# ActivCast Sender vs SnapType

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SnapType at 64% against ActivCast Sender's 13%. SnapType also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 9 months). ActivCast Sender's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SnapType sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. ActivCast Sender asks for nothing beyond the download.

SnapType holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SnapType has 366 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of ActivCast Sender's written reviews are positive against 64% of SnapType's.

ActivCast Sender ships an update every 9 months, SnapType every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ActivCast Sender | SnapType |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activcast-sender/id1078683289/reviews) | **[4.5 (366 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snaptype/id1124115982/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **366** |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **64.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Promethean](https://appshunter.io/developer/321367877) | [SNAPTYPE, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124115980) |

## What reviewers say

### ActivCast Sender

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activcast-sender/id1078683289)

This app allows teachers and students to wirelessly share their device screens with the entire class. It facilitates the display of content, ideas, and applications for collaborative learning.

**Highlights:** Wireless content mirroring, Share ideas and apps, Classroom display, Device to projector/screen, Educational collaboration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SnapType

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snaptype/id1124115982)

This app allows students to easily complete school worksheets by adding text to images of their assignments using their device's keyboard. It's a helpful tool for those who struggle with handwriting, enabling them to share their completed work via print, email, or other sharing options.

**Highlights:** Add text to worksheet images, Import worksheets from device, Use device keyboard for input, Print completed worksheets, Email completed worksheets, Share completed worksheets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Everything Unlocked | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning difficulties
- 👍 Helps with handwriting struggles
- 👍 Improves work quality
- 👍 Text-to-speech is helpful
- 👍 Fills an unmet need

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Location is inaccurate
- 🐛 Boxes don't move
- 🐛 Automatic blur problem
- 🐛 Voice is unnatural
- 🐛 New version is expensive

**Reported bugs**

- Location is never where you tap
- Boxes don’t move when you want it to
- Automatic blur problem
- Upgrade doesn't restore
- Crashes when trying to install on iPad

**Requested features**

- Fix automatic blur
- Add erasing function for Apple Pencil
- More space for documents (basic version)
- Ability to write on SnapType (free version)
- Enable text-to-speech for worksheet directions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ActivCast Sender free?

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

### Is SnapType free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ActivCast Sender or SnapType?

SnapType is rated higher. ActivCast Sender averages 3.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while SnapType averages 4.5 from 366 ratings.

### Do ActivCast Sender or SnapType have ads?

Neither ActivCast Sender nor SnapType shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ActivCast Sender or SnapType?

ActivCast Sender ships an update every 9 months, and SnapType every 4 weeks. Most recently, ActivCast Sender was updated on November 2, 2026 and SnapType on November 2, 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.*