Comparison

FocusBuddy vs Autism

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

Head to head
About

FocusBuddy

Features
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FocusBuddy is a friendly learning companion built especially for children with ADHD โ€” short sessions, big rewards, and a fox mascot cheering every step of the way. Designed around the needs of kids who struggle to sit still, FocusBuddy breaks learning into tiny, achievable wins. Every tap earns a star. Every star unlocks something cool. No frustration. No walls of text. Just play, focus, and celebrate. --- FOCUS TIMER Pick a session length (5 to 25 minutes) and choose your buddy mascot โ€” fox, panda, lion, koala, or frog. A colourful animated ring counts down the time. A gentle warning sound plays at 3 seconds remaining, then a fanfare and star reward when the session is done. Perfect for homework time, reading, or any task that needs a little structure. TASKS Big tasks are broken into small, checkable steps so nothing feels overwhelming. Tap each step as it's done and watch the progress dots fill up. Complete a whole task and earn +3 stars plus a celebration. A daily reset button keeps things fresh. THREE MINI-GAMES (all under 2 minutes) โ€ข Math Blitz โ€” 10 quick-fire maths questions with a countdown timer per question. Four bold answer buttons in fun colours. Perfect for number practice without the pressure. โ€ข Memory Match โ€” flip 16 emoji cards to find all 8 pairs. A classic concentration game that rewards attention and focus. โ€ข Word Puzzle โ€” unscramble shuffled letters to spell the word. Tap a letter to place it, tap Clear to start over. An emoji hint on every card keeps it achievable. All games award 1โ€“5 stars based on performance, giving kids a goal to reach for. REWARDS Stars earned across all activities go into a running total. Unlock 6 achievements and spend stars in the Theme Shop to unlock Ocean, Forest, and Sunset colour themes. PARENT-FRIENDLY โ€ข No ads, ever โ€ข No in-app purchases โ€” stars are earned, not bought โ€ข No internet connection required โ€ข No account or sign-up needed โ€ข No personal information collected โ€ข All data stays on the device

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Autism

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COPING WITH CHANGE GAMES Helping autistic children navigate transitions with confidence โ€” 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 โ€” A gentle morning routine adventure that builds sequencing, adaptability, and independence through a familiar daily challenge. Rufus Goes to School โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” aligned with DSM-5 domains A1, A2, and B2. BACKED BY SCIENCE โ€” 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 โ€” 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/

Screenshots

FocusBuddy4 screens
Autism4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FocusBuddy at Free against Autism's $0.49. Autism's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

FocusBuddy is free to download; Autism costs $0.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 3 level
FocusBuddy versus Autism: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusBuddyAutism
PriceFree โ€” better$0.49
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB439 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSecure WorkingeSolution

In-app purchases

None

FocusBuddy

No in-app purchases

None

Autism

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FocusBuddy free?
FocusBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Autism free?
Autism costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Do FocusBuddy or Autism have ads?
Neither FocusBuddy nor Autism shows ads.

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