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Head-to-head · Autism Learning Apps

Stories Online For Autism (SOFA) vs SocialBlossom

Updated Sep 2026
Both researched from official sources
5 checks side by side

Higher score Stories Online For Autism (SOFA) #1 in Autism Learning Apps 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 6 features Visit SOFA

SocialBlossom #5 in Autism Learning Apps 7.4/10 Free plan · paid from $4.99/mo · 7-day trial Free plan✓ 2 of 6 features Visit SocialBlossom

Stories Online For Autism (SOFA) leads on 0 checks, SocialBlossom on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 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) · 9.2/10
Free planboth

Stories Online For Autism (SOFA) scores higher on our rubric for autism learning apps: 9.2 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

Stories Online For Autism (SOFA) is the better fit for families wanting a free, customizable social-story app. SocialBlossom is the better fit for families seeking broad social-emotional learning activities.

Stories Online For Autism (SOFA) fits best
Families wanting a free, customizable social-story app
SocialBlossom fits best
Families seeking broad social-emotional learning activities

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Side by side

Show only differences

Feature	Stories Online For Autism (SOFA) 9.2/10 Visit ↗	SocialBlossom 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	7.4
Ranking	#1 in Autism Learning Apps	#5 in Autism Learning Apps
Best for	Families wanting a free, customizable social-story app	Families seeking broad social-emotional learning activities
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	$4.99/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Mobile	Mobile
Platforms	iOS, Android	iOS, Android
Support	Email	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Stories Online For Autism (SOFA) 2/6 · SocialBlossom 2/6
Autism-focused AAC	—	Not published
Visual schedules	Not published	Not published
Social stories	✓	✓
Academic practice	—	Not published
Offline use	Not published	Not published
Custom content	✓	✓
Specs
Supported platforms	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	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	80+ games span social-emotional, communication, emotion and sensory activities AI-powered personalized stories can be created for a child's situation Free library access plus iOS and Android availability support flexible use
Cons	Mobile deployment only, with no desktop or web version listed Does not provide AAC support or academic practice activities Support is provided through email	Designed for children ages 3–10, limiting fit for older learners Mobile-only deployment may not suit desktop or classroom workflows Personalized stories beyond included credits require additional purchases
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 →	SocialBlossom is a mobile learning app for children ages 3–10, along with parents, educators and therapists. It brings together more than 80 therapeutic games aligned with CASEL social-emotional learning domains, speech and language… Read the review →

S Stories Online For Autism (SOFA)Autism Learning Apps 9.2Free plan
S SocialBlossomAutism Learning Apps 7.4Free plan · paid from $4.99/mo · 7-day trial

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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
SocialBlossom — where it wins
- 80+ games span social-emotional, communication, emotion and sensory activities
- AI-powered personalized stories can be created for a child's situation
- Free library access plus iOS and Android availability support flexible use
Where it doesn't
- Designed for children ages 3–10, limiting fit for older learners
- Mobile-only deployment may not suit desktop or classroom workflows
- Personalized stories beyond included credits require additional purchases

Stories Online For Autism (SOFA)9.2/10 · Free plan
A free, customizable social-story app with child modes, profiles, photos, and narration.
Visit SOFA Full verdict →
SocialBlossom7.4/10 · Free plan · paid from $4.99/mo · 7-day trial
A mobile app combining 80+ therapeutic games, social stories and communication activities.
Visit SocialBlossom Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

Last updated 29 Sep 2026 · How we research and update