# iTrace vs SnapType

iTrace and SnapType both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of iTrace's written reviews are positive against 64% of SnapType's. iTrace also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 366). SnapType's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTrace sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SnapType sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for iTrace against 4.5 for SnapType. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTrace has 2.5K ratings behind it against 366, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of iTrace's written reviews are positive against 64% of SnapType's.

iTrace ships an update every 2 months, SnapType every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTrace | SnapType |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itrace-handwriting-practice/id645416621/reviews) | **[4.5 (366 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snaptype/id1124115982/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 366 |
| Positive reviews | **76.3% of reviews** | 64.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 173 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DEVPOCKET LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316880489) | [SNAPTYPE, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124115980) |

## What reviewers say

### iTrace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itrace-handwriting-practice/id645416621)

This app helps children learn to write letters, numbers, words, and shapes through guided tracing and playful repetition. It's designed for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary students to develop handwriting skills and fine-motor control in an engaging way.

**Highlights:** Guided letter and number tracing, Print and cursive writing, Custom word lists with photos/voice, Multiple handwriting styles, Progress tracking, Printable worksheets, Rewards and mini-games

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iTrace Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlock Premium Features | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime purchase | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Positive feedback and achievement tracking
- 👍 Excellent visual feedback and positive reinforcement
- 👍 Multi-user support for different learning speeds
- 👍 Perfect blend of learning and play
- 👍 Makes handwriting fun with rewards and stickers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 In-app purchases required to unlock additional content
- 🐛 Sound not working for some users
- 🐛 Family sharing not working properly
- 🐛 Strict letter formation requirements can be frustrating for beginners

**Reported bugs**

- Sound not working after updates
- Inability to restore purchases on multiple devices
- Incorrect letter formation displayed in the app

**Requested features**

- Option to adjust difficulty/letter formation requirements
- Ability to connect cursive letters
- Addition of lowercase letters in the free version
- Ability to set number of letter repetitions


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTrace free?

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

### Is SnapType free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iTrace or SnapType?

SnapType is rated higher. iTrace averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while SnapType averages 4.5 from 366 ratings.

### Do iTrace or SnapType have ads?

Neither iTrace nor SnapType shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iTrace or SnapType?

iTrace ships an update every 2 months, and SnapType every 4 weeks. Most recently, iTrace was updated on November 6, 2026 and SnapType on November 6, 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.*