# Messages and Chat Export PDF vs Message Vault

The clearest difference is rating: Messages and Chat Export PDF at 4.5 against Message Vault's 3.0. Messages and Chat Export PDF also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (32% vs 0%). Message Vault's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Messages and Chat Export PDF sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Message Vault sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Messages and Chat Export PDF holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Messages and Chat Export PDF has 4.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Messages and Chat Export PDF's written reviews are positive against 0% of Message Vault's.

Messages and Chat Export PDF ships an update every 6 weeks, Message Vault every 48 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Messages and Chat Export PDF | Message Vault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messages-and-chat-export-pdf/id1241178802/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-vault/id1336869355/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **32.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 48 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 39 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DIGISET LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/944123342) | [Rohit Iyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150989827) |

## What reviewers say

### Messages and Chat Export PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messages-and-chat-export-pdf/id1241178802)

Easily save and organize conversations from any messaging app into a single PDF or image. Automatically stitch screenshots or record scrollable chats as high-quality videos. Offers precision editing and private on-device processing for secure exports.

**Highlights:** Auto-stitch screenshots to PDF/image, Manual stitching and precision editing, Record scrollable chats as video, Trim, crop, and slow down video, Organize exports with folders, Export to JPG, PNG, or PDF

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Messages Export Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Straightforward to learn
- 💡 Useful for documentation and record-keeping
- 🚀 Quick stitching of screenshots

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Stitching issues and loss of work
- 💰 Misleading about free features
- 🐛 Unreliable export functionality
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with updates

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when stitching multiple screenshots
- Exported PDFs have visible seams and poor quality
- Inability to rearrange screenshots after initial stitching
- Paid features not working as advertised

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually crop and edit stitched screenshots
- Support for multi-page PDF exports
- Improved workflow for organizing and stitching screenshots
- Better integration with cloud storage and photo libraries


### Message Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-vault/id1336869355)

Securely back up and archive your chat conversations in the cloud. Access your messages with fingerprint or password protection. This service offers cloud archiving and does not alter original messaging apps.

**Highlights:** Cloud message archiving, Password and Touch ID lock, Fingerprint access, 20GB cloud storage, Multiple subscription plans

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pack | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pack | $9.99 | per month |
| 6 Months Pack | $49.99 | per 6 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Messages and Chat Export PDF free?

Messages and Chat Export PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Message Vault free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Messages and Chat Export PDF or Message Vault?

Messages and Chat Export PDF is rated higher. Messages and Chat Export PDF averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Message Vault averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Messages and Chat Export PDF or Message Vault have ads?

Neither Messages and Chat Export PDF nor Message Vault shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Messages and Chat Export PDF or Message Vault?

Messages and Chat Export PDF ships an update every 6 weeks, and Message Vault every 48 months. Most recently, Messages and Chat Export PDF was updated on October 15, 2026 and Message Vault on October 7, 2026.

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