Comparison

EasySnap vs DropTap

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

Head to head
About

EasySnap

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写真を撮ることで、5秒前の音声が同時に録音される。また写真を撮った後、その写真に付帯する録画(動画)・録音(音声)によって記録することができる。またテキスト(Siri入力も可)・アノテーション(手書きメモ)・キーワード入力(設定したキーワード)での記録も可能である。また撮影した写真等は、カレンダーで管理することができる。

About

DropTap

This AAC app helps individuals with communication challenges express themselves using symbols and voice. It offers a large library of symbols, easy integration with other apps, and customizable boards for personalized communication.

Highlights
  • Extensive symbol library with over 2,000 "Drops"
  • Copy and paste symbols into other applications
  • Customizable communication boards
  • Record voice or use text-to-speech
  • Share communication boards easily
  • External switch compatibility
Features
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DropTap is a new communication support app developed by the Droplet Project. It is an AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) app designed for individuals who have difficulty communicating through spoken language, allowing them to interact with others using symbols and voice. DropTap features the following: - A comprehensive symbol library More than 2,000 "Drops" symbols are pre-installed and can be used immediately. "Drops" are communication symbols developed by the Droplet Project. - Convenient function to use symbols in other apps "Drops" are widely used in the field of special education as a standard tool for creating picture cards, schedules, posters, and other materials. The DropTap library allows users to easily copy and paste Drops symbols into other apps. The search function for Drops symbols is also enhanced. - Easy to operate Symbols are placed on a screen called a "board," and tapping on them will play the corresponding voice. The number of symbols that can be placed on the board can be freely changed depending on the user's disability. The app also has a feature that plays multiple symbols as a sentence. - Easy to add symbols In addition to Drops, users can add images from their camera or album and display text only. The app supports recording from a microphone or text-to-speech. - Easy sharing of communication boards Created boards can be saved as files and shared via Air Drop, email, and messaging. Sharing is easy, allowing for the use of boards created by teachers at school in the home, adding symbols to boards created by others, and more. - External switch compatibility The app is compatible with external switch inputs for individuals with physical disabilities.

Screenshots

EasySnap3 screens
DropTap3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EasySnap at Free against DropTap's $11.99. EasySnap also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). DropTap's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On ads and device support 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

EasySnap is free to download; DropTap costs $11.99 up front. DropTap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EasySnap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EasySnap ships an update every 3 months, DropTap every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
EasySnap versus DropTap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasySnapDropTap
PriceFree — better$11.99
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomohiro UemuraDroplet Project

In-app purchases

None

EasySnap

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DropTap

One-time1
  • Schedule Board$3.99

Questions

Is EasySnap free?
EasySnap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DropTap free?
DropTap costs $11.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do EasySnap or DropTap have ads?
Neither EasySnap nor DropTap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EasySnap or DropTap?
EasySnap ships an update every 3 months, and DropTap every 3 weeks. Most recently, EasySnap was updated on November 6, 2026 and DropTap on November 12, 2026.

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