Touch Balloons vs Autism
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Touch Balloons
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Transform your screen into a delightful world of discovery. Touch Balloons+ offers 12 unique interactive modes—from deep-sea fish to spinning astronauts—designed to encourage fine motor skills and provide rewarding auditory feedback. Perfect for toddlers, sensory seekers, and inclusive play. What's New (v1.0) Initial Release: 12 interactive themes, custom color palettes, and full support for gamepads and keyboards. No Ads. No Menus. Just Pop! A vibrant sensory toy box for curious explorers. How to Play Tap: Spawn or pop items anywhere on the screen. Background: Change the environment (Right button). Activity: Cycle through 12 different toy sets (Left button). Advanced Controls: Keyboard: Use 1, 3, or Space to spawn; 2, 4, or Enter to change backgrounds. Gamepads: Standard controllers are supported for accessible play. Settings: Tap the top right setting icon to adjust item size, choose specific colors, or toggle sound.
Autism
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COPING WITH CHANGE GAMES Helping autistic children navigate transitions with confidence — one routine at a time. TWO GAMES. ONE POWERFUL SKILL. Coping with Change Games features two character-led mini-games designed to help autistic children build flexibility, sequencing, and independence through the everyday routines that matter most. THE GAMES Ron Gets Dressed — A gentle morning routine adventure that builds sequencing, adaptability, and independence through a familiar daily challenge. Rufus Goes to School — A school-day journey that practises transitions, patience, and coping with the unexpected in a safe, playful environment. Each game features its own character to anchor the skill and celebrate effort, with sensory-friendly visuals, predictable patterns, and clear audio cues designed for autistic learners. WHY THIS APP Change can be one of the hardest parts of daily life for autistic children. These two games give children a safe space to practise real-world transitions at their own pace — building the flexibility and confidence that carry over into everyday life at home, at school, and in the community. Skills covered include sequencing, routine-following, coping with unexpected change, and step-by-step transitions — aligned with DSM-5 domains A1, A2, and B2. BACKED BY SCIENCE — GUIDED BY VALUES Developed by Education Network Group with PhD-qualified researchers, families, and autistic children. Every design decision is informed by autism research and co-design, ensuring each experience is effective, inclusive, and enjoyable. SAFE TO DOWNLOAD No ads. Sensory-friendly presentation. Built with families, therapists, and educators in mind. From the makers of Whizkid Games — trusted by over 1.3 million families since 2009. OUR PROMISE "Delightful games that build real-world skills for independent living." Download now and take the first step toward confident, joyful transitions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Touch Balloons at Free against Autism's $0.49. Autism's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On ads, 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
Touch Balloons is free to download; Autism costs $0.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Touch Balloons | Autism |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.49 |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 439 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sensory App House Ltd | eSolution |
In-app purchases
Touch Balloons
No in-app purchases
Autism
No in-app purchases









