# TrainSpotters vs Text Message Export

The clearest difference is rating: Text Message Export at 2.8 against TrainSpotters's 1.0. Text Message Export also leads on ratings volume (37 vs 1). TrainSpotters's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text Message Export sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. TrainSpotters asks for nothing beyond the download.

Text Message Export holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Message Export has 37 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | TrainSpotters | Text Message Export |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trainspotters/id1589789418/reviews) | **[2.8 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-message-export-textscape/id6757188560/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **37** |
| Positive reviews | — | 21.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 112 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [P-COM LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531517991) | [Maryna Plotnikova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845114679) |

## What reviewers say

### TrainSpotters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trainspotters/id1589789418)

Track the real-time location and status of trains across the United States. Join a dedicated community of enthusiasts and explore over 600 train lines. This app requires a monthly subscription for full access.

**Highlights:** Track US train locations and status, Access over 600 train lines, Join a train enthusiast community, Account creation required, Monthly subscription for access

**In-app purchases:** none


### Text Message Export

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-message-export-textscape/id6757188560)

Easily export, back up, and print your SMS, iMessage, and chat app conversations. Save your message history in various formats like PDF, CSV, or Excel for personal records, work, or documentation.

**Highlights:** Export SMS and text messages, Backup iMessage conversations, Export chats from popular messaging apps, Save messages as PDF, CSV, Excel, or text, Print conversations directly, Select specific chats or message history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Plan | $44.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TrainSpotters free?

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

### Is Text Message Export free?

Text Message Export is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TrainSpotters or Text Message Export?

Text Message Export is rated higher. TrainSpotters averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Text Message Export averages 2.8 from 37 ratings.

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