Comparison

Simple Visual List vs Autism Emotions

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

Head to head
About

Simple Visual List

Features
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Simple Visual List makes shopping easier for everyone, especially non-verbal individuals and visual learners. Create picture-based shopping lists with photos, emojis, or text labels - whatever works best for you. PERFECT FOR: - Non-verbal shoppers who communicate visually - People with autism or communication differences - Visual learners of all ages - Anyone who prefers picture-based organization - Caregivers supporting loved ones with shopping - Daily schedules and routines (not just shopping!) KEY FEATURES: Image Viewer - Tap any photo to view full-screen - Pinch to zoom in on product details - Compare items while shopping in-store - See packaging, labels, or brand logos clearly - Double-tap to reset zoom - Perfect for matching products on shelves Visual Organization - Add photos from your camera or photo library - Use emojis for quick visual identification - Text labels for clarity - Custom store icons (with full-screen preview) - Clean, uncluttered interface Smart Shopping Lists - Create separate lists for different stores - Add quantities up to 3 items per entry - Independent checkboxes for each quantity - Swipe to delete items you no longer need - Mark items complete as you shop Multiple Lists - Manage lists for Target, Walmart, grocery stores, and more - Switch between lists with one tap - Each list shows item count at a glance - Upload custom store logos that you can zoom too Privacy First - NO data collection - NO accounts required - NO internet connection needed - ALL data stays on your device - Your privacy is protected Whether you're shopping for groceries, visiting multiple stores, or organizing daily routines, Simple Visual List provides the visual support you need to stay organized and independent. ADDITIONAL USES: While designed for shopping, many users find Simple Visual List helpful for: - Daily schedules and routines - Task lists with visual reminders - Packing lists for trips - Household chores with pictures - Any activity that benefits from visual organization Download Simple Visual List today and experience shopping with confidence and independence.

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Autism Emotions

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Autism Emotions is a gentle, visual, and parent-guided emotion learning app created to help children understand feelings, express needs, and practice simple AAC-style communication in a calm, child-friendly way. For many parents, the hardest moments are not only meltdowns, crying, anger, or silence β€” it is not knowing what the child is trying to say. A child may feel scared, hungry, overwhelmed, tired, thirsty, unsafe, or in pain, but may not yet have the words to explain it. Autism Emotions gives families a simple visual bridge between feelings, body needs, and everyday communication. The app is designed for autistic children, nonverbal children, speech delay, special needs learners, and young children who benefit from visual learning, repetition, emotion cards, AAC-style phrase tiles, and simple interactive practice. Children can see emotions, tap choices, hear words, and learn useful phrases such as β€œI need help,” β€œI need a break,” β€œtoo loud,” β€œI need quiet,” β€œI feel sad,” β€œI feel scared,” β€œI want space,” β€œI want a hug,” β€œI need water,” and more. Autism Emotions may help children practice: β€’ recognizing basic emotions like happy, sad, angry, scared, calm, tired, hungry, thirsty, bored, shy, sick, hurt, and excited β€’ connecting feelings with body clues and daily needs β€’ using visual AAC-style communication tiles β€’ learning emotional phrases through simple tapping and listening β€’ understanding β€œwhat I feel” and β€œwhat I need” β€’ building confidence with parent-supported speech practice β€’ practicing emotion recognition through child-friendly games β€’ expressing discomfort, overload, safety needs, and calming needs β€’ developing social emotional learning through gentle repetition The app is especially useful for parents, caregivers, teachers, therapists, and families looking for a visual emotions app for autism, AAC feelings app for kids, communication app for nonverbal children, emotion learning app for speech delay, feelings and needs app for special needs children, or a simple autism-friendly way to teach emotional understanding at home. Autism Emotions is intentionally calm and supportive. The visuals are designed to feel friendly, not overwhelming. The learning flow is simple, structured, and easy for children to follow. Instead of long lessons, the app focuses on short practice moments that can be used during calm time, before school, after therapy, before bedtime, or whenever a child needs help naming feelings. This app is not a medical treatment, diagnostic tool, emergency service, or replacement for speech therapy, occupational therapy, behavioral therapy, or professional care. It is an educational and communication-support tool that families can use alongside their child’s existing support plan. Premium Subscription: Autism Emotions includes premium content and features that require a separate paid in-app purchase through an auto-renewable subscription. Paid premium access is required to use the full emotion learning experience, AAC-style feelings and needs phrases, emotion games, visual learning screens, listening practice, and future supportive learning updates. Available subscription options: β€’ Monthly Plan: $7.99 per month β€’ Yearly Plan: $69.99 per year Because this app is designed for children, purchase actions are protected with a parent lock before the Apple purchase screen opens. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account may be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID subscription settings. Prices may vary by country or region. Privacy Policy & Support : https://iamspecial.co/autism-emotions/ Terms of Use / EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Simple Visual List4 screens
Autism Emotions4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Visual List at none against Autism Emotions's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Autism Emotions sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Simple Visual List asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 4 level
Simple Visual List versus Autism Emotions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Visual ListAutism Emotions
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVictoria ParkSaurabh Khare

In-app purchases

None

Simple Visual List

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Autism Emotions

Subscriptions2
  • autism emotion monthly subscription$7.991 Month
  • autism emotions yearly subscription$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Simple Visual List free?
Simple Visual List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Autism Emotions free?
Autism Emotions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Visual List or Autism Emotions have ads?
Neither Simple Visual List nor Autism Emotions shows ads.

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