T.A.C.T. vs NIH Toolbox V3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
T.A.C.T.
This app is a continuous performance test designed to measure errors of commission, omission, and scoring variability over 15 minutes. It can help demonstrate clinical response to stimulant medication and is part of ADHD assessment and treatment.
- Measures errors of commission and omission
- Assesses scoring variability
- Provides a total score
- Offers minute-by-minute scoring
- Demonstrates clinical response to medication
- Used for research purposes
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1.The TACT is a continuous performance test designed to measure errors of commission, errors of omission and variability of scoring over a 15 minute time span. 2.A total score is given with the number of accurate responses (omissions) and mistakes (commissions) as well as a score minute by minute. 3. It can be used to demonstrate clinical response to stimulant medication for patients and families. 4. It is not a diagnostic test for ADHD. It demonstrates clinical improvement 90 minutes from baseline after medication has been taken. 5. It should be administered by a physician or a specifically trained healthcare professional such as a nurse or psychologist in association with a physician. 6. It can be considered part of the assessment and treatment of ADHD and the response to medication. 7. It does not replace a comprehensive clinical assessment and evaluation. 8. It can be used for research purposes.
NIH Toolbox V3
This app provides a comprehensive set of measures to assess cognitive, emotional, motor, and sensory functions in individuals aged 3-85. Designed for research and clinical use, it offers streamlined workflows and a user interface for over 50 measures, enabling data pooling and crosswalk analysis.
- Cognitive, emotional, motor, sensory function assessment
- Ages 3-85
- Streamlined workflows and UI
- Over 50 measures
- Crosswalk among measures
- Includes PROMIS tests
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*** Important Hardware Note: iPads (2018 and newer models) with 9.7- to 11-inch screens are recommended. Data collected on iPads PRO with 12.9" or iPads Mini with 8.3” screens has not yet been validated. *** NIH Toolbox® V3 is a multidimensional set of performance and person-report measures that assess cognitive, emotional, motor, and sensory function in people ages 3-85, designed for research and clinical use. The original NIH Toolbox was developed by more than 250 scientists over 6 years, and sponsored by the 15 institutes of the National Institutes for Health that make up the NIH Neuroscience Blueprint. This update to the NIH Toolbox® includes streamlined workflows and user interface for over 50 measures, for stand-alone use or as part of a complete assessment battery. With the NIH Toolbox® V3 app, researchers can assess function using a common metric and can “crosswalk” among measures, essential to the process of pooling data and often necessary when a large and diverse sample is needed. With the purchase of this app, you will also have access to select Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS®) tests. NIH Toolbox® does not require a subscription for many features; however, a subscription is required to record assessment responses, and to view and export results. To use all available features of NIH Toolbox®, users must subscribe to a 1-year subscription. Subscriptions are offered for purchase within the app for use on up to 10 iPads. Purchased subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Users can enjoy a free trial period to explore the NIH Toolbox V3 app, but data will not be saved and results will not be generated during the free trial. The free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. You may manage your subscription by going to your Apple Account Settings after purchase. Cancellation of the current (paid) subscription is subject to Apple’s discretion. All content needed to administer NIH Toolbox® tests is available in the app, though some tests require additional hardware or materials. Please create a free account at www.NIHToolbox.org to access the NIH Toolbox® V3 Administration Manual, Technical Manuals, supplemental materials, and list of publications. With the purchase of this app, you will immediately have access to tests in the Emotion, Motor, and Sensation domains. Tests in the Cognition domain require the successful completion of a separate approval on www.NIHToolbox.org. This approval process is included in the cost of the subscription; no additional purchase is necessary. Generally, approval will be granted to researchers and clinicians with the knowledge and training to use neuropsychological tests. Contact help@nihtoolbox.org for more details. Important information about the intended use and data security: * NIH Toolbox® is not intended for use outside of research or clinical application. * Users control how data is managed. Data export via iCloud, email, and File Sharing can be enabled/disabled in the app. * If iCloud is enabled on your device, you may choose to upload data exports to a folder in iCloud Drive upon generation. Please refer to Apple for iCloud security and privacy details. * Data exports (.csv format) and assessment reports (.PDF format) may be emailed from NIH Toolbox. Secured email systems must be used to protect privacy. Help us make this product the best it can be. If you have suggestions for changes or corrections, please share them with us at: help@nihtoolbox.org. To learn more about NIH Toolbox, visit www.NIHToolbox.org. NIH Toolbox Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions are located here: https://nihtoolbox.org/privacy-policy/ https://nihtoolbox.org/terms-of-use/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NIH Toolbox V3 at 4.7 against T.A.C.T.'s 3.7. NIH Toolbox V3 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). T.A.C.T.'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. T.A.C.T. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NIH Toolbox V3 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $599.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NIH Toolbox V3 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.
T.A.C.T. ships an update every 10 months, NIH Toolbox V3 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | T.A.C.T. | NIH Toolbox V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 938 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Push Interactions, Inc. | Toolbox Assessments, Inc. |
Customer experience
T.A.C.T.
NIH Toolbox V3
In-app purchases
T.A.C.T.
- Unlock more then five patients$69.99
NIH Toolbox V3
- Access on 2 iPads1 Month trial$599.991 Year
- Access on 6 iPads$1499.991 Year
- Access on 10 iPads$2499.991 Year
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