# SnapType vs RelationShapes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RelationShapes at 100% against SnapType's 64%. RelationShapes also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). SnapType's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (366 vs 8). On price 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. RelationShapes asks for nothing beyond the download.

RelationShapes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SnapType has 366 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of SnapType's written reviews are positive against 100% of RelationShapes's.

SnapType ships an update every 4 weeks, RelationShapes every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SnapType | RelationShapes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (366 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snaptype/id1124115982/reviews) | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relationshapes/id1143015542/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **366** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 23 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SNAPTYPE, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124115980) | [Vizuvizu LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124352517) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### RelationShapes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relationshapes/id1143015542)

This educational app helps young children develop visual-spatial reasoning and early math skills through open-ended play. It offers two modes: 'Match It' for shape exploration and 'Picture It' for creative expression with accessories and backgrounds. Designed for families and educators, it supports multiple user profiles and collaborative play.

**Highlights:** Visual-spatial reasoning development, Open-ended creative play, Shape matching and creation, Multiple user profiles, Collaborative split-screen play, Progress monitoring, Printable learning resources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SnapType free?

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

### Is RelationShapes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SnapType or RelationShapes?

RelationShapes is rated higher. SnapType averages 4.5 out of 5 from 366 ratings, while RelationShapes averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.

### Which is updated more often, SnapType or RelationShapes?

SnapType ships an update every 4 weeks, and RelationShapes every 4 months. Most recently, SnapType was updated on October 17, 2026 and RelationShapes on October 3, 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.*