# Snap Homework vs Sofos

The clearest difference is rating: Sofos at 5.0 against Snap Homework's 4.2. Snap Homework's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (211 vs 5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Sofos holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snap Homework has 211 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Snap Homework's written reviews are positive against 33% of Sofos's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Snap Homework ships an update every 3 weeks, Sofos monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Snap Homework | Sofos |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (211 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snap-homework/id857846130/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sofos/id1143966409/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **211** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **48.5% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 64 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SnapHomework Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041040463) | [OBTO Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143966408) |

## What reviewers say

### Snap Homework

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snap-homework/id857846130)

Facilitates seamless communication between schools, teachers, parents, and students. Offers virtual classrooms, online coaching from expert teachers, and instant notifications for homework and class updates directly on mobile devices.

**Highlights:** Virtual Classrooms, Online Coaching, Homework & Project Updates, Classroom Notifications, Parent-Teacher Communication, Teacher-Student Messaging

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for tracking homework
- 👍 Good for parent-teacher communication
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for students to pace work
- 👍 Makes classroom more meaningful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Verification code not sent
- 🐛 App doesn't work on older iPhones/iPads
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 White screen on opening
- 🐛 Cannot log in on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Verification code not received
- App crashes upon opening
- Cannot create account/press button
- White screen appears on launch
- Login issues on iPad

**Requested features**

- Option for text confirmation instead of call
- Tutorial for the app
- Ability to see grades
- Allow users to choose whether to update the app


### Sofos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sofos/id1143966409)

Gain insights into your child's school performance with real-time data on attendance, academics, and homework. Take action by submitting leave requests and understanding how to improve their academic success.

**Highlights:** Visualize child's performance, Analyze attendance history, Track academic records, View homework assignments, Manage service requests, Submit leave requests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Snap Homework free?

Snap Homework is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sofos free?

Sofos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Snap Homework or Sofos?

Sofos is rated higher. Snap Homework averages 4.2 out of 5 from 211 ratings, while Sofos averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Snap Homework or Sofos have ads?

Sofos shows ads; Snap Homework does not.

### Which is updated more often, Snap Homework or Sofos?

Snap Homework ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sofos monthly. Most recently, Snap Homework was updated on September 20, 2026 and Sofos on September 7, 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.*