Comparison

Verbal Me 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

Verbal Me

This AAC and choice board app assists nonverbal children in classroom participation. Users tap buttons to hear spoken words or phrases, with customizable pages and pre-built options for various learning needs. It supports Bluetooth switch access for users with dexterity challenges.

Highlights
  • Tap-to-speak buttons
  • Customizable pages with editable text and pictures
  • Pre-built learning pages
  • Spanish language option
  • Bluetooth switch compatibility
  • Page navigation options
Currently charting
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This easy-to-use AAC and choice board app was suggested and edited by special needs teachers and therapists to help nonverbal kids participate in class. Users tap a button and the iPad or iPhone speaks the button text aloud in either a boy's or girl's voice. Page choices include yes/no, alphabet, numbers, interactive speaking clock, skip counting, opposites, colors, world map, US coins, bullying, getting dressed, using the bathroom, seasons, emotions, BINGO, body parts, life cycle of a butterfly, custom pages with editable text and pictures. Educators and parents can switch pages by sliding one finger from the upper right to the lower left of the iPad screen. Alternatively, turn on the settings and arrow buttons to let kids switch pages. Choose from over 100 prebuilt pages with colorful buttons and create up to 100 additional pages with custom buttons you can edit. A Spanish-language version is also available. SWITCH USERS: Students with dexterity challenges can use a Bluetooth switch with Verbal Me. First, open your iPad or iPhone Settings app. In the Bluetooth section, turn on Bluetooth and connect to the switch device. Then in Verbal Me, button 1 could be assigned to advance to next button and button 2 to press the button. Or on 1-button switches, turn on auto scanning in the Verbal Me settings (gear icon), and press your switch button when the desired button is selected.

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

Verbal Me4 screens
SnapType Pro 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Verbal Me at $8.99 against SnapType Pro 2's $49.99. Verbal Me also leads on chart position (#179 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). SnapType Pro 2's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). On review sentiment, 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

Verbal Me costs $8.99 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 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Verbal Me's written reviews are positive against 79% of SnapType Pro 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Verbal Me ships an update every 3 months, SnapType Pro 2 every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Verbal Me versus SnapType Pro 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVerbal MeSnapType Pro 2
Price$8.99 — better$49.99
Rating3.9 (9 ratings)4.4 (35 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews78.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings935 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#179 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerfishdog.netSNAPTYPE, LLC

Customer experience

Verbal Me

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral28.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.5%

SnapType Pro 2

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

In-app purchases

None

Verbal Me

No in-app purchases

None

SnapType Pro 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Verbal Me free?
Verbal Me costs $8.99, 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, Verbal Me or SnapType Pro 2?
SnapType Pro 2 is rated higher. Verbal Me averages 3.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while SnapType Pro 2 averages 4.4 from 35 ratings.
Do Verbal Me or SnapType Pro 2 have ads?
Neither Verbal Me nor SnapType Pro 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Verbal Me or SnapType Pro 2?
Verbal Me ships an update every 3 months, and SnapType Pro 2 every 4 weeks. Most recently, Verbal Me was updated on October 30, 2026 and SnapType Pro 2 on October 30, 2026.

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