# SnapType vs Snap&Read Universal

The clearest difference is rating: SnapType at 4.5 against Snap&Read Universal's 2.7. SnapType also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 40%) and ratings volume (366 vs 10). Snap&Read Universal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 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. Snap&Read Universal asks for nothing beyond the download.

SnapType holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SnapType has 366 ratings behind it against 10, 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 40% of Snap&Read Universal's.

SnapType ships an update every 4 weeks, Snap&Read Universal every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SnapType | Snap&Read Universal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (366 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snaptype/id1124115982/reviews)** | [2.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snap-and-read-universal/id1179522220/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **366** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **64.3% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 23 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SNAPTYPE, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124115980) | [Don Johnston Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/674099735) |

## 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


### Snap&Read Universal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snap-and-read-universal/id1179522220)

This app reads text aloud from various sources like websites, images, and PDFs. It can simplify complex vocabulary, translate text into over 100 languages, and annotate documents. Offline access to saved images is also available.

**Highlights:** Reads text aloud from images, PDFs, and websites, Simplifies complex vocabulary, Translates text into over 100 languages, Annotates PDFs and images, Offline access to saved images

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SnapType free?

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

### Is Snap&Read Universal free?

Snap&Read Universal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SnapType or Snap&Read Universal?

SnapType is rated higher. SnapType averages 4.5 out of 5 from 366 ratings, while Snap&Read Universal averages 2.7 from 10 ratings.

### Do SnapType or Snap&Read Universal have ads?

Neither SnapType nor Snap&Read Universal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SnapType or Snap&Read Universal?

SnapType ships an update every 4 weeks, and Snap&Read Universal every 3 months. Most recently, SnapType was updated on September 18, 2026 and Snap&Read Universal on June 1, 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.*