i vs maCity
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
i
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A new platform, helping you to share your messages and photos easily, fastly and safely both in your private and business life. You can share your messages and photos easily no matter where you are and what you are busy with thanks to its practical and clear design. i-Text provides you to share your messages and photos safely via SMS, E-MAIL or WHATSAPP. SHARING When you click the link you will be directed to the messages and photos shared by i-Text SAFETY Messages and photos are encrypted automatically when you share it. It will be accessible for 30 minutes. As the time passed, info will be deleted. Are we keep your info on the system? No. neither your information will be recorded nor it will be shared with an organization or institue. Is the person with whom I am sharing my messages and photos must have the application? No. Shared messages and photos will be opened via Mobile Devices, Notebook/PC (for E-Mail and WhatsApp Web). What can I do if the person I am getting contact with doesn’t have an Apple device? No matter which device the person has, you can still share messages and photos. Which devices can open shared messages and photos? Notebooks (for E-Mail and WhatsApp Web) or all other devices can have an Access. What does the application i-Text need? It just needs internet.
maCity
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maCity is a location‑based social platform that helps you discover what’s happening around you and connect with your community in real time. Drop and find location cards, join global conversations in WorldChat, participate in Fire Circle activities, and share your stories through photos—starting right from your city.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: i at none against maCity's shown. i also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.2). maCity's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
i ships an update every 5 months, maCity every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 19, 2026.
| Parameter | i | maCity |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Erdem Cetin | CHONG HONG |
In-app purchases
i
No in-app purchases
maCity
No in-app purchases
