# Openroad vs TextTeddy

The clearest difference is monetization model: TextTeddy at free against Openroad's free with in-app purchases. TextTeddy also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 77%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Openroad's advantage is ratings volume (3.9K vs 40). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Openroad against 4.8 for TextTeddy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Openroad has 3.9K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Openroad's written reviews are positive against 96% of TextTeddy's.

Openroad ships an update fortnightly, TextTeddy every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Openroad | TextTeddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openroad-safety-on-the-road/id1485648819/reviews) | **[4.8 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textteddy/id6448645251/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | **96.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 81 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TrueMotion, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018859751) | [TextTeddy, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685327470) |

## What reviewers say

### Openroad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openroad-safety-on-the-road/id1485648819)

This app automatically detects car crashes and dispatches trained responders to provide assistance, even if you cannot. It works on any iPhone and in any car, offering fast help and location sharing with family. A crash scene guide is also available.

**Highlights:** Automatic crash detection, 24/7 trained crash responders, Emergency service dispatch, Location sharing with family, Crash Scene Guide

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Crash detection and emergency notification
- 👍 Provides peace of mind and extra safety
- 🚗 Monitors driving behavior and provides feedback
- 💡 Useful for senior citizens and high-risk drivers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent or false positive crash detection
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔕 Too many notifications and alerts
- 🤔 Concerns about location tracking and privacy

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with motion and fitness access permissions
- Inaccurate location tracking

**Requested features**

- Support for deaf or hard of hearing users
- Ability to customize notification preferences
- Integration with other safety/emergency services


### TextTeddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textteddy/id6448645251)

Easily track TV shows, movies, books, and podcasts. Send messages to this assistant to save titles and notes, ensuring you never forget what you want to consume. It helps organize your media interests and recall streaming service information.

**Highlights:** Track TV shows, movies, books, podcasts, Save titles and notes via text, Recall media and streaming services, Share recommendations with friends, Organize media consumption

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Openroad free?

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

### Is TextTeddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Openroad or TextTeddy?

TextTeddy is rated higher. Openroad averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while TextTeddy averages 4.8 from 40 ratings.

### Do Openroad or TextTeddy have ads?

Neither Openroad nor TextTeddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Openroad or TextTeddy?

Openroad ships an update fortnightly, and TextTeddy every 8 days. Most recently, Openroad was updated on October 24, 2026 and TextTeddy on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*