# AR Text vs TextStudio

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | AR Text | TextStudio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-text-3d-text-to-ar/id1544441682/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textstudio-logo-and-effects/id6764538754/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AR Code Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761134422) | [Gaudin Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446698288) |

## What reviewers say

### AR Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-text-3d-text-to-ar/id1544441682)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AR Text Premium | $34.99 | per month |


### TextStudio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textstudio-logo-and-effects/id6764538754)

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:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium for Life | $129.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*