Best Special Education Apps & Games

205+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated June 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good special education apps. We benchmark 205+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Top Picks for Special Education

AbleSpace - IEP Goal Tracking#1

AbleSpace - IEP Goal Tracking by Ablespace Inc.

Built For Sped Professionals
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.0(4 ratings)
Free
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Digitize your special education workflows with this caseload management tool. Track IEP goals, generate reports, collaborate with teams, and manage schedules. Includes assessments, a materials library, and community support.

SPED Goals: IEP Tracker#2

SPED Goals: IEP Tracker by UPQUARKS INC

Track and manage IEP goals
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.8(6 ratings)
Free
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This app assists educators and parents in tracking and managing Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals for special needs students. It allows for modification of yearly and short-term goals across various developmental areas, including academic, behavioral, and motor skills.

Time Timer#3

Time Timer by Time Timer LLC

Visual time management
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.6😊(14K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a visual representation of time passing, making it easier to manage tasks and routines. It's designed to be inclusive and flexible for various needs, from educational settings to personal productivity.

What We Love

  • 👍 Helpful for ADHD and autism
  • 🚀 Great visual timer
  • 👍 Customizable timers
  • 👍 Useful for presentations and meetings

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable sound/vibration alerts
  • 🐛 Inconsistent behavior when phone is locked or app is minimized
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs

More Special Education apps to explore

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Pluck It: hairs and emotions
Pluck It: hairs and emotions
Pluck It: hairs and emotions
A weird game about emotions
Free

Embark on a peculiar journey of hair plucking and emotional exploration. This game challenges your creativity and imagination to interact with various moods and situations represented by hairs. Discover over 30 unique emotions and uncover hidden secrets in this free, ad-free experience.

Hair plucking gameplayExperience over 30 emotionsCreative problem-solving
🎮 Games
(45K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Special Education Academy
Special Education Academy
Special Education Academy
by Special Education Academy, LLC
Free

This app provides insights, support, and practical strategies for special education advocates, parents, and professionals. Access expert-led content, join live events, and connect with a supportive community.

Expert-led podcastLive event notificationsOn-the-go learning
📚 Education
(4)
ad-supported
6
The Autism Helper
The Autism Helper
The Autism Helper
Training, Tools, & Community
Free

This app offers training, tools, and a supportive community for individuals focused on improving the lives of those with autism. Access evidence-based courses, downloadable resources, and live Q&As with experts. Connect with professionals and parents in dedicated sub-groups.

Evidence-based practice trainingEnrollable courses on behavior changeFree weekly downloadable tools
🌐 Social Networking
(20)
ad-supported
7
Otsimo | Special Education 1+
Otsimo | Special Education 1+
Otsimo | Special Education 1+
Autism Games & Social Stories
Free

This app offers certified educational games and social stories designed for individuals with learning disorders, attention deficits, and autism. It helps develop cognitive, communication, and motor skills through personalized learning paths and customizable settings.

Personalized learning pathCustomizable game settingsDetailed progress reports
📚 Education
(590)
free with in-app purchases
8
Visual Schedule Daily Routine
Visual Schedule Daily Routine
Visual Schedule Daily Routine
Kids and ADHD Organizer
Free

This app helps parents and children plan daily routines using visual aids like pictures, icons, and timers. It simplifies understanding schedules, reduces repetitive questions, and motivates kids to complete tasks, especially beneficial for those with focus challenges.

Create daily schedules and tasksOver 130 visual iconsAdd custom task photos
📊 Productivity
(743)
free with in-app purchases
9
Visuals2Go
Visuals2Go
Visuals2Go
A Voice To Be Heard
Free

This app provides an all-in-one solution for individuals with communication and learning difficulties. It supports various communication needs, from single messages to sentence building, and allows users to print visuals for hands-on learning. Designed for educators, therapists, and parents, it aims to give a voice to those who struggle with speech.

Create single messages or build sentencesSearchable image library for visual promptsPrintable visuals on various templates
📚 Education
(1.4K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Autism ABC App
Autism ABC App
Autism ABC App
Special education & Autism
Free

This app offers games and activities designed to help children with autism achieve developmental results. It features a simple, flexible interface suitable for all ages and levels, with AI-driven difficulty adjustment and anonymous data sharing for research.

AI-driven difficulty adjustmentGames and activities for skill developmentFlexible content for all ages and levels
📚 Education
(129)
free with in-app purchases
11
Autism Advisor
Autism Advisor
Autism Advisor
IEP and 504 plan advisor
Free
📚 Education
(0)
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Undivided App
Undivided App
Undivided App
Unstoppable Together.
Free

Connect with expert guidance and a supportive community for families caring for children with disabilities. Create personalized plans, track progress, and reduce stress to enjoy more family moments.

Connect with expert NavigatorsCreate personalized care plansSecurely store child's information
🌟 Lifestyle
(16)
free
13
SnapType
SnapType
SnapType
by SNAPTYPE, LLC
Free

This app allows students to easily complete school worksheets by adding text to images of their assignments using their device's keyboard. It's a helpful tool for those who struggle with handwriting, enabling them to share their completed work via print, email, or other sharing options.

Add text to worksheet imagesImport worksheets from deviceUse device keyboard for input
📚 Education
(368)
free with in-app purchases
14
Autism Apps
Autism Apps
Autism Apps
by Touch Autism
Free

Discover a curated list of applications designed for individuals with autism, Down syndrome, and other special needs. This resource categorizes apps and provides searchable descriptions, links to reviews, and video demonstrations to help users find the right tools.

Curated app list for special needsOver 30 app categoriesSearchable app descriptions
📚 Education
(20)
free
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Visual Choices AAC
Visual Choices AAC
Visual Choices AAC
Early Communicators & Autism
Free

This app provides a communication tool for early communicators, aiding in language and speech development. It offers customizable choice boards, integrated AAC, and speech promotion features, designed with early intervention experts.

Present choices using photosBuild language with AAC and signing videosPromote speech with lip animations
📚 Education
(143)
free with in-app purchases
16
Kids Autism Games - AutiSpark
Kids Autism Games - AutiSpark
Kids Autism Games - AutiSpark
Communication & Speech Therapy
Free

An educational app designed for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It offers a variety of interactive games to help kids learn essential skills like communication, language, math, and problem-solving. The app is developed with input from special educators and therapists.

Communication and speech therapy gamesLearning basic conceptsSorting and matching activities
📚 Education
(6.8K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Brolly Logs
Brolly Logs
Brolly Logs
Special Education Tracking
Free
📚 Education
(0)
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Social Story Creator & Library
Social Story Creator & Library
Social Story Creator & Library
Easily Create, Print & Share
Free

Create, share, and print visual stories, schedules, and prompts. This tool supports children with special needs by breaking down social skills and situations into easy-to-understand steps with pictures and text. It's designed for educators, therapists, and parents.

Create stories with pictures, recordings, and textShare stories with other usersPrint PDF versions of stories
📚 Education
(114)
free with in-app purchases
19
Boom Cards
Boom Cards
Boom Cards
Activities Made By Educators
Free

This app allows students to play interactive, self-grading digital flashcards on their iOS devices. It syncs with a teacher's account, enabling assignment of activities and performance tracking. Millions of educators trust this platform for engaging learning experiences.

Self-grading digital flashcardsSynchronizes with Boom ClassroomAssign materials to classes
📚 Education
(4)
free
20
Bookshare Reader
Bookshare Reader
Bookshare Reader
Read and listen to books
Free

Access a vast library of ebooks designed for individuals with reading barriers. Enjoy high-quality audio narration and customize your reading experience with adjustable fonts, colors, and speeds. Continue reading seamlessly from where you left off.

Access millions of ebooksHigh-quality audio narrationCustomizable reading experience
📚 Education
(65)
free

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