How StoryRetriever Compares
Honest, side-by-side comparisons with the other visual social narrative apps on the market. We highlight where StoryRetriever wins and where competitors have strengths too.
At a glance
A side-by-side comparison of the four most-asked-about visual social narrative apps.
| Feature | StoryRetriever | Pictello | Boardmaker | Choiceworks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | No | No | No |
| Starting price | $4.99/month (Silver) | $19.99 one-time per device | $299/year | $6.99 one-time |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Web | iOS only | iOS (partial), Web | iOS only |
| SLP-family sharing | Built in | Manual export only | Limited | No |
| Offline | Yes | Yes | Limited | Yes |
| Cross-device sync | Yes | No | Limited | No |
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StoryRetriever vs Pictello
Pictello is the most established visual social narrative app, but it only works on iPad and iPhone. StoryRetriever works on every device and syncs stories between SLPs and families automatically.
Read comparison →StoryRetriever vs Boardmaker
Boardmaker is a full-featured clinical tool at $299/year. StoryRetriever focuses on the SLP-to-family handoff with a free tier, cross-device access, and child-friendly reading.
Read comparison →StoryRetriever vs Choiceworks
Choiceworks excels at visual schedules and choice boards. StoryRetriever is purpose-built for visual social narratives with SLP-family collaboration and cross-platform support.
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