SkillSteps vs BrightMō Sensory
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
BrightMō Sensory
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BrightMō Sensory is a calm learning app for toddlers and children with autism, sensory sensitivities, and developmental differences. Gentle sensory games teach colors, numbers, letters, sounds, matching, and more — in a safe, distraction-free environment. Now available in English and Spanish — switch languages instantly in Parent Settings. Many parents of autistic children look for calm learning apps that avoid overstimulation — BrightMō Sensory was designed specifically with that in mind. TEN GENTLE ACTIVITIES Colors Tap a soft circle, watch it bloom, and hear its name spoken aloud. Unlock 12 colors with Plus. Numbers Large, clear digits with dot-counting support. Count from 1 to 20 with Plus. Alphabet Each letter speaks its name and an optional phonics phrase like "A — apple." Unlock the full A–Z with Plus. Matching Find the matching card. Correct answers glow warmly. Wrong taps glide back silently — no buzzers, no failure sounds, and no negative feedback. Animals Tap each animal and hear its real sound — cow, dog, cat, elephant, and more. Free for all learners. Sounds Real animal, nature, and vehicle sounds — tap to hear a cow moo, a frog ribbit, thunder rumble, or a fire truck siren. Emotions Gentle face illustrations teach happy, sad, surprised, and more — building emotional vocabulary. Food Colorful, familiar foods with spoken names in English and Spanish. First Words Core vocabulary words every toddler learns first — spoken clearly and calmly. Geography Country names and flags introduced with calm, full-screen visuals. Calm Play A no-goal sensory playground — bubbles to pop, shapes to drag, stars to chase. Pure sensory joy with no pressure. Speech Practice Child-friendly voice recognition that listens and celebrates every attempt — building confidence one word at a time. DESIGNED WITH CARE • Errorless learning — no harsh sounds, no red X's, no wrong-answer feedback • Bilingual — full English and Spanish support throughout • Real animal and nature sounds — not synthesized tones • Fully offline — no internet required, perfect for travel or sensory spaces • No ads, ever • Respects iOS Reduce Motion and accessibility settings • Large tap targets, calm colours, and predictable interactions • Parent-only settings hidden behind a 3-second press — children cannot access them BRIGHTMŌ PLUS — AUTO-RENEWING SUBSCRIPTION Unlock all modules and every level with a BrightMō Plus subscription. • Subscription title: BrightMō Plus • Length: Monthly or Yearly auto-renewing subscription • Price: $4.99 USD per month, or $39.99 USD per year (prices in other regions are shown at the point of purchase and may vary by country) • Free trial: 7 days for new subscribers on either plan Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. PARENT CONTROLS Adjust voice speed, switch language, enable or disable sounds, toggle phonics hints, and personalize with your child's name. All settings are protected behind a hidden parent lock. BrightMō Sensory supports calm learning for autistic children and kids with sensory sensitivities, while remaining intuitive and enjoyable for all young learners. From BrightMō Toys — makers of calm, intentional products for children who experience the world a little differently. Website: brightmosensory.com Support: info.brightmotoys@gmail.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://brightmosensory.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://brightmosensory.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SkillSteps at 13.0 against BrightMō Sensory's 17.0. On price, 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
Both are free to download. SkillSteps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BrightMō Sensory sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | SkillSteps | BrightMō Sensory |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aaron Ball | Farris Kabalaoui |
In-app purchases
SkillSteps
- SkillSteps Full Access$4.99
BrightMō Sensory
- BrightMō Plus7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- BrightMō Plus – Best Value7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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