There are hundreds of mobile apps available that are useful in OT practice. This page is intended to give you an idea of the types of apps available and suggestions for ones to try. We can't fit all of the useful apps that are out there on this page, so we definitely encourage you to search for more if you don't see something you like.
Most of the apps showcased here are free or inexpensive. See also the Apps for All tab for more apps that might be helpful for occupational therapists. Or check out these sites which list even more great apps:
You might also find the apps to be helpful as a way of managing and improving your practice.
Use these apps to help your clients develop life skills.
Practicing OTs recommend these apps for helping clients with fine motor skills or spatial reasoning needs. Some apps address both needs.
These versatile apps are used by OTs for patients with sensory processing disorder or who need help understanding cause and effect. Some of the apps were even created by licensed OTs.
A beautiful interactive realtime fluid dynamics simulation, control fluid flow and stunning colours at the tips of your fingers.
A beautiful interactive realtime fluid dynamics simulation, control fluid flow and stunning colours at the tips of your fingers.
Heat Pad is one of the first and most successful relaxation app in the App Store. For over 15 years, it has brought calm to millions with its signature heat-sensitive surface simulation that helps relaxing through gentle finger movements and hypnotic visual effects. We are now taking your relaxation journey to the next level by offering guided meditations and mixable soundscapes.
Innovative dictation software that allows users to speak into a microphone and have their words transcribed into a document. Useful for clients who have difficulty typing on a keyboard or those with repetitive use injuries.
Allows users to develop and hone different skills, including speech, language, cognition, memory, reading, attention, and comprehension, anytime, anywhere. Users can establish goal-setting prompts and personalized tasks and track their progress on their performance dashboards. Clinicians may create customized homework programs for speech, language, and cognitive therapy to keep therapy happening beyond the office setting.
Encourages users to develop good nutrition, improve sleeping habits, and become more active in their daily activities. This “daily life coach” for routine tasks is a daily planner and tracking app using behavioral science to help build healthy habits.
Teaches personal hygiene for everyone, from young children to older kids. It has 12 self-care tasks specifically designed for individuals with cognitive impairment and autism. Skills include face washing, showering, applying deodorant, using public bathrooms, and toothbrushing.
A fun, interactive way to train your brain and learn about how your mind works. Lumosity’s program consists of games designed to exercise memory, speed, flexibility and problem-solving.
