Comparison

Inference Clues vs StepByStep Sequencing Freemium

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

Head to head
About

Inference Clues

This app helps children develop reading comprehension by teaching them to identify clues and make inferences. It offers a step-by-step, game-like learning experience with a reward system to keep young learners motivated. It's suitable for independent use or with a therapist.

Highlights
  • Builds inference skills step-by-step
  • Identifies clue words for inferences
  • Incremental learning with unlocked levels
  • Guided learning for correct answers
  • Reward Center for motivation
  • Detailed reporting for up to 10 students
Features
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** Featured on FunEducationalApps.com & theAppyLadies.com ** Inference Clues helps build strong reading comprehension skills in a fun, game-like environment. As well as generating inferences, players identify the clue words that lead to an inference -- a vital comprehension skill and part of the Common Core standards. ***** 5 Stars! This is another great app from Happy Frog. I really like how your apps target a specific skill. ***** 5 Stars Just what my son needed. Thanks for your great apps. We are working our way through all of them! Inference Ace 2 is targeted to children in Grades 2-5 who can read the words (decode), but who need help with understanding what they read. Key Features: - Builds inference skills step-by-step until mastery. - Incremental learning. New levels are unlocked only when your child is ready. - Can be used independently (just hand it over, your child will know what to do) or with a therapist for reading intervention. - Guided learning for less frustration. Your child will always arrive at the correct answer. - Fun and engaging Reward Center to increase motivation. - Advanced levels include timers to ensure fluency. Research shows fluency in the foundation skills is critical to reading comprehension. - Detailed reporting for up to 10 students to meet the needs of teachers, therapists and parents. Inference Clues can be used at the same time as Inference Ace (our other inferencing app), or it can be used after Inference Ace has been completed. You can try this app by downloading the free version. The free version has 4 free levels for one player. You can purchase levels and players separately through in-app purchases. If you prefer no in-app purchases, please see the 'School Edition' of this app. We are a member of the 'Moms with Apps program. We collect NO private information in our app, and our apps do not allow unrestricted web access. Our apps are designed for and tested by typical and special needs children. Testers include children with Autism and other special needs. Our apps work for them! We take customer service very seriously! If you ever have a problem or find that we've missed something, contact us at our website and we will do our best to fix the problem.

About

StepByStep Sequencing Freemium

This app helps improve sequencing skills for daily tasks for individuals with cognitive challenges. It features illustrated sequences for various activities, suitable for all ages and skill levels, and is recommended by professionals.

Highlights
  • Assess and improve sequencing skills
  • Illustrated sequences of daily tasks
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
  • Transfer sequences
  • Suitable for all ages and skill levels
Features
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StepByStep is a therapeutic and educational tool which helps assess and improve the sequencing skills of every day tasks for kids and adults with impaired or developing cognition! StepByStep uses fun and clearly-illustrated sequences of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs), and Transfers! Sequences range from 3-10 steps, and are appropriate for users of all ages and skill-levels. Challenge, sharpen, and increase the sequencing, problem-solving, and storytelling skills for users of all ages! Highly recommended by Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, parents, and teachers! StepByStep is perfect for parents, teachers, and therapists who assist others at: • Home • Skilled Nursing Facilities • Rehab Centers • Hospitals • Schools • Tutoring Centers StepByStep was developed by an Occupational Therapist with the goal of helping people of all ages with diagnoses such as: •Stroke •Autism •Dementia/Alzheimer's •Traumatic Brain Injury •Developmental Delays

Screenshots

Inference Clues4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: StepByStep Sequencing Freemium at 4.5 against Inference Clues's 3.5. Inference Clues's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (13 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Inference Clues sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and StepByStep Sequencing Freemium sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StepByStep Sequencing Freemium holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Inference Clues's written reviews are positive against 75% of StepByStep Sequencing Freemium's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Inference Clues ships an update every 8 months, StepByStep Sequencing Freemium every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Inference Clues versus StepByStep Sequencing Freemium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInference CluesStepByStep Sequencing Freemium
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (13 ratings)4.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS12.211.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJanine TooleSOAR Therapy, LLC

Customer experience

Inference Clues

All ratings13 ratings
Positive61.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

StepByStep Sequencing Freemium

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative18.8%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Inference Clues

One-time3
  • Update to 2 Players$1.99
  • Unlock Levels: Inference Ace 2$2.99
  • Upgrade to 10 Players$2.99
24 purchases

StepByStep Sequencing Freemium

One-time24
  • Adult - Making a cup of coffee$0.99
  • Transfer - Stand to Sit - Adult$0.99
  • Putting on Shoes and Socks - Kids$0.99
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  • Buying a Candy Bar - Kids$0.99
  • Making a Bed - Adult$0.99
  • Kids - Toileting$0.99
  • Going to School - Kids$0.99
  • Washing a Car - Adult$0.99
  • Going Down a Slide - Kids$0.99
  • Kids - Building a Sandcastle$0.99
  • Addressing an Envelope - Adult$1.99
  • Making a Phone Call - Adult$2.99
  • Making a Sandwich - Kids$2.99
  • Doing Laundry - Kids$2.99
  • Cleaning Your Room - Kids$2.99
  • Getting Dressed - Kids$2.99
  • Washing Your Hands - Kids$2.99
  • Making a Sandwich - Adult$2.99
  • Grocery Shopping - Adult$2.99
  • Doing Laundry - Adult$2.99
  • Brushing Your Teeth - Adult$2.99
  • Baking a Cake - Adult$2.99
  • All Adult Sequences$14.99
  • All Kids Sequences$14.99

Questions

Is Inference Clues free?
Inference Clues is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StepByStep Sequencing Freemium free?
StepByStep Sequencing Freemium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Inference Clues or StepByStep Sequencing Freemium?
StepByStep Sequencing Freemium is rated higher. Inference Clues averages 3.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while StepByStep Sequencing Freemium averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Inference Clues or StepByStep Sequencing Freemium have ads?
Neither Inference Clues nor StepByStep Sequencing Freemium shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Inference Clues or StepByStep Sequencing Freemium?
Inference Clues ships an update every 8 months, and StepByStep Sequencing Freemium every 7 months. Most recently, Inference Clues was updated on June 8, 2026 and StepByStep Sequencing Freemium on June 7, 2026.

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