Head-to-head · Autism Learning Apps
Stories Online For Autism (SOFA) vs MITA (Mental Imagery Therapy for Autism)
Stories Online For Autism (SOFA) leads on 2 checks, MITA (Mental Imagery Therapy for Autism) on 2, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreStories Online For Autism (SOFA) · 9.1/10
- Free planboth
Stories Online For Autism (SOFA) scores higher on our rubric for autism learning apps: 9.1 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
Stories Online For Autism (SOFA) offers social stories; MITA (Mental Imagery Therapy for Autism) doesn't. MITA (Mental Imagery Therapy for Autism) offers academic practice; Stories Online For Autism (SOFA) doesn't. MITA (Mental Imagery Therapy for Autism) offers offline use; Stories Online For Autism (SOFA) doesn't publish it. Stories Online For Autism (SOFA) offers custom content; MITA (Mental Imagery Therapy for Autism) doesn't.
Stories Online For Autism (SOFA) is the better fit for families wanting a free, customizable social-story app. MITA (Mental Imagery Therapy for Autism) is the better fit for families seeking adaptive language and academic practice.
- Stories Online For Autism (SOFA) fits best
Families wanting a free, customizable social-story app
- MITA (Mental Imagery Therapy for Autism) fits best
Families seeking adaptive language and academic practice
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Side by side
| Feature | Stories Online For Autism (SOFA) 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | MITA (Mental Imagery Therapy for Autism) 7.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 7.7 |
| Ranking | #1 in Autism Learning Apps | #4 in Autism Learning Apps |
| Best for | Families wanting a free, customizable social-story app | Families seeking adaptive language and academic practice |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Stories Online For Autism (SOFA) 2/6 · MITA (Mental Imagery Therapy for Autism) 2/6 | ||
| Autism-focused AAC | — | — |
| Visual schedules | Not published | — |
| Social stories | ✓ (best) | — |
| Academic practice | — | ✓ (best) |
| Offline use | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Custom content | ✓ (best) | — |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Stories Online For Autism (SOFA) is a free mobile app from the University of Bath for parents, carers, teachers, and practitioners supporting autistic children. Adults can create or adapt social stories, add personal photos and text, build… Read the review → |
MITA (Mental Imagery Therapy for Autism) is a mobile app for young children with autism, combining language therapy and cognitive exercises. It is aimed at families seeking adaptive practice across communication and academic skills, with a… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Stories Online For Autism (SOFA) — where it wins
- Free plan includes story creation, editing, and a pre-written library
- Child profiles, assignments, photos, narration, and feedback support personalization
- Available on both iOS and Android with private or public story options
Where it doesn't
- Mobile deployment only, with no desktop or web version listed
- Does not provide AAC support or academic practice activities
- Support is provided through email
MITA (Mental Imagery Therapy for Autism) — where it wins
- Exercises adapt in difficulty to a child’s performance
- Covers language, reading, writing, numbers and arithmetic
- Parent’s Corner provides progress reports and achievement metrics
Where it doesn't
- No AAC support, visual schedules or social stories
- Custom content is not supported
- Premium pricing is not specified
- Stories Online For Autism (SOFA)9.1/10 · Free plan
A free, customizable social-story app with child modes, profiles, photos, and narration.
Visit SOFAFull verdict → - MITA (Mental Imagery Therapy for Autism)7.7/10 · Free plan
Adaptive puzzles pair language and academic practice with parent progress reports.
Visit MITAFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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