Comparison

SnapType Pro vs SnapType Pro 2

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

Head to head
About

SnapType Pro

This app provides a way to complete worksheets and assignments digitally. It allows users to type directly onto any document, making it a convenient tool for students and educators.

Highlights
  • Type directly onto documents
  • Complete worksheets digitally
  • Digital assignment completion
  • Bug fixes and updates
Features
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After more than 8 years, SnapType Pro is being phased out. We'll continue to support the app with bug fixes and updates (which is why it remains in the App Store). New Features will only be available in SnapType Pro 2. Thanks for your support in SnapType over the years and your trust for the years to come!

About

SnapType Pro 2

This app empowers students to complete school worksheets on their iPad. It allows users to import or photograph worksheets, add text via keyboard, and customize reading and writing experiences. Features like text-to-speech and adjustable fonts aid students with handwriting or literacy challenges.

Highlights
  • Text-to-speech reading of worksheets
  • Import worksheets from Google Drive
  • Real-time auto-save
  • Create new worksheets with templates
  • Adjustable font styles and line thickness
  • Add blank text boxes to worksheets
  • Whiteboard filter for ink saving
Features
Currently charting
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We are so excited to launch SnapType Pro 2, the most capable SnapType ever! For many years, SnapType has been a game changer in education and now with the release of SnapType Pro 2, your students will have the tools they need to feel even more self-confident, included, and intelligent. We reinvested everything to build SnapType Pro 2 with the most requested features from our users. Take a look at these new features: - Text-to-speech is here! SnapType can now read the worksheet aloud to you. - Sort your files to find just the worksheet you’re looking for. - Quickly import worksheets from Google Drive. - Never lose your work! Realtime auto-save ensures all your work is recorded even if you close the app while working. - Create new worksheets using page templates like lined paper, graph paper, and more. - Drag & drop files makes it easier than ever to organize your worksheets into folders. - Intuitive text wrapping will always keep your answers on the worksheet. - Parents and teachers can add blank text boxes onto worksheets to help student efficiency. - Undo/Redo arrows help bring back deleted text boxes. - Enhance your reading by finding the font that works best for you. Choose from several including those designed specifically for people with dyslexia. - From thick to thin, make your line perfectly fit the worksheet with adjustable line thickness. - COMING SOON! We're constantly developing and delivering new features! Of course you still have access to all these other great features: - Store unlimited worksheets - Draw lines on worksheets - Whiteboard Filter: turn colored worksheets into black and white to save ink when printing. - Colored Backgrounds: some users with impaired vision may find it difficult to read traditional worksheets with black text on a white background. Change the background to a variety of colors for better contrast and easier reading. 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. With SnapType, students can take a picture of their worksheets, or import worksheets. They can then use their iPad keyboard to add text. When complete, it’s easy to print, email, or share the finished worksheets. This is the perfect solution for kids, and even adults, who struggle with their handwriting and literacy.

Screenshots

SnapType Pro4 screens
SnapType Pro 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SnapType Pro 2 at $49.99 against SnapType Pro's $399.99. SnapType Pro 2 also leads on chart position (#193 vs unranked) and review sentiment (79% vs 69%). SnapType Pro's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (499 vs 35). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

SnapType Pro costs $399.99 and SnapType Pro 2 $49.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SnapType Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SnapType Pro has 499 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of SnapType Pro's written reviews are positive against 79% of SnapType Pro 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
SnapType Pro versus SnapType Pro 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnapType ProSnapType Pro 2
Price$399.99$49.99 — better
Rating4.7 (499 ratings) — better4.4 (35 ratings)
Positive reviews68.6% of reviews78.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings499 — better35
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#193 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSNAPTYPE, LLCSNAPTYPE, LLC

Customer experience

SnapType Pro

All ratings499 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral5.4%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive68.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative28.6%

SnapType Pro 2

All ratings35 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.1%

Bugs and requests

SnapType Pro

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes on startup or when opening files
  • Camera rotation moves in opposite direction when device moves
  • Files deleted or content erased without user action
  • App closes when clicking on images to edit
  • Incompatibility with iOS 10 and iOS 12
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  • Syncing issues between iPhone and iPad
  • App requires device restart to function
  • Unsaved work lost when app is closed
  • Image appears very dim or black after saving

Requested features

6 requests
  • Alphabetical document ordering or custom sorting
  • Pre-set lined paper templates
  • Automatic image cropping like bank check deposit tools
  • Improved camera functionality matching standard iOS camera
  • Ability to select specific files for export
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  • Better image brightness/contrast after capture

SnapType Pro 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SnapType Pro

No in-app purchases

None

SnapType Pro 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SnapType Pro free?
SnapType Pro costs $399.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SnapType Pro 2 free?
SnapType Pro 2 costs $49.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SnapType Pro or SnapType Pro 2?
SnapType Pro is rated higher. SnapType Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 499 ratings, while SnapType Pro 2 averages 4.4 from 35 ratings.
Do SnapType Pro or SnapType Pro 2 have ads?
Neither SnapType Pro nor SnapType Pro 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SnapType Pro or SnapType Pro 2?
SnapType Pro ships an update every 4 weeks, and SnapType Pro 2 every 4 weeks. Most recently, SnapType Pro was updated on August 31, 2026 and SnapType Pro 2 on September 10, 2026.

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