Sortli vs Understanding Zoe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sortli
This app provides step-by-step guides and detailed information to help users navigate the transition to independence. It covers essential life areas like finances, health, and living skills, offering goal tracking and a budget planner.
- Step-by-step adulting guides
- Information on important services
- Goal tracking
- Budget planner
- Covers 8 key life areas
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Sortli is your pocket guide to becoming an adult! With step-by-step guides, details for important services, goal tracking, and a Budget Planner, Sortli gives you all the help you need to support your transition to independence. You’ll easily find all the information you need to help you navigate life’s challenges in 8 important areas: - Identity - Relationships - A Place to Live - Health - Money - Education & Employment - Living Skills - Legal Becoming independent is a big step – it’s easier when you know how.
Understanding Zoe
This app supports caregivers of neurodivergent children with personalized tools and expert insights. Track progress, access daily tips, and learn new strategies to help your child thrive. It centralizes important information and facilitates communication with your support network.
- Personalized guidance and strategies
- Centralized resource for diagnosis and notes
- Progress tracking for milestones and behaviors
- Support village for sharing updates
- Weekly reports (coming soon)
- Community support (coming soon)
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Complex needs. Simple support. Understanding Zoe provides neuroaffirming support for families raising neurodivergent children, and for neurodivergent adults navigating life on their own terms. From easing meltdowns to NDIS paperwork to school accommodations – stop juggling and start understanding. We bring together your documents, observations, medications, and support team so nothing falls through the cracks. WHO THIS APP SUPPORTS • Parents and caregivers of autistic, ADHD and neurodivergent children (no diagnosis required) • PDA families who need nervous-system-informed, low-demand approaches • Families coordinating NDIS plans, therapy, and school advocacy • Neurodivergent adults managing their own care and wellbeing • Allied health professionals extending support between sessions • Educators supporting neurodivergent students YOUR 24/7 SUPPORT PARTNER Get science-based, neuroaffirming guidance tailored to your situation – anytime. Ask about sensory strategies, appointment prep, medication questions, or just talk through a tough day. Your AI companion remembers your story and grows with you. Ask anything: • "How do I handle today's meltdown?" • "What does this autism assessment actually mean?" • "Help me draft a school advocacy email." • "Is this an ADHD behaviour or sensory overload?" YOUR STORY IN ONE PLACE Weekly insights generated from real data – patterns, progress, and personalised suggestions. Not generic advice. Your story. BUILT FOR THE ENTIRE CARE VILLAGE Invite partners, grandparents, therapists, teachers, and anyone in your network. Everyone sees what they need to – role-based permissions keep your family's data safe while keeping your team connected. MAKE SENSE OF REPORTS Upload OT reports, psychologist assessments, NDIS plans, and school documents. They're automatically analysed and summarised in plain language so you understand what they mean and what to do next. TRACK MEDICATIONS Log doses, set reminders, and see how medications are working over time. Share patterns with your care team. NEURO-AFFIRMING. STRENGTH-BASED. We celebrate strengths first. Evidence-based, compassion-led, and designed to affirm identity – not just manage behaviours. FOR NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS Managing your own neurodivergence? Understanding Zoe adapts to you with self-profiles, personal tracking, and your own support network. FEATURES • AI support partner with voice and text • Document upload and plain-language analysis • Medication tracking and reminders • Support village with role-based access • Profiles covering sensory, communication, and daily life • Appointment scheduling and preparation • Weekly insights and pattern detection • Push notifications YOUR DATA, PROTECTED BY DESIGN ISO 27001 certified. Encrypted. Your family's data is never sold or used to train AI models. Delete your account and all data at any time. This app is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. Built in Australia by a neurodivergent family. Purpose-led. Strength-based. WHAT USERS ARE SAYING: "It is revolutionary. I LOVE how simple it is and it is changing my whole mindset." – Emma ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Terms of use: https://understandingzoe.com/terms-and-conditions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sortli at none against Understanding Zoe's 3. Sortli also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Understanding Zoe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Sortli asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sortli | Understanding Zoe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 89.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Klyp | Understanding Zoe Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
Sortli
Understanding Zoe
In-app purchases
Sortli
No in-app purchases
Understanding Zoe
- Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Understanding Zoe Monthly Plan$10.001 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year









