Comparison

Mirroring Assist vs SnapType

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

Head to head
About

Mirroring Assist

Easily connect your iOS device to a computer for screen mirroring. Use a Mirroring ID or QR code to find and link with your receiver. Requires separate screen mirroring software.

Highlights
  • Discover and connect to receivers
  • Use Mirroring ID
  • Use QR code for connection
  • iOS to Windows/Mac mirroring
  • Requires Mirroring360 software
Features
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Mirroring Assist enables users of Mirroring360 screen mirroring software (sold separately) to discover and connect more easily from their iOS devices to a Mirroring360 receiver computer (Windows/Mac) by using a Mirroring ID or QR code. *** To use this app, you must have Mirroring360 or Mirroring360 Pro installed on your Windows PC or Mac computer. If you do not own Mirroring360 yet, you can get Mirroring360 for $14.99 through in-app purchase *** Please note that this version requires iOS 9 or later.

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

Mirroring Assist2 screens
SnapType4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SnapType at 4.5 against Mirroring Assist's 2.7. SnapType also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 30%) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). Mirroring Assist's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Mirroring Assist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SnapType holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 209 and 366 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Mirroring Assist's written reviews are positive against 64% of SnapType's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mirroring Assist ships an update every 2 months, SnapType every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Mirroring Assist versus SnapType: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMirroring AssistSnapType
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (209 ratings)4.5 (366 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.4% of reviews64.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings209366 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSplashtop Inc.SNAPTYPE, LLC

Customer experience

Mirroring Assist

All ratings209 ratings
Positive41.1%
Neutral5.7%
Negative53.1%
Written reviews184 reviews
Positive30.4%
Neutral5.4%
Negative64.1%

SnapType

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

User reviews

Mirroring Assist

From 209 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Works reliably for presentations and classroom use
  • 🎯 Easy setup and connection process
  • 💻 Effective wireless mirroring to PC
  • 🎮 Good for gaming and app demonstrations
  • 📱 Supports multiple iOS devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnections
  • 💰 Misleading pricing - advertised as free but requires paid license
  • 🔌 Inconsistent connectivity issues
  • ⏱️ High latency and lag during mirroring
  • 🚫 No customer support or unresponsive support team

SnapType

From 366 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for learning difficulties
  • 👍 Helps with handwriting struggles
  • 👍 Improves work quality
  • 👍 Text-to-speech is helpful
  • 👍 Fills an unmet need

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Location is inaccurate
  • 🐛 Boxes don't move
  • 🐛 Automatic blur problem
  • 🐛 Voice is unnatural
  • 🐛 New version is expensive

Bugs and requests

Mirroring Assist

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes immediately upon connection attempt
  • Subscription status shows inactive despite payment
  • Black screen display when mirroring
  • Connection drops after 5-10 minutes of use
  • Device not found errors on same network
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  • iPhone compatibility issues while iPad works
  • Audio lag and sync problems
  • License key won't activate after OS reinstall
  • QR code scanning failure
  • Pairing code not displayed
  • Incompatibility with iOS 10.0 and newer updates

Requested features

9 requests
  • Smart TV support
  • Direct iPad-to-iPad mirroring
  • Ability to delete account
  • Better screen size fitting for different device models
  • YouTube and streaming service compatibility
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  • Offline mirroring without WiFi requirement
  • Proper 16:9 aspect ratio support
  • Interactive mouse/touch control on mirrored screen
  • Account deletion functionality

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
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  • 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

1 purchases

Mirroring Assist

One-time1
  • Mirroring360$14.99
1 purchases

SnapType

Subscriptions1
  • Everything Unlocked14 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Mirroring Assist free?
Mirroring Assist 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, Mirroring Assist or SnapType?
SnapType is rated higher. Mirroring Assist averages 2.7 out of 5 from 209 ratings, while SnapType averages 4.5 from 366 ratings.
Do Mirroring Assist or SnapType have ads?
Neither Mirroring Assist nor SnapType shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mirroring Assist or SnapType?
Mirroring Assist ships an update every 2 months, and SnapType every 4 weeks. Most recently, Mirroring Assist was updated on October 31, 2026 and SnapType on November 2, 2026.

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