Free sensory, AAC & calming apps — no paywalls, ever

Sensory Shock is a free collection of 116 browser-based accessibility apps: AAC communication boards, visual timers and schedules, breathing and calm-down tools, sensory rooms, emotional-regulation aids, and early-learning games. The apps are built for autistic kids and adults, AAC users, and people with sensory-processing differences — and for the parents, teachers, speech-language pathologists, and occupational therapists who support them. Every app is free forever: no paywalls, no accounts, no sign-ups, and nothing to install. Open any app below and it runs instantly in your browser on iPads, Android tablets, phones, Chromebooks, and classroom touchscreens. Favorites and settings stay on your own device. Learn more about the project.

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Communication & AAC (13)

• AAC FreeComplete AAC system with eye/head tracking, switch access, custom boards, therapist mode.
• Break CardVisual break request card with timer.
• Choice BoardPresent visual choices with photos or symbols.
• Feelings CheckExpress how you feel with emoji faces and colors.
• First/Then BoardSimple two-step visual schedule.
• Gentle WordsPractice kind words and phrases.
• Pain LocatorTap on body outline to mark pain.
• Social StoriesCreate and view social stories.
• Talk ButtonLarge 3D WebGL button speaks custom phrase on tap.
• Token BoardVisual token economy system.
• Turn TakingVisual turn-taking support with optional timer.
• Visual Scene DisplayCreate communication scenes with photos and hotspots.
• Yes/No ButtonsClear yes/no buttons with customizable colors and sounds.

Regulation & Emotions (25)

• 5-Point ScaleIncredible 5-Point Scale for self-regulation.
• Bathroom ReminderVisual bathroom reminder with timer.
• Breathing Exercises8 breathing techniques with visual animations.
• Bubble PopPop floating bubbles with touch.
• Calm CounterCount down with soothing animations and breathing prompts.
• Emoji StretchStretch and distort emoji faces.
• Emotion MetaphorsExpress emotions through weather and color metaphors.
• Energy MeterTrack energy levels throughout the day.
• Engine SpeedHow Does Your Engine Run? Track alertness.
• Feeling ThermometerVisual thermometer to rate emotion intensity.
• Friendship RecipeVisual recipe for friendship skills.
• Gratitude JarCollect gratitude notes in a virtual jar.
• Heartbeat SyncCalming heartbeat that gradually slows. Sync your breathing to it and settle your body down.
• Hunger ScaleRate hunger and fullness levels.
• Magic TouchTouch anywhere for magical visual effects.
• Perspective TakingPractice seeing others perspectives.
• Sensory Diet Cards48+ sensory activity cards by system.
• Size of ProblemRate problem size from tiny to huge.
• Slime StretchStretch and squish virtual slime.
• SoundscapeCalming ambient soundscapes.
• Vestibular TimerTimed vestibular movement activities.
• Visual StimMesmerizing visual patterns and animations.
• Visual TimerVisual countdown with color-coded progress ring.
• Whole Body ListeningVisual guide for whole body listening.
• Worry BoxWrite worries and put them away visually.

Learning & Speech (17)

• ABC PhonicsLearn letter sounds with visual and audio.
• Articulation PracticePractice speech sounds in words.
• Color MixingMix colors together and discover what they make. Playful color exploration for young learners.
• Flashcard CreatorCreate custom flashcard decks with speech.
• Letter TracingTrace letters with visual guides and audio.
• Minimal PairsPractice minimal pair contrasts.
• Opposites MatchMatch opposite words with pictures.
• Rhyming GameMatch rhyming words with audio feedback.
• Shape SorterDrag shapes to matching holes.
• SonicMindComprehensive auditory processing training.
• Speech FeedbackDelayed and frequency altered feedback.
• Speech MirrorCamera mirror for speech practice.
• Touch & LearnTouch objects to hear names.
• Tracing PathsTrace lines, curves, and shapes to build the fine-motor control that comes before handwriting.
• Volume CoachVisual feedback for voice volume.
• Word BuilderBuild words letter by letter.
• Word StimulationWords with pictures and speech.

Sensory Tools & Calming (55)

• 5-4-3-2-1 GroundingGuided sensory grounding exercise.
• Animal SoundsTap friendly animals to hear their sounds. A simple cause-and-effect soundboard for early learners.
• Aurora BorealisFlowing northern lights simulation.
• Basketball ShootFlick the ball into the hoop. Simple, satisfying arcade shooting with gentle physics.
• Block StackStack blocks with tilt gravity.
• Breathing BuddyAnimated character to breathe with.
• Bubble WrapPop endless sheets of virtual bubble wrap with satisfying sounds.
• Calm Down JarShake glitter jar, watch it settle.
• Camera ThereminControl sound with light and motion.
• Candle FlameWatch a gentle candle flame flicker and sway. Tap to make it dance.
• Chill DriveRelaxing top-down driving.
• Chill FarmRelaxing farm clicker. Grow crops, raise animals.
• Chill Fruit SliceSlice falling fruit. No bombs.
• Chill RunnerRelaxing endless runner with optional fail.
• Chill SnakeClassic snake with chill mode.
• Emotion ThermometerRate emotional intensity visually.
• Endless PongClassic pong with endless mode.
• Falling SandMesmerizing falling sand simulation.
• Finger PaintSimple finger painting canvas.
• FirefliesGlowing fireflies at dusk.
• Fireworks DisplayTap anywhere to launch fireworks!
• Fish TankA peaceful virtual aquarium. Feed the fish, tap the glass, and watch them swim.
• Flappy PlaneTap to fly with optional fail mode.
• Galaxy SwirlSwirl stars and nebulas.
• Gentle BreakoutBrick breaking with gentle mode.
• Kinetic BallsSpawn, explode, attract colorful balls with tilt.
• Lava LampCalming lava lamp with floating blobs.
• Magic WandDrag to leave sparkle trails.
• Memory MatchClassic memory card matching game.
• Memory TilesClassic memory matching game.
• Nature SoundscapesLayer forest, rain, birds, and stream sounds into your own calming nature mix.
• Neon TrailsDraw glowing neon lines that fade.
• Ocean WavesRolling ocean waves with gentle sound. A calming shoreline you can watch and hear.
• One Note PianoSingle note piano cause and effect.
• Park Trail WalkVirtual walk through a park with nose tracking.
• Peaceful InvadersClassic arcade without stress.
• Plasma BallLightning follows your finger.
• Plinko DropDrop balls through pegs into slots.
• Pop BalloonsTap floating balloons to pop them.
• Rain on WindowRaindrops race down a window pane. Trace them with your finger as rain patters softly.
• Rain SoundsSteady rainfall ambience with adjustable intensity for focus, calm, or sleep.
• Singing BowlsStrike and ring singing bowls with long, soothing resonant tones.
• Sky BounceBounce through sky collecting stars.
• StarfieldFly through space with streaming stars.
• Tap & ReactTap anywhere for colorful reactions.
• Tilt MazeRoll a ball through randomly generated mazes. Tilt your device, drag, or use arrow keys.
• Visual MotorFollow moving targets with touch.
• Visual ScheduleVisual daily schedule with checkoffs.
• Visual TimerVisual countdown timer with presets.
• Water SimulationInteractive water physics.
• Webcam Goal KicksAim with your head, raise hand to kick.
• White NoiseWhite, pink, and brown noise for focus, calm, and sleep. Simple controls, no interruptions.
• Wind ChimesBrush through hanging wind chimes for soft, randomized melodic tones.
• Zen MatchRelaxing match-3 puzzle. No timer.
• Zen SkiRelaxing skiing with tilt controls.

Physical & Movement (4)

• Arm Raise CounterCount arm raises with camera tracking.
• Sit to StandCount sit-to-stand exercises.
• Stretch TimerVisual timer for stretching exercises.
• Walking RhythmA metronome and cadence trainer for walking practice. Set steps per minute and follow the beat.

Printables (2)

• Maze PrinterGenerate and print random mazes on your sticker printer.
• Sticker StudioDesign and print custom stickers with icons, text, rotation, and resizing. Supports multiple thermal printer protocols.

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Last updated: June 11, 2026