# TX Mason vs i45NOW

The clearest difference is rating: i45NOW at 4.8 against TX Mason's 3.4. i45NOW also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 33%) and ratings volume (99 vs 25). TX Mason's advantage is chart position (#195 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TX Mason sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and i45NOW sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

i45NOW holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 99 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of TX Mason's written reviews are positive against 67% of i45NOW's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TX Mason | i45NOW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tx-mason/id1532889175/reviews) | **[4.8 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i45now/id1664409416/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **99** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#195** | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [The Grand Lodge Of Texas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532889177) | [Aulds Media Holdings, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664409418) |

## What reviewers say

### TX Mason

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tx-mason/id1532889175)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with members, discuss topics in groups or privately, and stay informed about upcoming events and the latest news. Manage your subscription and auto-renewal settings easily.

**Highlights:** Member connection, Group and private discussions, Event information, Latest news updates, Subscription management, Auto-renewal settings

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hiram Abiff | $9.99 | per year |
| Hiram King of Tyre | $16.99 | per year |
| King Solomon | $25.99 | per year |


### i45NOW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i45now/id1664409416)

This app delivers hyper-local news and social content for communities in the Texas Galveston Bay area. Users can access free news updates and subscribe for exclusive content, discounts, and member-only deals.

**Highlights:** Hyper-local news updates, Community-focused social content, Exclusive subscriber content, Member-only discounts and deals, Subscription for premium features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $1.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TX Mason free?

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

### Is i45NOW free?

i45NOW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TX Mason or i45NOW?

i45NOW is rated higher. TX Mason averages 3.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while i45NOW averages 4.8 from 99 ratings.

### Do TX Mason or i45NOW have ads?

Neither TX Mason nor i45NOW shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TX Mason or i45NOW?

TX Mason ships an update monthly, and i45NOW monthly. Most recently, TX Mason was updated on June 24, 2026 and i45NOW on September 9, 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.*