# Voki for Education vs SnapType

The clearest difference is rating: SnapType at 4.5 against Voki for Education's 3.3. SnapType also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 28%) and ratings volume (366 vs 75). Voki for Education's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Voki for Education sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and SnapType sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SnapType holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75 and 366 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Voki for Education's written reviews are positive against 64% of SnapType's.

Voki for Education ships an update every 6 weeks, SnapType every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voki for Education | SnapType |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voki-for-education/id1106010700/reviews) | **[4.5 (366 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snaptype/id1124115982/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 75 | **366** |
| Positive reviews | 28.3% of reviews | **64.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 286 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oddcast Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/385242081) | [SNAPTYPE, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124115980) |

## What reviewers say

### Voki for Education

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voki-for-education/id1106010700)

Create and share customizable speaking avatars to enhance classroom instruction and student engagement. This tool offers a fun way to introduce technology, encourage imagination, and improve lesson comprehension. It's ideal for language classes and helps even shy students express themselves.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of customizable avatars, Voice recording or text-to-speech, Customizable clothing and accessories, Background selection or upload, Sharing via email and social networks, Supports over 30 languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dai | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hiro_214 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Abigail | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ashley | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beth | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chloe | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gena_2300 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mina_616 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Yuni_629 | $0.99 | one-time |
| ALL Products | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging for students
- 👍 Useful for education
- 👍 Handy for assignments
- 👍 Motivates students
- 👍 Fun to share creations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Slow and confusing
- 👎 Free for students but restricted
- 👎 App is garbage
- 👎 Focus on avatars over functions
- 👎 Can give viruses

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when pressing play button
- App crashes when trying to play recorded voice
- App crashes after attempting recording playback
- App crashes every time user presses play
- App crashes when trying to download video/audio

**Requested features**

- More characters available for free
- Fairytale characters in app
- Career characters in app
- Ability to move avatar position
- More production features (lighting)


### 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 Voki for Education free?

Voki for Education is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SnapType free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Voki for Education or SnapType?

SnapType is rated higher. Voki for Education averages 3.3 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while SnapType averages 4.5 from 366 ratings.

### Do Voki for Education or SnapType have ads?

Neither Voki for Education nor SnapType shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Voki for Education or SnapType?

Voki for Education ships an update every 6 weeks, and SnapType every 4 weeks. Most recently, Voki for Education was updated on November 2, 2026 and SnapType on November 2, 2026.

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