SkillSteps vs Autismo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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 β social stories, communication support, mood tracking, and calming sensory tools β 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 β BUILT IN MINUTES Create personalised social stories for any situation β 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 Storiesβ’ 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 β from first words to full sentences. MOOD TRACKER β 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 β invaluable for therapy appointments and spotting triggers before they become crises. SENSORY & STIM TOOLS β 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 β anywhere, any time. BUILT FOR CHILDREN. DESIGNED FOR PARENTS. Children enjoy the simple, colourful experience. Parents and caregivers get full control behind the scenes β create content, review mood history, share stories with therapists, and track progress over time. ALSO INCLUDES β’ Visual daily schedule builder β’ Emotion recognition activitiesβ’ Custom reward system β’ Calming breathing exercises β’ Offline mode β works without internet β’ No ads. Ever. Your child's world makes more sense with SkillSteps. Free to try β because every family deserves access.
Autismo
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Autismo is a joyful learning app designed specifically for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Built by a parent, for parents β every activity is simple, colorful, and encouraging. WHAT YOUR CHILD WILL LEARN: β’ Colors β identify and name colors β’ Letters β learn the alphabet β’ Numbers β counting and recognition β’ Shapes β circles, squares, triangles and more β’ Animals β discover the animal kingdom β’ Emotions β understand feelings β’ Basic Needs β everyday communication β’ Clothing β getting dressed independently β’ Vehicles β cars, trucks, and more FEATURES: β’ 10 fun questions per activity β’ Star rewards for every correct answer β’ Progress tracking for each activity β’ Text-to-speech for audio support β’ Colorful, distraction-free design β’ No ads, no in-app purchases FOR PARENTS: Create a free account to track your child's learning progress. All data is private and secure. Autismo is a supplementary learning tool and is not a substitute for professional therapeutic advice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Autismo at none against SkillSteps's 1. SkillSteps's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. SkillSteps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Autismo asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | SkillSteps | Autismo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aaron Ball | Namuun Turbold |
In-app purchases
SkillSteps
- SkillSteps Full Access$4.99
Autismo
No in-app purchases





