SnapType

A simple way to complete any school worksheet on your phone or tablet.

SnapType · com.snaptypeapp.android

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v2026.1 52.4 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2026.1 (238)
Updated: Sep 9, 2026 (29 days ago)
APK size: 52.4 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Education (app)
Listed since: Oct 29, 2020 (at least)
Permissions: 14 (4 sensitive)
Website: SnapTypeApp.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

SnapType is an app by SnapType in the Education category, listed since at least October 2020. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 1.2.5, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 8.0. It asks for 14 permissions, 4 of them sensitive, including camera, read phone status and identity and read shared storage. It asks for the same permissions as version 2025.8. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v2026.1

What's New: - The app now remembers your last-used text color and font size, so you don't have to reset them every time. - Improved cursor behavior for a more precise writing experience on ChromeOS. - Importing PDFs on ChromeOS and Android is now smoother and more consistent. Also in this release This update also includes a number of bug fixes and stability/performance improvements to make the app more reliable overall.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Take a picture of a worksheet. Tap to add text. It's that easy! 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 a phone or tablet. With SnapType, students can take a picture of their worksheets, or import worksheets from the photo gallery. They can then use their Android device keyboard to add text to these documents. When complete, students can print, email, or share their creations (sharing requires upgrade to SnapType Pro). It is the perfect solution for kids, and even adults, who struggle with their handwriting.

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v1.2.5. Since v2025.7 it requires Android 8.0+.

v2026.1 LATEST Sep 9, 2026 52.4 MB TRUSTED v2025.8 Sep 1, 2026 52.4 MB TRUSTED v2025.7 Nov 2, 2025 52.4 MB TRUSTED v1.2.6 Nov 17, 2025 7.7 MB TRUSTED v1.2.5 Nov 21, 2025 7.8 MB TRUSTED

All 5 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 9, 2026.
Certificate issued to “SnapType” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 4 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 9, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 9, 2026
Signed byCN=Ben Slavin, O=SnapType, L=Cupertino, ST=California
Signing certificate (SHA-1)46:79:08:E7:28:D7:87:BB:4F:78:8C:69:0E:1D:53:8B:1A:70:62:0F
File MD51b404fe7d9bc68ad3bb9f2d8ef8af000
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (14)

SnapType requests 14 permissions, 4 of them sensitive.

Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Google Play license check com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.snaptypeapp.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

SnapType APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of SnapType for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 1.2.6 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 7.0 and later. Get version 1.2.6 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the SnapType APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 4 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 1b404fe7d9bc68ad3bb9f2d8ef8af000.