Comparison

TD Snap® vs ElementBuddy

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

Head to head
About

TD Snap®

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
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TD Snap® is a flexible, robust communication software for people with speech and language disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy and aphasia. Created by Tobii Dynavox, a leader in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), TD Snap provides a choice of evidence-based, professionally developed page sets designed to meet different communication needs and preferences, with both symbol-supported and text-based options. TD Snap includes easy-to-use editing tools to create a personalized experience, and is accessible via touch, eye gaze and switch access methods. A monthly subscription is required to enable speech following a 1-month trial period. Tobii Dynavox offers complementary resources to help communicators, caregivers, and professionals succeed with TD Snap. These resources can be found by visiting myTobiiDynavox.com or tobiidynavox.com. Have you purchased a Tobii Dynavox device and looking to use your companion TD Snap license on an iOS device? Download this app and log into myTobiiDynavox in the start-up wizard. Customizable TD Snap Page Sets: • Core First: A symbol-supported page set enabling a path to literacy at any stage of language development, now also available in High contrast • Motor Plan: A symbol-supported page set enabling efficient language acquisition at any age, custom designed for both touch and eye gaze • Express: A symbol-supported page set to help people express themselves using theme-based phrases and words, now also available in bilingual Spanish/English • Text: A page set for those who are literate or transitioning from symbol supports to literacy • Scanning: A page set for those who use scanning as their primary access method, • Aphasia: A page set to help adults with aphasia communicate while also supporting language recovery , now also available in bilingual Spanish/English • PODD*: A page set based on the Pragmatic Organization Dynamic Display vocabulary strategy, developed by AAC expert Gayle Porter • Gateway*: A page set based on the Gateway vocabulary strategy, developed by Joan Bruno *Denotes in-app purchase of an additional monthly subscription per page or symbol set. Developed by a third party. Powerful Set of Integrated TD Snap Tools: • Editing: An intuitive editing tool to help customize buttons to meet a communicator’s unique needs • Diversity: A variety of diversity settings that let you customize skin tone, hair shades, and more • PCS: A built-in library of over 75,000 Picture Communication Symbols translated into over 25 languages • Search: A search bar to locate words and symbols with an easy and accessible path to find them • Visual Supports: A set of supports like visual schedules, timers, and scripts • Google Assistant: An integrated tool enabling symbol-supported access to Google Assistant • QuickFires: A set of commonly used pre-programmed phrases to make communication smoother • myTobiiDynavox: A cloud-based resource for backing up, sharing, and syncing customized content. How Subscriptions Work Following the 1-month free trial, your Apple ID payment method on file will automatically be charged monthly unless you cancel 24 hours before the trial ends. Subsequent monthly payments will be charged to your Apple ID payment method 24 hours before the end of each period. Your subscriptions are managed in account settings on the App Store. TD Snap® is a trademark and registered trademark of Tobii Dynavox AB. Tobii Dynavox cannot guarantee compatibility of TD Snap with any non-Tobii Dynavox brand of hardware and will not offer technical support for compatibility issues. All downloads are governed by TD Snap License Agreement for Download.

About

ElementBuddy

Features
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Explore all 118 elements of the periodic table in a beautifully designed, interactive reference built for curious minds — from students to science enthusiasts. INTERACTIVE TABLE Browse the complete periodic table in its classic layout. Tap any element to reveal its symbol, atomic number, atomic mass, electron configuration, discovery year, and more. Filter by category to highlight alkali metals, noble gases, transition metals, and every group in between. ELEMENT DETAIL CARDS Dive deeper into any element with a rich detail card. Hear the element name spoken aloud with text-to-speech, explore its physical properties, and see exactly where it fits in the periodic table. QUIZ MODE Put your knowledge to the test with four quiz types: • Symbol → Name: identify the element from its symbol • Name → Symbol: recall the correct chemical symbol • Atomic Number: match each element to its number • Category: classify elements by their group Choose from 5, 10, or 20 questions per session and track your score at the end. DESIGNED FOR IPHONE & IPAD The full periodic table shape renders beautifully on every screen size, in both portrait and landscape. Dark mode supported. Whether you're studying for an exam, brushing up on chemistry, or just fascinated by the building blocks of matter — this is the periodic table app you've been looking for.

Screenshots

ElementBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ElementBuddy at none against TD Snap®'s 10. TD Snap®'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). 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. TD Snap® sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ElementBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TD Snap® versus ElementBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTD Snap®ElementBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (856 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings856 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size3.4 GB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTobii Dynavox LLCDustin Wurtz

Bugs and requests

TD Snap®

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

ElementBuddy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

TD Snap®

Subscriptions4
  • Gateway Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • PODD Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Metacom Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
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  • Speaking Upgrade Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
One-time6
  • Acapela Voices$39.99
  • Nuance Voices$39.99
  • Speaking Upgrade$49.99
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  • METACOM Symbols$49.99
  • PODD Page Sets$149.99
  • Gateway Page Sets$149.99
None

ElementBuddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TD Snap® free?
TD Snap® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ElementBuddy free?
ElementBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TD Snap® or ElementBuddy have ads?
Neither TD Snap® nor ElementBuddy shows ads.

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