# CoughDrop vs TD Snap®

The clearest difference is monetization model: CoughDrop at free with in-app purchases against TD Snap®'s subscription. CoughDrop also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 30%). TD Snap®'s advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (810 vs 57). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CoughDrop sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and TD Snap® sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TD Snap® holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TD Snap® has 810 ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of CoughDrop's written reviews are positive against 30% of TD Snap®'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CoughDrop ships an update monthly, TD Snap® every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CoughDrop | TD Snap® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coughdrop/id1021384570/reviews) | **[4.2 (810 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/td-snap/id1072799231/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 57 | **810** |
| Positive reviews | **52.4% of reviews** | 29.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 59 MB | 3.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CoughDrop, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1021376117) | [Tobii Dynavox LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/446210474) |

## What reviewers say

### CoughDrop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coughdrop/id1021384570)

This app provides a modern communication and support tool for individuals with complex communication needs. It offers customizable boards with symbols, images, and audio, along with reporting features for support teams.

**Highlights:** Customizable communication boards, Rich symbol set and image personalization, User-recorded audio and speech synthesis, Cross-device synchronization, Support team access and collaboration, Built-in reporting and messaging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evaluator Access | $29.99 | one-time |
| Supporter Access | $44.99 | one-time |
| Communicator Access | $294.99 | one-time |


### TD Snap®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/td-snap/id1072799231)

This communication software assists individuals with speech and language disabilities by offering symbol-supported and text-based communication options. It features customizable page sets and editing tools, accessible via touch, eye gaze, and switch access. A subscription is required after a trial period.

**Highlights:** Symbol-supported and text-based page sets, Customizable editing tools, Touch, eye gaze, and switch access, Picture Communication Symbols library, Visual schedules and timers, Cloud-based content syncing

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gateway Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| PODD Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Metacom Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Speaking Upgrade Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Acapela Voices | $39.99 | one-time |
| Nuance Voices | $39.99 | one-time |
| Speaking Upgrade | $49.99 | one-time |
| METACOM Symbols | $49.99 | one-time |
| PODD Page Sets | $149.99 | one-time |
| Gateway Page Sets | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable
- 🚀 Intuitive navigation
- 👍 Helpful supports and features
- 🚀 Flexible and robust

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription model for voice
- 🐛 Voice issues after updates
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Removing previously paid features
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Voice disappearing after updates
- Crashes on launch
- Incompatibility with iPad Pro
- Inability to restore purchased content

**Requested features**

- Ability to change undo symbol
- Link to ACCIL image database
- Ability to set user age for appropriate vocabulary
- More robust core vocabulary
- Easier grammar modeling


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CoughDrop free?

CoughDrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TD Snap® free?

TD Snap® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CoughDrop or TD Snap®?

TD Snap® is rated higher. CoughDrop averages 3.7 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while TD Snap® averages 4.2 from 810 ratings.

### Do CoughDrop or TD Snap® have ads?

Neither CoughDrop nor TD Snap® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CoughDrop or TD Snap®?

CoughDrop ships an update monthly, and TD Snap® every 2 months. Most recently, CoughDrop was updated on August 29, 2026 and TD Snap® on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*