OT Tools
Education
$29.99 · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
OT Tools is designed to make learning more accessible for students who face challenges with reading, writing, or staying organized. Developed by an occupational therapist, this all-in-one app brings essential supports together in one place:
• OCR Reader – Instantly convert printed text into digital format, have it read aloud, and see each word highlighted as it’s spoken. Perfect for making school reading tasks accessible for students with reading difficulties.
• Worksheet Annotator – Complete worksheets directly on your device, then print or share with teachers. Ideal for students who struggle with handwriting or managing paper assignments.
• Brain Web – A visual mind-mapping tool to help students brainstorm, organize ideas, and plan assignments. Optimized for iPad to take advantage of the larger screen for easier interaction.
• Planner – A fun and flexible weekly planner that helps students stay organized. Customize subjects, add notes, and track progress with checkboxes. Completed tasks turn green, and finishing a day triggers a confetti celebration. Great for academic, therapy, or personal goals.
• Printable Resources – Access printable versions of tools and activities for students who prefer physical copies.
Whether you’re a student, parent, educator, or therapist, OT Tools offers flexible, engaging solutions to support diverse learning needs and promote independence.
more Fixed inconsistent “Read to Me” button behavior in the Reader Tool.
5.1.4 Oct 8
• Study Session Worksheet Menu: Access Save, Load Old Worksheet, New Worksheet, Export/Share, and Highlight settings directly from the Worksheet tab.
• Improved Worksheet Layout: Added a translucent glass-style menu button, removed the redundant Share PDF button, and tightened spacing to keep bottom tools accessible.
• Text Box Guidance: Empty text boxes now display a light microphone and typing hint that disappears when text is entered.
5.1.3 Oct 4
What’s New in Version 5.1.2:
- Added Auto-place Overlays (Beta) to Math Worksheet. Automatically finds printed addition, subtraction, and multiplication problems and adds editable overlays.
- Supports horizontal and vertical problem layouts, including widely spaced subtraction problems.
- Keeps existing overlays and answers intact.
Auto-placement is a beta feature: Please review detected numbers and positions. Manual placement remains available for any missed problems.
5.1.2 Sep 28
What’s New in 5.1.1
- Improved math worksheet recognition, including subtraction signs and nearby problems.
- Reduced memory usage to help prevent crashes when selecting math problems.
- Improved worksheet overlay visibility in Dark Mode.
- Tap a text box to start typing, or tap outside a math overlay to dismiss its controls.
- Cleaner answer fields for horizontal math problems.
- Fixed Study Tools menus overlapping the bottom tabs on iPhone.
5.1.1 Sep 25
What's new in version 5.1.0:
• Worksheet: Repaired Files and iCloud imports, with loading feedback and clear errors. Multi-page PDFs can now be annotated page by page, saved, reopened, and shared as one PDF. Word and Pages selections provide guidance for exporting to PDF first.
• Worksheet text boxes: Press and hold to type. The math tools appear with the iPad keyboard, and the document moves up when needed to keep your text box visible without resizing the page.
• Math Worksheet: Added vertical and horizontal problem layouts, improved operator recognition, and better-fitting overlays. Horizontal problems no longer show unnecessary editing controls.
• Reader: Added support for a paired switch to control reading, with adjustable and collapsible onscreen controls. The voice menu identifies available Premium and Enhanced voices.
Scanned pages and your place are restored when you return.
• Study Session: Worksheets and annotations are restored when you return, and annotated PDFs can be shared directly.
• Layout: Reduced empty space above worksheets and improved the placement of menus and controls.
5.1.0 Sep 21
What’s New in Version 5.0.0
• Reorganized Main Menu: Tools are now grouped into four categories: Reading & Writing, Math, Organization & Planning, and Resources & Support.
• Reader Tool Improvements: Users can now upload multiple pages at once, scroll through pages, and have content read aloud.
• Worksheet Tool Improvements: Refined text box behavior and added fingerprint markup, providing another way for students who have difficulty with typing or dictation to complete worksheets.
• New Study Session Tool: Allows students to use the Worksheet and Reader tools together, making it easy to switch between reading material and worksheet questions.
• New Math Worksheet Tool: Students can digitize individual math problems and complete their answers electronically.
• Brain Web Enhancements: Improved performance and added the ability to export an editable hierarchical Word/Pages document that students can continue typing into.
• Planner Enhancements: Performance improvements for a smoother planning experience.
• New Word Bank Tool: Uses Apple’s onboard Apple Intelligence to generate topic-based word banks. Words and definitions can be read aloud, and dictionary definitions are available for each word.
• New How-To Videos: Onboard instructional videos have been added to help users learn how to use the features and tools throughout OT Tools.
5.0.0 Aug 9
This update adds support for exporting annotated worksheets as either JPEG or PDF, giving users more flexibility when saving and sharing their work.
3.3.2 Apr 18
Resolved menu layout issues in Brain Web.
3.3.1 Apr 14
Bug fixes, performance improvements, and UI enhancements
3.3.0 Apr 6
OT Tools v3.1.6 - What’s New
• Added Reader Tips to clearly guide scrolling vs. text selection in OCR Reader.
• Added worksheet text-to-speech speed control for easier listening customization.
• Added lock text box feature to prevent accidental edits/moves while working.
• Fixed Planner button behavior for more reliable navigation and use.
• General performance and stability improvements.
3.1.6 Mar 7
Bug fixes & performance improvements.
3.1.5 Mar 2
What's new in Version 3.1.4:
• Optimized and improved the Brain Web graphic organizer for a smoother, more responsive user experience.
3.1.4 Feb 27
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
3.1.3 Feb 23
What’s New in Version 3.1.2:
User Experience Improvements
• Worksheet: Enhanced textbox behavior for a smoother and more intuitive editing experience.
• Improved markup menu behavior to make formatting easier and more reliable.
Planner Enhancements
• Fixed issues with exam and assignment notifications so alerts are more consistent and dependable.
Bug Fixes & Performance
• Various bug fixes and performance improvements for a more stable and responsive app.
3.1.2 Feb 22
Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.
3.1.1 Feb 16
What’s New in Version 3.1.0
• Planner updates – Added Test and Assignment reminders to help students stay organized and on track
• Worksheet improvements – Added a Stop button for the read-aloud feature and corrected menu formatting on iPhone
• Math Gate fix – Resolved an issue where the keyboard covered the response field
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
3.1.0 Feb 15
What’s New in Version 3.0.0
• Reader improvements
Added visual guides to help students more accurately place reading boundary boxes.
• Worksheet enhancements
– New text-to-speech boundary box supports multi-line read-back
– More accessible and streamlined toolbar
– Text boxes now appear where tapped and support dictation
– New markup toolbar for circling, connecting, and annotating responses
• New printable resources
Included a handwriting checklist, plus a sample passage and worksheet for practice and demonstrations.
• Bug fixes & performance improvements
General stability, responsiveness, and reliability updates.
3.0.0 Feb 9
What's new in version 2.3.2:
• Corrected background formatting in Planner;
• Minor bug fixes.
2.3.2 12/27/2025
What’s New in Version 2.3.1:
• Added a Help button to both the Worksheet and Reader for easier navigation and support
• Increased scanned image size in the Reader to improve clarity and usability
• Added Snap To alignment tools in the Worksheet for cleaner, faster layout adjustments
• Optimized textbox behavior for smoother editing and improved performance
2.3.1 12/14/2025
What's new in Version 2.3.0:
Reformatted the toolbar in the Worksheet Annotator to improve overall user experience. This update restores full text-formatting tools—including adjustable text size—and adds new controls such as trash, undo, and a read-aloud feature for selected text boxes. Also includes corrections for deprecated code and various bug fixes to enhance stability.
2.3.0 11/14/2025
What's new in Version 2.2.0:
• The annotation toolbar is now tucked neatly into an expandable menu. Tap Tools to reveal all options.
• Bug Fixes & Stability Updates – Minor improvements to text box editing, exporting, and OCR recognition.
2.2.0 10/31/2025
What’s New in OT Tools 2.1.3
• Handwriting Checklist Update: Added visual examples to each checklist item — helping students better understand handwriting concepts through engaging, animated visuals.
•Worksheet Annotator Improvements: You can now save and reload worksheets, making it easier to continue working over multiple sessions.
• General Enhancements: Minor bug fixes, improved performance, and smoother navigation throughout the app.
2.1.3 10/21/2025
• Worksheets can now be saved! Create, edit, and revisit your annotated worksheets anytime.
• Larger tap targets on Handwriting Checklist — tap anywhere on a checklist row to toggle.
• Fun optional emoji celebrations for completed items.
• Added Clear Checklist button for quick resets when using the Handwriting Checklist.
• Improved layout, smoother haptics, and minor stability updates.
2.1.2 10/13/2025
What’s New:
• Added a Math Keyboard for easier input on worksheets
• Introduced Text-to-Speech overlays in the Worksheet Annotator for accessible reading support
• Minor bug fixes and performance improvements
2.1.1 09/10/2025
• Handwriting Checklist with fun, animated checkmarks and gentle haptics to engage students in self-assessment of their handwriting.
• Word Tools: Type any word and preview it on 3-line, 2-line, single-rule, or no-line guides.
• Adjustable guide opacity, optional lowercase zone and multi-color zones for quick visual cues.
2.1.0 08/21/2025
Fixed inconsistent “Read to Me” button behavior in the Reader Tool.
more Version 5.1.4 Oct 8
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