Comparison

AR Text vs Text Maker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AR Text

Create and display custom 3D text in augmented reality. Personalize your messages with a wide range of fonts and colors, then share them as photos, videos, or directly in AR. Generate AR codes to easily share or anchor your creations.

Highlights
  • Create 3D text in augmented reality
  • 155 font options
  • Full color palette customization
  • Save and edit AR creations
  • Generate AR Codes for sharing
  • Photo and video export
Features
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The AR Text app allows you to create and display texts in Augmented Reality. A 3D preview of your creation is visible before starting your AR modeling. Your 3D texts are fully customizable with 155 fonts and a full color palette. Each of your AR creations is stored in the app and is then easily accessible or editable. Start impressing your friends by sending them your creations in photo, video or directly in AR to immerse them with your messages! Developed in partnership with AR Code, you can within the application generate your Augmented Reality Codes for each of your creations. This code will allow you to easily share your AR creation or anchor them in places of your choice (room, showcase, product, ...). For the moment the generated 3D texts are limited to 15 characters to facilitate the 3D modeling process and limit the weight of your creations. To express your creativity without any limitation, you can also subscribe to the AR Text Premium offer for an unlimited AR modeling: AR Text Premium is a monthly recurring subscription. You will automatically be billed the amount (US$34.99) through the App Store at the end of the free trial period which is 7 days. The monthly subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited. You can manage your subscription in the App Store. Terms of use: https://ar-text.com/terms.html Privacy policy: https://ar-text.com/privacy.html

About

Text Maker

Features
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Lightbox MSG is a useful lightbox maker app with a simple purpose: spread positive messages and good vibes. Style your lightbox with frames and background colours. Type your message and choose your fonts. Add icons, emojis, ornaments and quotes. Save your image and share it to Instagram, other social media, or directly to your friends :)

Screenshots

AR Text4 screens
Text Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AR Text at none against Text Maker's shown. Text Maker's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AR Text sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $34.99 per month and Text Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AR Text ships an update every 3 months, Text Maker monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AR Text versus Text Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAR TextText Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (33 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAR Code Pte. Ltd.Frosby Designs Ltd.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AR Text

Subscriptions1
  • AR Text Premium7 Days trial$34.991 Month
1 purchases

Text Maker

One-time1
  • Lightbox MSG - PRO$3.99

Questions

Is AR Text free?
AR Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Text Maker free?
Text Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AR Text or Text Maker have ads?
Text Maker shows ads; AR Text does not.
Which is updated more often, AR Text or Text Maker?
AR Text ships an update every 3 months, and Text Maker monthly. Most recently, AR Text was updated on October 18, 2026 and Text Maker on September 30, 2026.

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