AR Text vs Text Maker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Text Maker
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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 :)
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | AR Text | Text Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (33 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AR Code Pte. Ltd. | Frosby Designs Ltd. |
In-app purchases
AR Text
- AR Text Premium7 Days trial$34.991 Month
Text Maker
- Lightbox MSG - PRO$3.99









