TX Control vs Text Expander
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TX Control
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Remote monitoring for connected networks, distributed on multiple locations. Scalable platform, able to control multibrand transmitters. - alarm list history search, - mapping transmitters through GPS coordinates, - telemetry status, - remote control list, - alarm notifications. Manual or in "real time" update of the parameters by automatic periodic queries to the entire transmitters network.
Text Expander
Create custom shortcuts for frequently used text and images to insert them instantly with a dedicated keyboard. Automate dates, times, and clipboard content for dynamic messages. Save time and reduce repetitive typing.
- Custom text and image shortcuts
- Magic Variables for dates, times, clipboard
- Custom keyboard access
- Share reply collections
- Typing speed test and time saved statistics
- Group assignment and quick filters
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Boost Your Typing Speed with Custom Shortcuts Tired of typing the same phrases over and over? Create short aliases for frequently used text and insert them instantly with a custom keyboard. Whether it’s emails, addresses, or responses, save time and type effortlessly. Features: • Create and manage custom text and images shortcuts • Magic Variables automatically insert dates, times, clipboard content, and random variations - turning static templates into dynamic, personalized messages that save hours of repetitive typing. • Access them quickly with a custom keyboard • Share your replies collection with colleagues and friends • Type faster and reduce repetitive typing • Assign one of 4 groups and use quick filters while typing • Test your typing speed and track statistic of saved time Simplify your workflow and boost productivity — download now! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TX Control at none against Text Expander's 4. TX Control also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Text Expander's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Text Expander sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. TX Control asks for nothing beyond the download.
TX Control ships an update every 5 months, Text Expander every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TX Control | Text Expander |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (25 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 88.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 25 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 22HBG | Nikolai Rodionov |
In-app purchases
TX Control
No in-app purchases
Text Expander
- Weekly Premium$1.997 Days
- Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$29.99
Questions
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