# Co vs SnapType

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SnapType at 64% against Co's 8%. SnapType also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). Co's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

SnapType holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SnapType has 366 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Co's written reviews are positive against 64% of SnapType's.

Co ships an update every 4 months, SnapType every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Co | SnapType |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cowriter-universal/id915105799/reviews) | **[4.5 (366 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snaptype/id1124115982/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **366** |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | **64.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Don Johnston Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/674099735) | [SNAPTYPE, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124115980) |

## What reviewers say

### Co

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cowriter-universal/id915105799)

This app provides advanced word prediction and spelling support for students. It offers grammar-smart suggestions and access to millions of topic-specific dictionaries to aid in writing. Built-in text-to-speech functionality helps users review their work.

**Highlights:** Grammar-smart word prediction, Millions of topic-specific dictionaries, Flexspell™ technology for spelling errors, Built-in text-to-speech, Personalized vocabulary and settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Co free?

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

### Is SnapType free?

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

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

SnapType is rated higher. Co averages 2.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while SnapType averages 4.5 from 366 ratings.

### Do Co or SnapType have ads?

Neither Co nor SnapType shows ads.

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

Co ships an update every 4 months, and SnapType every 6 weeks. Most recently, Co was updated on November 1, 2026 and SnapType on November 11, 2026.

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