Discover Ecology vs SkillSteps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Discover Ecology
Explore local ecosystems with AI-powered insights. Discover interconnected species, habitats, and environmental relationships through interactive graphs. Document your findings with photos and notes to build a personal library of nature discoveries.
- Location-based ecosystem discovery
- Interactive ecosystem graphs
- Document findings with photos and notes
- Personal discovery library
- AI-powered ecological insights
- Explore various categories (birds, mammals, etc.)
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Discover the hidden web of life around you. Discover Ecology transforms any location into an interactive ecosystem exploration. Using AI-powered insights, the app reveals the fascinating relationships between species, habitats, and environments that exist right outside your door. HOW IT WORKS Select any location using GPS or by tapping on the map Choose your interests such as birds, mammals, insects, trees, fungi, and more Receive an AI-generated mini ecosystem with 5 to 7 interconnected species Explore an interactive graph showing how organisms depend on one another FEATURES Location-Based Discovery Pick any spot on Earth and uncover the unique ecological relationships that exist there. Whether it is your backyard, a local park, or a hiking trail, every location has a story to tell. Interactive Ecosystem Graphs Visualize the hidden web of nature through dynamic network graphs. See predator-prey relationships, symbiotic partnerships, and the intricate food webs that sustain life. Document Your Findings Complete hands-on ecological activities, capture photos of species you encounter in the wild, and add personal field notes to your observations. Personal Discovery Library Build your collection of explored ecosystems over time. Track your discoveries, revisit past explorations, and watch your nature knowledge grow. AI-Powered Insights Our AI generates tailored ecosystem information based on your location and interests, helping you understand the complex interactions that make each environment unique. EXPLORE CATEGORIES Birds Mammals Insects Trees Fungi Microorganisms Geology Fish Molluscs Perfect for nature enthusiasts, students, educators, hikers, birdwatchers, and anyone curious about the natural world around them. Start exploring the hidden connections in nature today.
SkillSteps
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Every child deserves tools that speak their language. SkillSteps brings together everything your child needs — social stories, communication support, mood tracking, and calming sensory tools — in one beautifully simple app. No more juggling five different apps. No more losing progress between tools. Just one place where your child can learn, express, and feel safe. SOCIAL STORIES — BUILT IN MINUTES Create personalised social stories for any situation — visiting the dentist, starting a new school, handling a meltdown. Use your own photos or our icon library. Based on Carol Gray's evidence-based Social Stories™ framework, trusted by thousands of therapists and parents worldwide. COMMUNICATION BUILDER Build visual communication boards tailored to your child's vocabulary and needs. Tap pictures to speak, construct sentences, and express needs confidently. Designed for children at every communication level — from first words to full sentences. MOOD TRACKER — UNDERSTAND WHAT THEY FEEL Help your child name and track their emotions each day with simple visual check-ins. Parents get a private dashboard showing patterns over time — invaluable for therapy appointments and spotting triggers before they become crises. SENSORY & STIM TOOLS — CALM IN THEIR POCKET When the world gets too loud, SkillSteps is ready. Pop bubbles, draw freely, or focus on your breathing. These sensory tools give children a safe, acceptable way to self-regulate — anywhere, any time. BUILT FOR CHILDREN. DESIGNED FOR PARENTS. Children enjoy the simple, colourful experience. Parents and caregivers get full control behind the scenes — create content, review mood history, share stories with therapists, and track progress over time. ALSO INCLUDES • Visual daily schedule builder • Emotion recognition activities• Custom reward system • Calming breathing exercises • Offline mode — works without internet • No ads. Ever. Your child's world makes more sense with SkillSteps. Free to try — because every family deserves access.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Discover Ecology at none against SkillSteps's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. SkillSteps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Discover Ecology asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Discover Ecology | SkillSteps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Spencer Alexander | Aaron Ball |
In-app purchases
Discover Ecology
No in-app purchases
SkillSteps
- SkillSteps Full Access$4.99
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