First Then Board

Visual sequencing comms board

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

First Then Board is a visual schedule tool that helps children, and anyone who benefits from structure, understand what comes now — and what comes next — using their own photos or visual supports. Whether you're a parent, teacher, therapist, or caregiver, First Then Board provides a clear, calming way to communicate daily activities, transitions, and expectations without relying on words. Log each completed routine with a tap — or hold to note when more time was needed — and export a full progress report to share with your care team or include in an IEP update. This began as a personal project to help my daughter with autism navigate daily routines, and it's grown into a tool designed to support other families facing the same challenges. ~~~FREE FEATURES~~~ • Simple First → Then board with customizable photo panels • Add up to 5 middle steps for multi-step routines • Use photos from your camera, photo library, or visual supports • Add text labels under each image • Pinch to zoom and reposition photos • Drag to swap panels instantly • Switch between vertical and side-by-side layouts • Reset boards quickly • Available in English and Spanish • Step-by-step tutorial (replay anytime) • Free version includes ads ~~~PREMIUM FEATURES~~~ • Ad-free experience • Unsplash integration — search millions of real-world photos directly in the app • Built-in timer with automatic celebration • Screen lock mode • Dark and light mode • Check off tasks as you go with a visual overlay • Quick Boards — save and reuse routines instantly • Scheduled boards — auto-load routines by day and time • Child profiles — manage multiple children with separate data • Per-child PIN protection for privacy • Log "Needs More Time" alongside completions — no judgment, just data • Tap any past routine to reload it instantly • Export history to CSV for IEP reports and care team updates • 90-day completion history — track daily routines at a glance • Saved photo library & favorites across sessions Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Ratings & Reviews

  • 5.0
    out of 5
    3 Ratings

Adjusted Unsplash search query so it only searches after you hit enter.

Version 1.6.1

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    Information

    Seller
    • Angelo Cipollaro
    Size
    • 11 MB
    Category
    • Education
    Compatibility
    Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 26.0 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 26.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 26.0 or later.
    Languages
    • English
    Age Rating
    4+
    In-App Purchases
    Yes
    • First Then Premium Yearly $19.99
    • First Then Premium Lifetime $34.99
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    Copyright
    • © 2026 ChipTech LLC
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