Comparison

Visual Day vs Gentle Marks

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Visual Day

This app helps parents and educators create visual schedules and routines for children. It offers different board types like visual schedules, first-then, and token boards to support predictability and motivation. Features include a distraction-free Kid Mode, custom photo integration, and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Visual schedules
  • First-Then boards
  • Token boards
  • Kid Mode
  • Custom photo integration
  • Progress tracking
  • PDF export
Features
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Visual Day helps parents, caregivers, and teachers turn everyday routines into clear, calm, visual steps. Built for children who thrive with predictability — including autistic kids, ADHD, and early learners — it makes "what's happening now and what's next" easy to see. THREE KINDS OF BOARDS • Visual Schedules — lay out a full routine step by step, and check tasks off as you go. • First-Then — the simplest way to show "first we do this, then you get that." • Token Boards — earn tokens toward a reward to build motivation and follow-through. DESIGNED FOR REAL FAMILIES • Kid Mode — a full-screen, distraction-free view with big touch targets, made for little hands. • Hundreds of clear symbols built in plus your own photos (all private -- even we do not store them). • Drag to reorder tasks, set optional countdown timers, and add gentle routine reminders. • Optional voice output reads tasks and rewards aloud. • Celebrate finishing with satisfying confetti. TRACK PROGRESS • See streaks and completions over time to spot what's working. • Manage boards for multiple children from one place. PRINT & GO • Export any board as a clean PDF to cut, laminate, and reuse — perfect for the fridge, classroom, or on the go. WORKS EVERYWHERE • Universal app for iPhone and iPad. Your boards sync to your account so they're ready on every device. Visual Day is a supportive tool for building routines and independence. It is not a medical or therapeutic device. PRIVACY & SECURITY Your family's data stays yours. Boards and progress are tied to your private account and synced over encrypted connections — never sold, with no third-party advertising. Any photos you add are used only on your device and are never uploaded to our servers — they stay with you. Creating a child profile requires your consent, in line with COPPA and GDPR. SUBSCRIPTION Visual Day is free to use with up to 3 boards and 3 children — including all three board types, Kid Mode, reminders, and timers. Upgrade to Visual Day Pro for unlimited boards & children, PDF export, and advanced progress tracking. • Price: $9.99/$39.99 per month/year, billed through your Apple ID. • Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://visual-day.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://visual-day.com/privacy Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you at [support email].

About

Gentle Marks

Features
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GentleMarks is an educational app inspired by the developer’s son, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It was created to provide visual learning materials and activities that support the practice of positive behaviors, social skills, and daily routines at home and in other learning environments. Designed with visual learning in mind, GentleMarks provides visual supports and interactive activities that help children practice positive behaviors, recognize appropriate actions, and follow daily routines. The app offers simple tools that support consistent practice and participation in everyday activities. Features: • My Day summaries with visual activity overviews • Behavior visuals to support positive behavior learning and routine practice • Recognition quizzes that help children identify appropriate and inappropriate actions • Activity timers for sitting, standing, and other timed activities • Visual supports designed for children who benefit from visual learning Disclaimer: GentleMarks is an educational support application and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. The app is designed to supplement learning and should not replace professional educational, medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice.

Screenshots

Visual Day4 screens
Gentle Marks1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Gentle Marks at 13.0 against Visual Day's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Visual Day sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year and Gentle Marks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visual Day ships an update every 10 days, Gentle Marks fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Visual Day versus Gentle Marks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual DayGentle Marks
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVijay ErramilliKrefin Darrel Alain Fagara

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Visual Day

Subscriptions1
  • Visual Day Pro14 Days trial$39.991 Year
1 purchases

Gentle Marks

One-time1
  • Gentle Marks Plus$1.99

Questions

Is Visual Day free?
Visual Day is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gentle Marks free?
Gentle Marks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Visual Day or Gentle Marks have ads?
Neither Visual Day nor Gentle Marks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Visual Day or Gentle Marks?
Visual Day ships an update every 10 days, and Gentle Marks fortnightly. Most recently, Visual Day was updated on October 6, 2026 and Gentle Marks on October 15, 2026.

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