Comparison

Yay Data vs Homeschool Planner Student

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

Head to head
About

Yay Data

This app helps speech pathologists and educators collect student data with auditory reinforcement. It uses fun sounds to motivate students to improve their performance and behavior.

Highlights
  • Data collection for therapists
  • Auditory reinforcement with sounds
  • Behavior modification through positive feedback
  • Simple and effective interface
  • Developed with SLP cooperation
Features
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Designed for speech pathologists, ABA therapists, and other data-driven educators/clinicians. This app was developed in cooperation with an ASHA Certified Speech & Language Pathologist, Yay Data is an elegantly simple tool for data collection with highly effective auditory reinforcement. Choose from dozens of sounds to give auditory feedback on the student's performance. Watch as your student smiles and laughs at the funny sounds, striving to change their behavior to be able to hear the positive sound again. "I had a student eat potato chips for the first time just so he could hear the screaming goat. Its amazing the impact humor can have." - Certified Feeding Therapist "I was tracking the students progress using hash marks on pencil and paper, I now use Yay Data every day to keep track of my students data. I love how simple it is. It does exactly what I need it to do and no more." - ASHA Certified Speech & Language Pathologist.

About

Homeschool Planner Student

This student companion app helps homeschoolers stay organized and motivated. Earn stars for completing assignments, unlock achievement badges, and redeem custom rewards set by parents or teachers. Track daily progress and grades in a simple, student-focused interface.

Highlights
  • Daily lesson checklist
  • Mark lessons complete for rewards
  • Printable worksheets
  • Gradebook for assignments and classes
  • Earn stars and unlock badges
  • Redeem custom rewards
  • Level up system
Features
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This student companion app requires an active HomeschoolPlanner.com account created by a parent or teacher. Download the HomeschoolPlanner parent app or visit HomeschoolPlanner.com to create your account first. Stay motivated and organized with your homeschool lessons. Earn stars for completing assignments, unlock achievement badges, level up, and redeem rewards—all while tracking your daily progress in a simple, student-focused interface. STAY ORGANIZED • View your daily lesson checklist with assignments • Mark lessons complete to earn rewards • View and print worksheets generated by your parents/teachers • Track completion status across all classes and subjects • View grades assignment and class grades in your personal gradebook EARN STARS & UNLOCK REWARDS • Earn stars automatically by completing lessons and classes • Redeem stars for rewards created by your parents • Unlock achievement badges at key milestones • Level up as you accumulate stars • Browse available rewards and track your star balance ACHIEVEMENT SYSTEM Earn badges for stars earned, lessons completed, and rewards redeemed. Watch your badge collection grow as you hit new milestones. Every completed lesson brings you closer to your next achievement and reward. MOTIVATION THAT WORKS The integrated reward system makes learning tangible. Parents and teachers create custom rewards you care about—extra screen time, special activities, or privileges. Complete lessons, earn stars, unlock badges, level up, and redeem rewards that matter to you. HOW IT WORKS 1. Parent creates account via HomeschoolPlanner.com or parent app 2. You're enrolled in classes and lesson plans 3. Download this app and sign in 4. Complete lessons to earn stars 5. Redeem stars for rewards 6. Unlock badges and level up ABOUT HOMESCHOOLPLANNER.COM Part of the HomeschoolPlanner.com ecosystem—an AI-powered platform trusted by homeschool families nationwide. Parents handle scheduling and planning. Students get a dedicated space for daily learning, progress tracking, and earning rewards. PRIVACY & SECURITY Your parent manages account access and security. All activity is handled according to our privacy policy with full compliance with educational privacy regulations. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Parents manage subscriptions through the HomeschoolPlanner parent app or website. The student app is included at no additional cost. • Free Plan: 1 student, 2 lesson plans, 1 term • Basic ($59.99/year): 1 student, unlimited • Family ($119.99/year): Up to 5 students, unlimited • Pro ($199.99/year): Up to 10 students, unlimited All plans include the full rewards system with stars, badges, and achievements. SUPPORT Visit HomeschoolPlanner.com/support or email support@homeschoolplanner.com Terms: https://www.homeschoolplanner.com/terms-of-service Privacy: https://www.homeschoolplanner.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Yay Data3 screens
Homeschool Planner Student4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Homeschool Planner Student at Free against Yay Data's $5.99. Homeschool Planner Student also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 60%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Homeschool Planner Student is free to download; Yay Data costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Homeschool Planner Student holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Yay Data's written reviews are positive against 100% of Homeschool Planner Student's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yay Data ships an update every 6 weeks, Homeschool Planner Student weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Yay Data versus Homeschool Planner Student: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYay DataHomeschool Planner Student
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating3.6 (5 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings56 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStephen JonesHomeschoolPlanner.com, LLC

Customer experience

Yay Data

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

Homeschool Planner Student

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Yay Data

No in-app purchases

None

Homeschool Planner Student

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yay Data free?
Yay Data costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Homeschool Planner Student free?
Homeschool Planner Student is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Yay Data or Homeschool Planner Student?
Homeschool Planner Student is rated higher. Yay Data averages 3.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Homeschool Planner Student averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Yay Data or Homeschool Planner Student have ads?
Neither Yay Data nor Homeschool Planner Student shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yay Data or Homeschool Planner Student?
Yay Data ships an update every 6 weeks, and Homeschool Planner Student weekly. Most recently, Yay Data was updated on October 8, 2026 and Homeschool Planner Student on September 29, 2026.

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