Comparison

The World Autistic vs Gentle Marks

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

Head to head
About

The World Autistic

Features
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A gentle play app for autistic kids featuring sensory games, calming sounds, and short audio stories. Simple, high-contrast UI with big buttons, optional visual schedules, and haptic feedback. Works offline and includes parental controls to keep children safe and focused.

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: β€’ My Day summaries with visual activity overviews β€’ Behavior visuals to support positive behavior learning and routine practice β€’ Recognition quizzes that help children identify appropriate and inappropriate actions β€’ Activity timers for sitting, standing, and other timed activities β€’ 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

The World Autistic2 screens
Gentle Marks1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Gentle Marks at 13.0 against The World Autistic's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. The World Autistic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Gentle Marks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
The World Autistic versus Gentle Marks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe World AutisticGentle Marks
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLUMINONKrefin Darrel Alain Fagara

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The World Autistic

Subscriptions2
  • Mensal$2.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
1 purchases

Gentle Marks

One-time1
  • Gentle Marks Plus$1.99

Questions

Is The World Autistic free?
The World Autistic 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 The World Autistic or Gentle Marks have ads?
Neither The World Autistic nor Gentle Marks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The World Autistic or Gentle Marks?
The World Autistic ships an update fortnightly, and Gentle Marks fortnightly. Most recently, The World Autistic was updated on November 5, 2026 and Gentle Marks on November 5, 2026.

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