# Smart Steps Mobile vs Bright Map

The clearest difference is rating: Bright Map at 5.0 against Smart Steps Mobile's 4.3. Smart Steps Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bright Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Smart Steps Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bright Map holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Steps Mobile | Bright Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-steps-mobile/id887603628/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bright-map/id6757133833/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SmartSteps](https://appshunter.io/developer/887603631) | [Lauran Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864794792) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Steps Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-steps-mobile/id887603628)

This app guides individuals with disabilities through challenging everyday situations with step-by-step instructions and helpful prompts. It offers customizable decision trees, safety tips, and emergency contact features to foster independence and reduce anxiety.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step decision trees, Read-Aloud buttons, Profile screen for information sharing, Map button for directions, Emergency contact features, Customizable decision trees with images (upgrade)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bright Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bright-map/id6757133833)

This app provides visual tools and structured support for individuals with autism, designed by professionals for caregivers and educators. It helps build independence and reduce overwhelm through customizable schedules, token boards, and behavior tracking.

**Highlights:** Token Boards, Visual Schedule Builder, ABC Behavior Tracking, Social Story Builder, Countdown Timer, PECS-style Communication Tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| INDIVIDUAL SUBSCRIPTION | $8.99 | per month |
| CLINIC SUBSCRIPTION | $89.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Steps Mobile free?

Smart Steps Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bright Map free?

Bright Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Steps Mobile or Bright Map?

Bright Map is rated higher. Smart Steps Mobile averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Bright Map averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Smart Steps Mobile or Bright Map have ads?

Neither Smart Steps Mobile nor Bright Map shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*