# TD Snap® vs Hear Beyond

The clearest difference is rating: TD Snap® at 4.1 against Hear Beyond's 3.4. TD Snap® also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (856 vs 7). Hear Beyond's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TD Snap® sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Hear Beyond sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TD Snap® holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TD Snap® has 856 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TD Snap® ships an update every 2 months, Hear Beyond every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TD Snap® | Hear Beyond |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (856 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/td-snap/id1072799231/reviews)** | [3.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hear-beyond/id1529830800/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **856** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 30.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 3.4 GB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tobii Dynavox LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/446210474) | [Spheres Creative Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492188070) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Hear Beyond

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hear-beyond/id1529830800)

Enhance your listening skills with a variety of auditory training games. Explore sound fundamentals for free, or subscribe for advanced training in areas like speech comprehension and sound localization. Ideal for improving focus and memory through engaging audio challenges.

**Highlights:** Free Sound Fundamentals games, Trichotic Processing training, Dichotic Listening exercises, Auditory Memory games, Sound In Noise challenges, Multiple user profiles (Pro Tier), Diverse audio library

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro Subscription | $74.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TD Snap® free?

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

### Is Hear Beyond free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TD Snap® or Hear Beyond?

TD Snap® is rated higher. TD Snap® averages 4.1 out of 5 from 856 ratings, while Hear Beyond averages 3.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do TD Snap® or Hear Beyond have ads?

Hear Beyond shows ads; TD Snap® does not.

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

TD Snap® ships an update every 2 months, and Hear Beyond every 6 weeks. Most recently, TD Snap® was updated on October 16, 2026 and Hear Beyond on September 29, 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.*