# TD Snap® vs Xum Academy

The clearest difference is rating: TD Snap® at 4.1 against Xum Academy's 1.0. TD Snap® also leads on ratings volume (873 vs 1). Xum Academy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TD Snap® sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Xum Academy asks for nothing beyond the download.

TD Snap® holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TD Snap® has 873 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TD Snap® ships an update every 2 months, Xum Academy every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TD Snap® | Xum Academy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (873 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/td-snap/id1072799231/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xum-academy/id6749635016/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **873** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 30.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 3.4 GB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tobii Dynavox LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/446210474) | [Yersan Punto Com Sociedad Anonima](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647591549) |

## 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 (4)**

| 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 |

**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


### Xum Academy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xum-academy/id6749635016)

Manage all your business communications, leads, and marketing in one place. Centralize conversations from SMS, WhatsApp, email, and social media into a unified inbox for faster responses and seamless team collaboration. Automate tasks, schedule posts, and create landing pages to streamline operations and drive growth.

**Highlights:** Unified inbox for all customer conversations, Automated follow-ups and intelligent messaging, Mass messaging via WhatsApp, Calendar and appointment management, Social media publishing and scheduling, Contact and opportunity management, Landing page creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TD Snap® free?

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

### Is Xum Academy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TD Snap® or Xum Academy?

TD Snap® is rated higher. TD Snap® averages 4.1 out of 5 from 873 ratings, while Xum Academy averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TD Snap® or Xum Academy have ads?

Neither TD Snap® nor Xum Academy shows ads.

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

TD Snap® ships an update every 2 months, and Xum Academy every 3 months. Most recently, TD Snap® was updated on November 2, 2026 and Xum Academy on October 30, 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.*
