Comparison

Shapes in Complex (Lite) vs SnapType

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

Head to head
About

Shapes in Complex (Lite)

This app trains visual skills by having users search for target objects within colored patterns. It helps improve eye tracking and the ability to distinguish objects against complex backgrounds. The app offers customizable background colors and shapes, along with adjustable target object sizes and a variety of object options.

Highlights
  • Object search within colored patterns
  • Eye tracking training
  • Distinguishing objects on complex backgrounds
  • Customizable background colors and shapes
  • Adjustable target object sizes
  • Multiple target object options
Features
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One of the Low Vision training Apps designed and maintained by the Ebenezer School & Home for the Visually Impaired. Method of training: - Search a target object throughout a colored pattern background, and touch the object to identify its position. Features: - The color and shape of background patterns can be changed. - 3 levels of size of target objects - 8 colored + 5 black / white target objects The objectives of this training: - Eye tracking - Increase the ability of distinguishing an object that is placing on complex patterns.

About

SnapType

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
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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 or iPhone. With SnapType, students can take a picture of their worksheets, or import worksheets from anywhere on their device. They can then use their iOS device keyboard to add text to these documents and print, email, or share their creations. It is the perfect solution for kids, and even adults, who struggle with their handwriting. Just read a few of our amazing testimonials: "Dear Amberlynn, Thank you so much for creating this app. You have changed the way my 12 year old son with dyspraxia functions in school. He is more independent and I cannot thank you enough. Please continue to help kids like my son. You are changing lives. Thank you." "Thank you for this ! I am going to talk to my sons teachers about this -you are a blessing ! I can honestly tell you that I have spent many hours crying inside an Hurting watching my son struggle to write pages of sentences and spelling words and other homework - to the point that I have stopped him and honestly wrote for him left handed to make it look more like a neater version of his because I could not take it anymore ! Thank you" "I just wanted to personally thank you for creating it, as this is an app that I use nearly every day with my son to do his homework. You have created an app with a simple interface, but with an incredibly powerful impact. Thank you." "It is wonderful and something so simple yet so so so important for little guys like mine who cannot write BUT is learning to type and has so much to say and SHOW." "We trialed SnapType with an 8-year old who is receiving school-based occupational therapy due to visual motor and visual perceptual issues. The biggest complaint from teachers about handwriting for this student was related to illegible answers on worksheets. The student quickly learned to take images of the worksheets with her iPad, upload them to the device and type in her answers. In addition to making her writing legible and eliminating issues with visual perceptual skills, the child's interest in the task was greatly improved, as was her pride in her work." "Thank you so much Amberlynn. What a wonderful idea and gift to those kids that struggle with dysgraphia. I have converted many a workbook page for my son. This is WONDERFUL!" "Thank you, thank you, thank you. I'm a mother of twins. My son is autistic and my daughter has cerebral palsy. They are still only 2 and a half... but I'm sure they will both need and use this. The fact that you have also made it free and are paying for it out of pocket is just the sweetest thing ever. I read about this last night and cried tears of joy. You are amazing! And I'm going to be telling everyone who will listen about you, this story, and your app. Thank you again, I truly appreciate it!!”

Screenshots

SnapType4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shapes in Complex (Lite) at none against SnapType's 1. Shapes in Complex (Lite) also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). SnapType's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 38 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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

Both are free to download. SnapType sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. Shapes in Complex (Lite) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shapes in Complex (Lite) ships an update every 38 months, SnapType every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Shapes in Complex (Lite) versus SnapType: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShapes in Complex (Lite)SnapType
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (366 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—64.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—366 — better
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEbenezer schoolSNAPTYPE, LLC

Customer experience

Shapes in Complex (Lite)

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

SnapType

All ratings366 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.7%

Bugs and requests

Shapes in Complex (Lite)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SnapType

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • 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
Show 5 more
  • Keeps crashing
  • Will not let me delete more than 3 documents
  • Bought pro and when I tap restore it crashes
  • Can not save
  • Having issues getting the desired document or pic of worksheet to open

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

None

Shapes in Complex (Lite)

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SnapType

Subscriptions1
  • Everything Unlocked14 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Shapes in Complex (Lite) free?
Shapes in Complex (Lite) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SnapType free?
SnapType is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shapes in Complex (Lite) or SnapType have ads?
Neither Shapes in Complex (Lite) nor SnapType shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shapes in Complex (Lite) or SnapType?
Shapes in Complex (Lite) ships an update every 38 months, and SnapType every 4 weeks. Most recently, Shapes in Complex (Lite) was updated on September 30, 2026 and SnapType on October 9, 2026.

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