Comparison

Reflector Student vs SnapType

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Reflector Student

This app enables students to wirelessly mirror their iOS devices to a teacher's computer running specific software, even on restricted school networks. It provides a live view of all mirrored screens, making it easier for students to see shared content.

Highlights
  • Wireless screen mirroring for iOS devices
  • Connects to Reflector 4 desktop software
  • Works on restricted school networks
  • Live view of all mirrored screens
  • Easy connection via Bluetooth, QR codes, or auto-detection
  • Remembers previous connections
Features
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Reflector Student is a helpful companion app for anyone using Reflector 4 desktop screen mirroring software. It provides two key benefits: 1. It allows students to wirelessly connect iPad and iPhone devices to a teacher’s Reflector 4 software in schools with limited or restricted networks. Schools often have network setups that prevent screen mirroring. Reflector Student helps fix that problem. 2. Once connected, Reflector Student shows a live view of the other classroom devices that are mirrored to Reflector 4. This makes viewing shared content easier for students. How it works Using clever Bluetooth* and network auto-detection methods, Quick Connect® and QR codes, Reflector Student easily connects student iOS and iPadOS devices to teacher computers that are running Reflector 4. Once you’ve done this, open Control Center on your device, tap “Screen Mirroring” and you’ll see your Reflector-enabled computer as a mirroring destination. Once paired to a teacher computer, Reflector Student remembers the pairing to save valuable classroom time and prevent distractions in the future. *Bluetooth available on supported computers. Important! Use of Reflector Student REQUIRES the Reflector 4 application running on a computer. This is what the app connects to: http://www.airsquirrels.com/reflector/download/ View Connected Screens Reflector Student allows any paired student devices to view all of the screens connected to Reflector 4, including both teacher and student devices. Students no longer have to worry about where they’re positioned in the classroom to see shared content. It’s all shown right in the Reflector Student app. Easy Connections Some schools use separate networks for student and teacher devices, which can prevent screen mirroring between those devices. Reflector Student allows students to connect to Reflector 4 in almost any environment. Use auto-detection (Bluetooth and network), Quick Connect or QR codes to pair to Reflector 4. Once paired, the destination will appear in the iOS/iPadOS device’s AirPlay list. Saved Destinations Previous destinations are remembered for easy connections at any time in the future. Simply open Reflector Student and the device will pair to Reflector 4 again automatically. There’s no need to go through the pairing process again if you’re connecting to the same destination. Remember! Use of Reflector Student REQUIRES the Reflector 4 application running on a computer.

About

SnapType

This app allows students to easily complete school worksheets by adding text to images of their assignments using their device's keyboard. It's a helpful tool for those who struggle with handwriting, enabling them to share their completed work via print, email, or other sharing options.

Highlights
  • Add text to worksheet images
  • Import worksheets from device
  • Use device keyboard for input
  • Print completed worksheets
  • Email completed worksheets
  • Share completed worksheets
Features
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SnapType helps students keep up with their peers in class even when their penmanship holds them back. Students can easily complete school worksheets with the help of an iPad or iPhone. With SnapType, students can take a picture of their worksheets, or import worksheets from anywhere on their device. They can then use their iOS device keyboard to add text to these documents and print, email, or share their creations. It is the perfect solution for kids, and even adults, who struggle with their handwriting. Just read a few of our amazing testimonials: "Dear Amberlynn, Thank you so much for creating this app. You have changed the way my 12 year old son with dyspraxia functions in school. He is more independent and I cannot thank you enough. Please continue to help kids like my son. You are changing lives. Thank you." "Thank you for this ! I am going to talk to my sons teachers about this -you are a blessing ! I can honestly tell you that I have spent many hours crying inside an Hurting watching my son struggle to write pages of sentences and spelling words and other homework - to the point that I have stopped him and honestly wrote for him left handed to make it look more like a neater version of his because I could not take it anymore ! Thank you" "I just wanted to personally thank you for creating it, as this is an app that I use nearly every day with my son to do his homework. You have created an app with a simple interface, but with an incredibly powerful impact. Thank you." "It is wonderful and something so simple yet so so so important for little guys like mine who cannot write BUT is learning to type and has so much to say and SHOW." "We trialed SnapType with an 8-year old who is receiving school-based occupational therapy due to visual motor and visual perceptual issues. The biggest complaint from teachers about handwriting for this student was related to illegible answers on worksheets. The student quickly learned to take images of the worksheets with her iPad, upload them to the device and type in her answers. In addition to making her writing legible and eliminating issues with visual perceptual skills, the child's interest in the task was greatly improved, as was her pride in her work." "Thank you so much Amberlynn. What a wonderful idea and gift to those kids that struggle with dysgraphia. I have converted many a workbook page for my son. This is WONDERFUL!" "Thank you, thank you, thank you. I'm a mother of twins. My son is autistic and my daughter has cerebral palsy. They are still only 2 and a half... but I'm sure they will both need and use this. The fact that you have also made it free and are paying for it out of pocket is just the sweetest thing ever. I read about this last night and cried tears of joy. You are amazing! And I'm going to be telling everyone who will listen about you, this story, and your app. Thank you again, I truly appreciate it!!”

Screenshots

Reflector Student4 screens
SnapType4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SnapType at 64% against Reflector Student's 21%. SnapType also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.3) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 6 months). Reflector Student's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SnapType sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. Reflector Student asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SnapType holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SnapType has 366 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Reflector Student's written reviews are positive against 64% of SnapType's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reflector Student ships an update every 6 months, SnapType every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Reflector Student versus SnapType: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReflector StudentSnapType
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.3 (15 ratings)4.5 (366 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.1% of reviews64.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15366 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSquirrels LLCSNAPTYPE, LLC

Customer experience

Reflector Student

All ratings15 ratings
Positive6.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative93.3%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive21.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative73.2%

SnapType

All ratings366 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.7%

User reviews

Reflector Student

From 15 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well with license
  • 👍 Useful for educators
  • 👍 Multi-platform functionality
  • 👍 Easy to connect (sometimes)
  • 👍 Effective for presentations

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues
  • 🐛 App crashes often
  • 🐛 Not working with newer iOS
  • 🐛 Confusing setup
  • 🐛 Poor customer support

SnapType

From 366 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for learning difficulties
  • 👍 Helps with handwriting struggles
  • 👍 Improves work quality
  • 👍 Text-to-speech is helpful
  • 👍 Fills an unmet need

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Location is inaccurate
  • 🐛 Boxes don't move
  • 🐛 Automatic blur problem
  • 🐛 Voice is unnatural
  • 🐛 New version is expensive

Bugs and requests

Reflector Student

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • Connection fails repeatedly
  • App crashes during connection attempts
  • No PC name in screen mirroring list
  • Connected devices not displayed
  • Reflector Teacher app does not exist
Show 13 more
  • Audio out of sync with video
  • Crackling audio
  • App crashes constantly
  • Mirroring doesn't work after iOS 10 upgrade
  • AirPlay option stuck finding Apple TV
  • Cannot play video or sound with Air Play
  • Flickering mirrored image
  • App doesn't show connected devices since iOS 10 update
  • Watermark is larger than the clip
  • Cannot connect to Mac (El Capitan)
  • Student app has restricted conditions
  • Requires purchase of Director app
  • App crashes over and over on iPhone 6+

Requested features

7 requests
  • Improve connection reliability
  • Fix compatibility with newer iOS versions
  • Provide clear instructions for Reflector Teacher app
  • Offer better customer support
  • Allow refunds for non-functional apps
Show 2 more
  • Ensure 60fps mirroring output
  • Simplify setup process

SnapType

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Location is never where you tap
  • Boxes don’t move when you want it to
  • Automatic blur problem
  • Upgrade doesn't restore
  • Crashes when trying to install on iPad
Show 5 more
  • Keeps crashing
  • Will not let me delete more than 3 documents
  • Bought pro and when I tap restore it crashes
  • Can not save
  • Having issues getting the desired document or pic of worksheet to open

Requested features

5 requests
  • Fix automatic blur
  • Add erasing function for Apple Pencil
  • More space for documents (basic version)
  • Ability to write on SnapType (free version)
  • Enable text-to-speech for worksheet directions

In-app purchases

None

Reflector Student

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SnapType

Subscriptions1
  • Everything Unlocked14 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Reflector Student free?
Reflector Student is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SnapType free?
SnapType is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Reflector Student or SnapType?
SnapType is rated higher. Reflector Student averages 1.3 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while SnapType averages 4.5 from 366 ratings.
Do Reflector Student or SnapType have ads?
Neither Reflector Student nor SnapType shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reflector Student or SnapType?
Reflector Student ships an update every 6 months, and SnapType every 4 weeks. Most recently, Reflector Student was updated on November 1, 2026 and SnapType on November 2, 2026.

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