SkillSteps vs Autism
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.
Autism
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COPING WITH CHANGE GAMES Helping autistic children navigate transitions with confidence β 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 β A gentle morning routine adventure that builds sequencing, adaptability, and independence through a familiar daily challenge. Rufus Goes to School β 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 β 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 β aligned with DSM-5 domains A1, A2, and B2. BACKED BY SCIENCE β 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 β 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: SkillSteps at Free against Autism's $0.49. Autism's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
SkillSteps is free to download; Autism costs $0.49 up front. SkillSteps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Autism asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | SkillSteps | Autism |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free β better | $0.49 |
| Update frequency | Daily | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 439 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aaron Ball | eSolution |
In-app purchases
SkillSteps
- SkillSteps Full Access$4.99
Autism
No in-app purchases









