Comparison

AR Text vs TextStudio

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

TextStudio

Easily create eye-catching stylized text with thousands of effects and fine-tune every detail. Add animations, customize backgrounds, and import your own fonts. Perfect for social media, logos, and more.

Highlights
  • 3500+ ready-to-use text effects
  • Live preview and parameter tweaking
  • Fine control over text details
  • Animated text exports (GIF/MP4)
  • Distortion and background customization
  • Import custom fonts
  • Cross-device preset syncing
Features
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Create stunning stylized text in seconds. Choose from thousands of curated effects, customize every detail, and export your design ready to share. WHAT YOU CAN DO - 3500+ ready-to-use effects: neon, 3D, metallic, retro, vintage, futuristic, handwritten, cinematic - Live preview as you tweak every parameter - Fine control: outlines, depth, bevel, shadows, fills, textures, gradients, specular highlights - Animations: pulse, bounce, glow, shimmer, particles and more, exported as GIF or MP4 - Distort modes: perspective, stretch, bend, free-form mesh - Background customization: colors, gradients, photos - Import your own fonts from the iOS font system - Save your designs as personal presets, sync them across devices PERFECT FOR - Social media (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter) - YouTube thumbnails and banners - Logos and watermarks - Greeting cards, stickers, memes - Product mockups SIGN IN Connect with Apple, Google, or email. Your favorites and saved presets sync automatically across all your iOS devices. PREMIUM Upgrade to Premium for unlimited HD exports, premium animations, advanced distortions, and an ad-free experience. iMESSAGE TextStudio integrates with iMessage so you can drop your designs straight into a conversation. We hand-craft new effects every week. Got feedback or a wish? Contact us right from Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AR Text4 screens
TextStudio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AR Text at none against TextStudio's shown. AR Text also leads on ratings volume (33 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). TextStudio's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 TextStudio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TextStudio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AR Text has 33 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AR Text ships an update every 3 months, TextStudio monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AR Text versus TextStudio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAR TextTextStudio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (33 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAR Code Pte. Ltd.Gaudin Ltd

Customer experience

AR Text

All ratings33 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

TextStudio

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AR Text

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

TextStudio

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium for Life$129.99

Questions

Is AR Text free?
AR Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TextStudio free?
TextStudio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AR Text or TextStudio?
TextStudio is rated higher. AR Text averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while TextStudio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do AR Text or TextStudio have ads?
TextStudio shows ads; AR Text does not.
Which is updated more often, AR Text or TextStudio?
AR Text ships an update every 3 months, and TextStudio monthly. Most recently, AR Text was updated on October 24, 2026 and TextStudio on October 28, 2026.

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