Comparison

VizyPlan vs SteadySteps

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

Head to head
About

VizyPlan

Create visual step-by-step routines and schedules for families. Supports smooth transitions, offers visual rewards, and facilitates communication between care teams. Includes AI-powered tools for custom images and meeting notes.

Highlights
  • Visual step-by-step routines
  • AI-powered custom image creation
  • Visual timer and transition support
  • Points, stickers, and visual rewards
  • Care team collaboration space
  • Social stories and Build-a-Story
  • AI meeting notes
Features
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VizyPlan helps families bring calm and clarity to the moments that overwhelm you both: mornings, transitions, and bedtimes. Visual schedules work for all kids, and VizyPlan goes deeper for autistic children and kids with ADHD, with tools shaped by the families and clinicians who live this every day. Designed with parents and the BCBAs, SLPs, and OTs who support them. Every feature exists because a real family asked for it. SEE YOUR DAY, STEP BY STEP Build picture schedules for mornings, mealtimes, school prep, therapy, chores, bedtime, anything your family does. First-Then sequences, choice boards, and drag-and-drop editing keep routines easy to adjust. Use the built-in library or VizyPlan's AI image creator so every step looks like your child's world. MAKE TRANSITIONS EASIER When kids can see what's happening now and what comes next, transitions get smoother. Visual timers and predictable structure take the uncertainty out of the moments that usually go sideways. CALM WHEN IT COUNTS Guided deep breathing, grounding exercises, color breathing, and a one-tap calm screen help anyone reset during overwhelm. RESYNA: SOUND & COLOR THAT FOLLOW YOUR HEARTBEAT (NEW) Pair Apple Watch or a compatible heart-rate monitor and Resyna, our patent-pending experience, responds to your heart rhythm with a slow breathing pace to follow, soft sound, and flowing color. No counting, no timers. No monitor? Try the Calming Frequency tools instead. Resyna is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Best with headphones, 2 to 5 minutes at a time. EARN IT, SEE IT, CELEBRATE IT Points, stickers, and visual rewards as kids move through their routines. Gentle motivation, never pressure or punishment. TELL THEIR STORY Social stories and Story Time mode turn new experiences and tricky situations into visual narratives any child can follow. Build-a-Story lets families create personalized stories on the fly. VIZY AI ADVOCATE Record and transcribe IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and therapy sessions with AI notes, so parents stay present instead of writing everything down. KEEP YOUR CARE TEAM IN SYNC Parents, caregivers, educators, and providers share one workspace, so routines, notes, and progress stay consistent across home, school, and sessions. BCBAs, SLPs, OTs, and other clinicians can join to add goals, session notes, and strategies. Families control access at every step. WHAT'S INSIDE * Picture schedules & step-by-step routines * First-Then boards and choice boards * Choice boards * Parent and caretaker hub * Responders card * Visual timer with clear countdowns * Social stories, Story Time, and Build-a-Story * AI-powered custom image creation * Points, stickers, and visual rewards * Emotion check-ins and mood tracking * Calming and sensory support tools * Resyna: sound & color that respond to your heart rhythm (Apple Watch & compatible heart-rate monitors) * Calming Frequency tools (no monitor needed) * Vizy AI Advocate for IEP and school meeting notes * Provider goals, strategies, and session tracking * Shared schedules across the care team * Daily planner and family calendar YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS VizyPlan does not sell or share your family's personal information. Heart-rate data is used only to personalize your Resyna session, never for advertising. You control who sees what. Start your 7-day free trial and see what a little structure and celebration can do. See Your Day. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS VizyPlan Premium is $6.99/month or $59.99/year after a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Any unused trial time is forfeited on purchase. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://app.vizyplan.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://app.vizyplan.com/privacy

About

SteadySteps

This app helps families create structured daily routines and visual schedules for children, particularly those who benefit from predictability. It offers tools for building habits, encouraging independence, and celebrating progress through engaging activities and rewards.

Highlights
  • Visual schedules
  • Activity library
  • Positive reward system
  • Progress garden
  • Emotion check-ins
  • First / Then boards
  • Visual timers & reminders
Features
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Build Confidence with Routine. Steady Steps helps families create calmer, more successful days through visual schedules, engaging activities, positive rewards, and personalized routines. Designed for neurodivergent children—including autistic children, children with ADHD, and kids who benefit from structure and predictability—Steady Steps makes it easier to build healthy habits, encourage independence, and celebrate progress every step of the way. Whether you're creating a morning routine, bedtime routine, homeschool schedule, or daily activity plan, Steady Steps provides the tools families need to stay organized, reduce stress, and support everyday success. Features - Visual Schedules Create easy-to-follow visual schedules that help children understand what comes next, improve transitions, and build confidence through consistency. - Activity Library Discover engaging activities focused on learning, communication, social skills, emotional growth, sensory exploration, fine motor development, and independent living skills. - Positive Reward System Motivate progress through positive reinforcement. Children earn stars for completing routines, trying new activities, and reaching goals. - Progress Garden Turn progress into something children can see and celebrate. Spend earned stars to plant flowers, unlock decorations, welcome animal companions, and grow a beautiful garden that reflects daily accomplishments. - Emotion Check-Ins Help children recognize and express emotions through simple daily check-ins and supportive coping strategies. - First / Then Boards Support smoother transitions with visual First / Then boards that make expectations easier to understand. - Visual Timers & Reminders Encourage independence with countdown timers, transition reminders, and visual supports designed for daily routines. - Achievements & Milestones Celebrate accomplishments with badges, milestones, streaks, and rewards that encourage consistent progress. Steady Steps Pro Unlock even more tools to support your child's growth: - Unlimited child profiles - Premium activities - Exclusive Progress Garden themes and companions - Advanced rewards and achievements - Premium themes - Advanced Progress Tracking - Daily Journal to review past days - Routine Wizard - AI Activity ideas - Early access to new content At Steady Steps, we believe every child grows at their own pace. By transforming routines into opportunities for success, we help children build confidence, develop independence, strengthen life skills, and celebrate every accomplishment along the way. Small Steps. Big Progress. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: http://www.storyvillepress.com

Screenshots

VizyPlan4 screens
SteadySteps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SteadySteps at none against VizyPlan's shown. VizyPlan's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. VizyPlan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and SteadySteps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 VizyPlan against 5.0 for SteadySteps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VizyPlan has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VizyPlan versus SteadySteps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVizyPlanSteadySteps
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (20 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size258 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVizyPlan IncBrandi Gaylor

In-app purchases

2 purchases

VizyPlan

Subscriptions2
  • VizyPlan Premium$6.991 Month
  • Annual — Save 33%$59.991 Year
2 purchases

SteadySteps

Subscriptions2
  • BrightPath Pro Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • BrightPath Pro Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year

Questions

Is VizyPlan free?
VizyPlan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SteadySteps free?
SteadySteps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VizyPlan or SteadySteps?
VizyPlan and SteadySteps are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 20 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do VizyPlan or SteadySteps have ads?
VizyPlan shows ads; SteadySteps does not.

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