Comparison

PixWriter Lite 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

PixWriter Lite

This picture-assisted writing tool helps beginning writers of any age compose documents independently. Students can select word bank buttons or type with a keyboard, with symbols automatically added. The Lite version can receive files from the full PixWriter app for reading aloud and printing.

Highlights
  • Picture-assisted writing
  • Symbol support
  • Highlighted text and speech
  • Customizable vocabulary word banks
  • Receive files from full PixWriter app
  • Read aloud functionality
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Note: PixWriter Lite is a free app. It permits one file to be created and edited, but not shared or printed. PixWriter Lite can also receive files created with the PixWriter app. Students can use those files to write, read aloud, and print their own documents. The Lite version can be upgraded to the full version through the in-app Store. PixWriter™ is a picture-assisted writing tool for beginning writers of any age. The combination of symbol support with highlighted text and speech help students write independently. Students can compose written documents without mastering phonics, spelling, and alphabet skills. Students write by selecting word bank buttons, typing with a keyboard, or both. Word bank buttons are filled as the instructor types words followed by the spacebar; symbols are automatically added as words are typed. Customized vocabulary word banks can be created to fit the student’s abilities, assignment requirements, and IEP goals. Documents can be printed, saved, and shared via email and AirDrop. PixWriter Lite is a separate and free app. It can receive, read aloud, and print documents that have been created with the full featured PixWriter program.

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
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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 Pro 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PixWriter Lite at Free against SnapType Pro 2's $49.99. PixWriter Lite also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). SnapType Pro 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). On ads, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

PixWriter Lite is free to download; SnapType Pro 2 costs $49.99 up front. PixWriter Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SnapType Pro 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PixWriter Lite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SnapType Pro 2 has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PixWriter Lite ships an update every 4 months, SnapType Pro 2 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PixWriter Lite versus SnapType Pro 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixWriter LiteSnapType Pro 2
PriceFree — better$49.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.4 (35 ratings)
Positive reviews—78.9% of reviews
Number of ratings135 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size342 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAttainment CompanySNAPTYPE, LLC

Customer experience

PixWriter Lite

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SnapType Pro 2

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PixWriter Lite

One-time1
  • Full Version$69.99
None

SnapType Pro 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PixWriter Lite free?
PixWriter Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SnapType Pro 2 free?
SnapType Pro 2 costs $49.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PixWriter Lite or SnapType Pro 2?
PixWriter Lite is rated higher. PixWriter Lite averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SnapType Pro 2 averages 4.4 from 35 ratings.
Do PixWriter Lite or SnapType Pro 2 have ads?
Neither PixWriter Lite nor SnapType Pro 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PixWriter Lite or SnapType Pro 2?
PixWriter Lite ships an update every 4 months, and SnapType Pro 2 every 4 weeks. Most recently, PixWriter Lite was updated on October 24, 2026 and SnapType Pro 2 on October 27, 2026.

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