Behavior Observer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BCBA Gauge or Behavior Observer have ads?
BCBA Gauge shows ads; Behavior Observer does not.

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