# TextMaster vs Patchword

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TextMaster at 100% against Patchword's 50%. TextMaster also leads on price (Free vs $5.99). Patchword's advantage is rating (3.5 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

TextMaster is free to download; Patchword costs $5.99 up front. TextMaster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Patchword asks for nothing beyond the download.

Patchword holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of TextMaster's written reviews are positive against 50% of Patchword's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TextMaster ships an update every 11 months, Patchword every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TextMaster | Patchword |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textmaster-compare-ocr-voice/id1496787360/reviews) | **[3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchword/id6475396748/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 7 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [睿 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/597355765) | [Nicolas Kick](https://appshunter.io/developer/583995254) |

## What reviewers say

### TextMaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textmaster-compare-ocr-voice/id1496787360)

This app combines text comparison, image OCR, and speech-to-text functionality. It helps users quickly spot text differences, extract text from images, and convert spoken words into editable text for various productivity needs.

**Highlights:** Text comparison with difference highlighting, Image OCR for text extraction, Speech-to-text conversion, Simple and intuitive user interface, All-in-one text productivity tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto Renew VIP | $0.99 | per month |
| Remove Advertisements | $1.99 | one-time |
| One Month VIP | $1.99 | one-time |


### Patchword

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchword/id6475396748)

Compare files and directories to identify additions, removals, or modifications. It allows for matching files with slightly different names and applying or exporting patches and edit scripts non-destructively.

**Highlights:** Compare files and text, Compare directories, Identify added, removed, modified files, Match files by alphabetical order or custom map, Export and apply patches, Create non-destructive edit scripts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TextMaster free?

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

### Is Patchword free?

Patchword costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TextMaster or Patchword?

Patchword is rated higher. TextMaster averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Patchword averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do TextMaster or Patchword have ads?

TextMaster shows ads; Patchword does not.

### Which is updated more often, TextMaster or Patchword?

TextMaster ships an update every 11 months, and Patchword every 3 months. Most recently, TextMaster was updated on September 21, 2026 and Patchword on September 26, 2026.

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