Fractions, by MLC vs SnapType
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fractions, by MLC
This app helps students visualize, compare, and perform operations with fractions using interactive bar or circle models. It allows for detailed representation of fractions with customizable denominators and parts, aiding in understanding mathematical concepts.
- Interactive bar and circle fraction models
- Customizable denominators (1-100)
- Fraction comparison and equivalence
- Add, subtract, multiply, divide fractions
- Explore fractions, percents, and decimals
- Annotation and drawing tools
- Save and share work
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Fractions lets students use a bar or circle to represent, compare, and perform operations with fractions with denominators from 1 to 100. Choose the fraction model and number of equal parts. Use a color to select specific parts to show a fraction of the whole. Reveal or hide numeric labels as needed. Superimpose fractions upon each other to compare fractions or see equal parts. FEATURES • Use a bar or circle as the whole. • Divide each whole into anywhere from 1 to 100 equal parts. • Compare fractions and represent equivalent fractions. • Add, subtract, multiply, and divide with fractions. • Explore the relationship between fractions, percents, and decimals. • Select the size of the whole and the number of equal parts. • Hide and reveal fraction labels. • Hide and reveal work with resizable covers to create your own problems and model strategies. • Use the drawing tools to annotate work and show understanding. • Add equations, expressions, and descriptions with the math text and writing tools. • Share your work by saving an image or providing a share code to others. ABOUT US This resource is brought to you by The Math Learning Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to K-12 education since 1976. Our mission is to inspire and enable individuals to discover and develop their mathematical confidence and ability. www.mathlearningcenter.org This app was crafted by Clarity Innovations. We help improve teaching and learning by creating solutions that match promising technologies with the needs of education. Visit us: www.clarity-innovations.com
SnapType
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.
- Add text to worksheet images
- Import worksheets from device
- Use device keyboard for input
- Print completed worksheets
- Email completed worksheets
- Share completed worksheets
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SnapType helps students keep up with their peers in class even when their penmanship holds them back. Students can easily complete school worksheets with the help of an iPad or iPhone. With SnapType, students can take a picture of their worksheets, or import worksheets from anywhere on their device. They can then use their iOS device keyboard to add text to these documents and print, email, or share their creations. It is the perfect solution for kids, and even adults, who struggle with their handwriting. Just read a few of our amazing testimonials: "Dear Amberlynn, Thank you so much for creating this app. You have changed the way my 12 year old son with dyspraxia functions in school. He is more independent and I cannot thank you enough. Please continue to help kids like my son. You are changing lives. Thank you." "Thank you for this ! I am going to talk to my sons teachers about this -you are a blessing ! I can honestly tell you that I have spent many hours crying inside an Hurting watching my son struggle to write pages of sentences and spelling words and other homework - to the point that I have stopped him and honestly wrote for him left handed to make it look more like a neater version of his because I could not take it anymore ! Thank you" "I just wanted to personally thank you for creating it, as this is an app that I use nearly every day with my son to do his homework. You have created an app with a simple interface, but with an incredibly powerful impact. Thank you." "It is wonderful and something so simple yet so so so important for little guys like mine who cannot write BUT is learning to type and has so much to say and SHOW." "We trialed SnapType with an 8-year old who is receiving school-based occupational therapy due to visual motor and visual perceptual issues. The biggest complaint from teachers about handwriting for this student was related to illegible answers on worksheets. The student quickly learned to take images of the worksheets with her iPad, upload them to the device and type in her answers. In addition to making her writing legible and eliminating issues with visual perceptual skills, the child's interest in the task was greatly improved, as was her pride in her work." "Thank you so much Amberlynn. What a wonderful idea and gift to those kids that struggle with dysgraphia. I have converted many a workbook page for my son. This is WONDERFUL!" "Thank you, thank you, thank you. I'm a mother of twins. My son is autistic and my daughter has cerebral palsy. They are still only 2 and a half... but I'm sure they will both need and use this. The fact that you have also made it free and are paying for it out of pocket is just the sweetest thing ever. I read about this last night and cried tears of joy. You are amazing! And I'm going to be telling everyone who will listen about you, this story, and your app. Thank you again, I truly appreciate it!!”
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SnapType at 4.5 against Fractions, by MLC's 3.8. SnapType also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 18 months) and ratings volume (366 vs 23). Fractions, by MLC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. SnapType sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. Fractions, by MLC asks for nothing beyond the download.
SnapType holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SnapType has 366 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Fractions, by MLC's written reviews are positive against 64% of SnapType's.
Fractions, by MLC ships an update every 18 months, SnapType every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fractions, by MLC | SnapType |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (23 ratings) | 4.5 (366 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | 64.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 23 | 366 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Math Learning Center | SNAPTYPE, LLC |
Customer experience
Fractions, by MLC
SnapType
Bugs and requests
Fractions, by MLC
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
SnapType
Reported bugs
10 issues- 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
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- Keeps crashing
- Will not let me delete more than 3 documents
- Bought pro and when I tap restore it crashes
- Can not save
- Having issues getting the desired document or pic of worksheet to open
Requested features
5 requests- 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
In-app purchases
Fractions, by MLC
No in-app purchases
SnapType
- Everything Unlocked14 Days trial$49.991 Year
Questions
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