Comparison

Visual Schedule Pro for ABA vs Bright Map

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

Head to head
About

Visual Schedule Pro for ABA

This app helps children with autism and developmental needs build independence and reduce anxiety through evidence-based visual schedules. It transforms daily routines into success stories with customizable activity sequences and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Intuitive visual schedule builder
  • 44+ pre-loaded activities
  • Real-time progress tracking
  • Evidence-based ABA principles
  • Customizable for individual needs
  • Multi-user profiles
  • Cloud sync across devices
Features
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Build independence and reduce anxiety with evidence-based visual schedules designed for children with autism and developmental needs. Transform Daily Routines Into Success Stories Visual Schedule helps children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) navigate their day with confidence. Backed by over 28 evidence-based practices and proven effective in reducing behavior incidents by 20-40%, our app brings professional ABA therapy tools directly to your home and classroom. Key Features Intuitive Visual Schedules Create custom activity sequences with clear visual cues 44+ pre-loaded activities across self-care, life skills, and learning Easy drag-and-drop schedule builder Real-time progress tracking with completion indicators Evidence-Based Design Built on proven ABA therapy principles Implements First/Then methodology with 95% effectiveness rates Supports independence building and task completion Reduces transition anxiety and challenging behaviors Perfect For Multiple Settings Home use by parents and caregivers Professional use by therapists and educators Seamless clinic-to-home continuity Customizable for individual needs and preferences Progress Tracking Visual completion indicators Activity usage analytics Easy reset and modification options Track independence growth over time Who Benefits Parents & Caregivers: Extend your child's therapy progress at home with professional-grade tools that require no special training. ABA Therapists & BCBAs: Implement evidence-based visual supports with consistent data tracking and easy customization. Educators: Support students with autism in classroom settings with structured, predictable routines. Children with ASD: Experience reduced anxiety, increased independence, and successful task completion through clear visual guidance. Why Visual Schedules Work Research shows visual schedules achieve NAP scores of 0.95 (95% effectiveness) and improve task completion by up to 30%. Our app implements these proven strategies through: Clear visual representations of tasks and expectations Predictable sequences that reduce anxiety Immediate feedback through completion tracking Customizable difficulty levels and preferences Premium Features Unlimited custom activities with photo integration Advanced progress analytics and reporting Multi-user profiles for families and clinics Cloud sync across devices Professional consultation resources Getting Started Choose from 44+ pre-loaded activities or create custom ones Build personalized schedules for your child's routine Guide your child through each step with visual cues Celebrate progress as tasks are completed Track improvements and adjust as needed Download now and start building independence through the power of visual learning. Developed in partnership with ABA professionals and backed by extensive autism research. Visual Schedule is committed to supporting the autism community with evidence-based tools that work. SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED FOR FULL ACCESS Premium features require subscription: Weekly ($4.99/week), Monthly ($49.99/month), or Lifetime ($299 one-time payment). Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Bright Map

This app provides visual tools and structured support for individuals with autism, designed by professionals for caregivers and educators. It helps build independence and reduce overwhelm through customizable schedules, token boards, and behavior tracking.

Highlights
  • Token Boards
  • Visual Schedule Builder
  • ABC Behavior Tracking
  • Social Story Builder
  • Countdown Timer
  • PECS-style Communication Tools
Features
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Bright Map is a professional toolbox designed to support daily life with autism for caregivers, educators, and ABA providers. Built by behavior professionals and designed with real families in mind, Bright Map helps create structure, support independence, and reduce overwhelm — without complicated systems or paper materials. Bright Map requires a paid subscription to access all tools. The app is free to download and previews are available to view, but active use of features requires an active subscription. Individual Subscriptions are $8.99/month and include full access to all Bright Map tools for up to three children: • Token Boards with customizable reinforcers • Visual Schedule builder with multiple schedule creation • ABC Behavior Tracking • Frequency Data Tracking • Social Story builder with read-aloud feature • Countdown Timer • Choice Boards • Task Analysis with customizable chaining procedures • PECS-style communication tools • First-Then Boards • Multiple child profiles with secure settings Clinic Subscriptions are $90/month and allows for an unlimited number of team members to be added to your organization. Each team member gains access to all of the above listed individual tools. Additional subscription Information: • Bright Map offers auto-renewing subscription plans. • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • Subscriptions can be managed and canceled in your App Store account settings or within the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://brightmap.app/privacy-policy Support: https://brightmap.app/support

Screenshots

Visual Schedule Pro for ABA4 screens
Bright Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Bright Map at free with in-app purchases against Visual Schedule Pro for ABA's subscription. Bright Map also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Visual Schedule Pro for ABA sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Bright Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Visual Schedule Pro for ABA against 5.0 for Bright Map. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Visual Schedule Pro for ABA versus Bright Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual Schedule Pro for ABABright Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAccretive Systems LLCLauran Lee

Customer experience

Visual Schedule Pro for ABA

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bright Map

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Visual Schedule Pro for ABA

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Unlimited Access$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Unlimited Access$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlimited Access$299.99
2 purchases

Bright Map

Subscriptions2
  • INDIVIDUAL SUBSCRIPTION7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • CLINIC SUBSCRIPTION7 Days trial$89.991 Month

Questions

Is Visual Schedule Pro for ABA free?
Visual Schedule Pro for ABA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bright Map free?
Bright Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Visual Schedule Pro for ABA or Bright Map?
Visual Schedule Pro for ABA and Bright Map are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Visual Schedule Pro for ABA or Bright Map have ads?
Neither Visual Schedule Pro for ABA nor Bright Map shows ads.

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