# Xessages vs Templated Texts

The clearest difference is rating: Templated Texts at 5.0 against Xessages's 3.6. Templated Texts also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). Xessages's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Xessages sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Templated Texts asks for nothing beyond the download.

Templated Texts holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xessages has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Xessages | Templated Texts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xessages/id1154245080/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/templated-texts/id6639586804/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 10 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mansa Me Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/573811820) | [Jeff Sisson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763142933) |

## What reviewers say

### Xessages

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xessages/id1154245080)

This app allows you to send private text and photo messages that automatically self-destruct after a set time. Nothing is stored or saved, ensuring your conversations remain confidential. Enjoy secure and ephemeral communication.

**Highlights:** Self-destructing messages, Send photos and text, No storage or saving, Private chat, Ephemeral communication

**Features:** Apple Wallet, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pictures | $0.99 | one-time |
| Read Authentication | $0.99 | one-time |
| Write Authentication | $0.99 | one-time |
| Destruction Time | $1.99 | one-time |
| Time Validation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited One Time Pad Codes | $9.99 | one-time |


### Templated Texts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/templated-texts/id6639586804)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Xessages free?

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

### Is Templated Texts free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Xessages or Templated Texts?

Templated Texts is rated higher. Xessages averages 3.6 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Templated Texts averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Xessages or Templated Texts have ads?

Neither Xessages nor Templated Texts shows ads.

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