Features & Capabilities

Designed by an Occupational Therapist. First & Then is a very simple app that uses a board with photos to show that one activity must happen before the next can occur. A fantastic tool for visual learners!

The idea behind a First & Then board is to encourage a child to complete an activity that they don’t particularly enjoy. The board motivates the child to engage in a less preferred activity, knowing that a preferred activity (or a reward) will follow. For example, the ‘first’ activity may be something such as handwriting, homework, eating vegetables, using the toilet or visiting the dentist. The ‘then’ activity may be playing outside, computer time or a chocolate treat.

The App is extremely simple to use, the board is set up from one page, with clear prompts to help along the way.

The app allows the user to quickly and simply insert photos from the device’s camera or photo library, meaning that ‘First & Then’ boards can be made on-the-go and with little fuss. Photos taken are saved within the App to use again and again.

The app includes a coloured visual timer, that the user can choose to use, to show the child how long they need to spend on an activity. As well as a digital display, the time is also represented by a coloured pie chart. When the pie is green, the child needs to keep going. When the pie turns amber, the child needs to get ready to finish. The pie turns red when it is time to stop the activity.

The app also includes a ‘Finished box’. The child can drag the photo into this box when the activity is completed.

The App is complete with the option to use exciting tones to reward the child for completing the activity.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Alisha Forrest
Rating:
2.10
(9)
Version:
2.1 Last updated: 2018-02-08
Version code:
825663991
Creation date:
2013-06-09
Compatible devices:
Size:
36.86MB
Price:
1.99
Full description:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-12
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Developed by:
Alisha Forrest
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/first-then/id655591623

User Reviews

This app is simple and easy to use for early learners. I like the ability to take photos and add quickly to create a visual. The option to utilize a visual timer for each activity and place in the finished bucket is great. I’ve not had any difficulty utilizing this. It functions as described for a great price.
by st*****, 2025-10-13

I like how simple it is. I don’t need more than two spaces. BUT the “library” is severely lacking. Also, you can’t save cards to use again. Many times we need the same one and I have to go through and create it again in a time when I need it ready immediately. I also had no luck using the box when “firsts” were completed. Very disappointed.
by Ma*****, 2020-10-18

Timer doesn’t work, dragging items to the “finished” box doesn’t work. Buyer beware.
by ca*****, 2020-06-19
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