Comparison

SnapType vs Learning Ally Audiobooks

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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!!”

About

Learning Ally Audiobooks

Access a vast library of human-read audiobooks, including bestsellers, classics, and textbooks. This app offers interactive learning tools like synced text highlighting, speed control, and note-taking to support students with reading deficits or visual impairments.

Highlights
  • Human-read audiobook library
  • Synced text highlighting
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Bookmarking
  • Note-taking
  • Textbook access
Features
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This app provides access to Learning Ally’s library of human-read audiobooks, offering an extensive selection of books students want and need to read, including bestsellers, classic literature and textbooks. Now students have interactive learning tools geared to help them succeed, including: highlighted text synced with the audio narration, speed control, bookmarking, highlighting, and note-taking. Learning Ally membership is required to use this app. Learning Ally is for students with dyslexia or other reading deficits who struggle with decoding, fluency or comprehension, who are blind or visually impaired, or who have a physical disability that prohibits them from reading standard print. If you need help getting started with the Learning Ally Audiobook App, please call our Customer Care team at 800-221-4792 or visit LearningAlly.org/Contact-Us to email us.

Screenshots

SnapType4 screens
Learning Ally Audiobooks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SnapType at 4.5 against Learning Ally Audiobooks's 3.4. SnapType also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 42%) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). Learning Ally Audiobooks's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. SnapType sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. Learning Ally Audiobooks asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SnapType holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 366 and 758 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of SnapType's written reviews are positive against 42% of Learning Ally Audiobooks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SnapType ships an update every 4 weeks, Learning Ally Audiobooks every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SnapType versus Learning Ally Audiobooks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnapTypeLearning Ally Audiobooks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (366 ratings) — better3.4 (758 ratings)
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews — better41.9% of reviews
Number of ratings366758 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSNAPTYPE, LLCLearning Ally

Customer experience

SnapType

All ratings366 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.7%

Learning Ally Audiobooks

All ratings758 ratings
Positive55.1%
Neutral9.0%
Negative35.9%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive41.9%
Neutral15.4%
Negative42.7%

User reviews

SnapType

From 366 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Learning Ally Audiobooks

From 758 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Amazing for people with dyslexia
  • 🚀 Helps with reading and learning
  • 💡 Allows customization of text and audio
  • 👍 Useful for students and college readers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent playback issues and app crashes
  • 🐛 Loses user's place in books
  • 🔋 Drains battery when screen is locked
  • 🐛 Glitchy user interface and navigation

Bugs and 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
Show 5 more
  • 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

Learning Ally Audiobooks

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to log in or access account
  • Books fail to download or disappear from library
  • Inconsistent performance across different devices
  • Syncing issues between mobile and desktop apps

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more recent and popular book titles
  • Improve audio playback controls and options
  • Implement a sleep timer or auto-off feature
  • Better integration with other devices and platforms

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SnapType

Subscriptions1
  • Everything Unlocked14 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

Learning Ally Audiobooks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SnapType free?
SnapType is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learning Ally Audiobooks free?
Learning Ally Audiobooks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SnapType or Learning Ally Audiobooks?
SnapType is rated higher. SnapType averages 4.5 out of 5 from 366 ratings, while Learning Ally Audiobooks averages 3.4 from 758 ratings.
Do SnapType or Learning Ally Audiobooks have ads?
Neither SnapType nor Learning Ally Audiobooks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SnapType or Learning Ally Audiobooks?
SnapType ships an update every 4 weeks, and Learning Ally Audiobooks every 4 months. Most recently, SnapType was updated on November 2, 2026 and Learning Ally Audiobooks on November 2, 2026.

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