Behavior Observation: BOSS3.4.2 - App Store

Transform classroom behavior tracking with BOSS - the professional observation tool trusted by educators and clinicians nationwide. Capture systematic behavior data in minutes and turn it into clean, defensible reports that drive meaningful interventions.

Built for school psychologists, ABA professionals, and special education teams conducting functional behavior assessments (FBA), IEP support, and progress monitoring.

SYSTEMATIC OBSERVATION, DONE RIGHT
. Momentary time sampling and partial-interval recording, the way the BOSS protocol intends
. Customizable session duration and observation intervals
. Track Engaged (Active / Passive) and Non-Engaged (Motor / Verbal / Passive) behaviors
. Built-in peer comparison intervals for classroom-referenced context
. Teacher-Directed Instruction (TDI) tracking - configurable per observation
. Virtual observation mode: record camera and microphone status in remote sessions
. Haptic interval cues keep your eyes on the student, not on a timer

CLINICAL-GRADE CHARTS AND REPORTS - REDESIGNED
. Every chart now shows value labels on every bar: read exact percentages at a glance
. Color-vision-deficiency-safe palette that stays legible in print and on screen
. Export polished PDF reports, spreadsheet-ready CSV, and shareable HTML
. Charts render identically in the app and in your exports - what you see is what you file

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
. Works fully offline - sessions, data, and reports live on your device
. Nothing is uploaded to any server; data leaves the app only when you choose to export it
. Dark mode support throughout

ONE-TIME PURCHASE
. No subscriptions, no accounts, no ads

Version History New: Send diagnostics in Settings > Support. If the app misbehaves, you can preview a short technical report and share it with our support team. It never includes student or observation data. 3.4.2 3d ago Live sessions run smoother and use much less processing power, fixing the freezes and delayed taps some users saw on slower devices. 3.4.1 4d ago • Smooth, responsive feedback on every tap and interaction
• New intro walkthrough videos to get started quickly
• Smoother live session timer that uses less battery
• Stability improvements 3.4.0 Sep 28 • Completely redesigned clinical charts — value labels on every bar, exact percentages at a glance
• Color-blind-safe chart palette, legible in print
• Configurable TDI display per observation
• Faster, crisper chart rendering with a new graphics engine
• Report fidelity: PDF/HTML/CSV exports verified end-to-end on iOS and Android
• Dark mode polish and stability improvements 3.3.1 Jul 18 • Fixed critical data loss - observations now save reliably
• Enhanced peer interval visibility indicators
• Redesigned PDF exports with full-width charts
• Added swipe-to-delete for observation management
• Improved dark mode display and app stability

Enhanced data reliability for behavior observation professionals. 3.1.1 10/01/2025 BOSS v3.0 - Major Performance Upgrade

Transform your behavior observations with our most powerful update yet!

What's New

Lightning-Fast Performance
Experience dramatically faster app startup, smoother behavior tracking, and seamless
navigation throughout your observation sessions.

Enhanced Observation Experience
- Smarter Interface: Redesigned observation screens with intuitive behavior tracking that
responds instantly to your touch
- Visual Progress Tracking: New progress indicators keep you informed during sessions
without missing a moment
- Background Timer Protection: Your observation sessions now continue accurately even if you
switch apps or receive calls

Advanced Data Export & Sharing
- Rich PDF Reports: Generate comprehensive observation reports with professional charts and
behavior summaries
- Flexible Data Formats: Export your data as detailed PDFs, CSV files, or interactive HTML
reports
- Visual Charts: Beautiful, easy-to-read charts that make behavior patterns crystal clear
- Instant Sharing: Share observation results directly from the app with teachers, parents,
or colleagues

Modern Design & Accessibility
- Dark Mode Support: Easy on the eyes during long observation sessions
- Better Navigation: Streamlined interface makes it easier to create observations and view
results
- Professional Polish: Updated design that looks great on any device

Rock-Solid Reliability
- Enhanced Stability: Completely rebuilt foundation ensures consistent performance
- Automatic Data Protection: Your observations are safely stored and backed up
- Comprehensive Testing: Extensively tested to ensure every feature works 

Perfect for Educators & Clinicians

Whether you're tracking student engagement in the classroom or conducting behavioral
assessments, this update makes your observations more accurate, efficient, and professional
than ever before.

Ready to experience the difference? Update now and see why behavior observation
professionals choose BOSS for their most important work.

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This major update represents months of development focused on performance, reliability, and
user experience improvements that will transform how you conduct behavior observations. 3.0.0 09/03/2025 Upgrade to Expo 52 and Enhance PDF Reports

- Upgraded from Expo 51 to Expo 52 with all related dependencies
- Improved PDF report layout to show 4 charts per page (instead of 1 chart per page)
- Enabled New Architecture for iOS
- Bumped app version to 2.5.0 2.5.0 06/07/2025 This update focuses on improving report generation, print quality, and overall user experience while tracking observation sessions.

Improved PDF Reports: Reorganized and reformatted observation reports with clear section headers and better visual organization

Enhanced Mobile Viewing: Added scrolling support on the main tracking screen for better usability on all devices

Better PDF Printing: Optimized page breaks and layout settings to ensure reports print consistently and professionally

Notes Enhancement: Added character counter (2000 max) for observation notes and improved the text input interface

UI Improvements:

Renamed "Session Charts" to "Chart Legend" for clarity
Each data section now has its own dedicated area with proper headings
Reorganized tracking buttons for a more intuitive workflow 2.4.0 03/05/2025 Major Improvements:

Enhanced app stability and performance through updated core libraries
Improved chart export functionality with more reliable data capture
Modernized UI components with better visual consistency
Better handling of sound effects, reducing potential issues when playing notification sounds
More reliable app state management when switching between apps or resuming from background

Visual & Interface Updates:

Updated button styles with improved color contrast
Added proper spacing between tracking buttons for easier interaction
Enhanced dark mode support with better color consistency
Added warning message about backing up observation data
Improved loading indicators and progress feedback

Bug Fixes:

Fixed issues with chart exports where some charts might not export correctly
Resolved potential crashes when rapidly switching between screens
Improved handling of app background/foreground transitions
Fixed memory leaks in observation tracking screens
Addressed several stability issues with data exports 2.3.0 11/19/2024 Hello Observers! we have some new features in this update:
- Export observations as CSV for building your own graphs
- adds TK grade level
- Adds Subject matter
- Fix report printing on black and white 2.2.0 01/01/2024 Bug fixes and SDK updates. 2.1 09/30/2023 Hello Observers! New release has a bunch of fixes and quality of life improvements. Let us know what you think!

- fixes dark mode pdf generation
- adds single chart export
- disables engaged behavior buttons until end of interval
- engaged behavior buttons turn red when active 2 03/02/2023 This update includes small fixes and tweaks. It also adds a stronger vibration at the end of each interval. 1.4.1 12/04/2022 This version adds an option for tracking Teacher Directed Instruction during peer intervals and also bug fixes. Happy observing! 1.4.0 12/21/2021 Performance improvements 1.3.2 12/09/2021 Fixes a case when the app could get stuck in a session. 1.3.1 10/22/2021 We we're able to add two new feature requests this release!
- Edit past intervals while in an Observation Session.
- Take notes on an observation at the end of session. 1.3.0 10/05/2021 Add bar chart labels, bug fixes 1.2.4 09/02/2021 Send haptic feedback after every interval. 1.2.3 02/25/2021 This new version adds a link to instructions on conducting observations. 1.2.2 02/16/2021 The app should perform just a little bit better. Bug fixes, UI Enhancements, and performance updates. 1.2.1 12/15/2020 The app should perform just a little bit better. Bug fixes, UI Enhancements, and performance updates. 1.2 12/13/2020 This version brings tracking multiple off-task behaviors in a single interval. Special thanks to School Psych Aubrey! 1.1 12/11/2020 Includes new feature requests and addresses some user feedback, special thanks to School Psych Jen!

- A sound plays and phone vibrates after every interval while tracking an observation session. Used to only play when target would change from Client to Peer and vice versa.
- The tracking screen background changes color when tracking Peer behaviors.
- Option to disable sound while in an observation session. 1.0.1 11/21/2020 1.0 11/07/2020