# TX Mason vs MONGA

The clearest difference is rating: MONGA at 5.0 against TX Mason's 3.4. MONGA also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). TX Mason's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (25 vs 2). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TX Mason sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. MONGA asks for nothing beyond the download.

MONGA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TX Mason has 25 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TX Mason ships an update monthly, MONGA every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TX Mason | MONGA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tx-mason/id1532889175/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monga/id6444015445/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 30 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [The Grand Lodge Of Texas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532889177) | [All Covered, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/787423887) |

## What reviewers say

### TX Mason

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

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 |


### MONGA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monga/id6444015445)

Stay informed about benefits, legislative efforts, and news relevant to Missouri National Guard members, retirees, and their families. Access information on state and federal issues impacting service members and their loved ones.

**Highlights:** Benefit information, Legislative updates, Timely news, Family support, Retiree resources, Scholarship information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TX Mason free?

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

### Is MONGA free?

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

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

MONGA is rated higher. TX Mason averages 3.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while MONGA averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do TX Mason or MONGA have ads?

MONGA shows ads; TX Mason does not.

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

TX Mason ships an update monthly, and MONGA every 2 months. Most recently, TX Mason was updated on October 1, 2026 and MONGA on September 29, 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.*