# TD Snap® vs R3

The clearest difference is review sentiment: R3 at 100% against TD Snap®'s 31%. R3 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). TD Snap®'s advantage is ratings volume (867 vs 10). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TD Snap® sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. R3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

R3 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TD Snap® has 867 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of TD Snap®'s written reviews are positive against 100% of R3's.

TD Snap® ships an update every 2 months, R3 monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TD Snap® | R3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (867 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/td-snap/id1072799231/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r3-recognize-report-respond/id6446331248/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **867** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 30.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 3.4 GB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tobii Dynavox LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/446210474) | [Disabled Persons Protection Commission](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677428589) |

## 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


### R3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r3-recognize-report-respond/id6446331248)

Learn to identify, report, and respond to abuse with interactive lessons. This app offers audio, visual, and narrated content, including videos and quizzes, designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities but accessible to everyone. It includes calming activities and allows users to take breaks at any time.

**Highlights:** Learn to recognize abuse, Learn to report abuse, Learn to respond to abuse, Interactive videos and quizzes, Audio, visual, and narrated content, Calming activities and break options

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TD Snap® free?

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

### Is R3 free?

R3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TD Snap® or R3?

R3 is rated higher. TD Snap® averages 4.1 out of 5 from 867 ratings, while R3 averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do TD Snap® or R3 have ads?

Neither TD Snap® nor R3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TD Snap® or R3?

TD Snap® ships an update every 2 months, and R3 monthly. Most recently, TD Snap® was updated on October 24, 2026 and R3 on October 24, 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.*