# Export Text Message to PDF,XLS vs Documented

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Documented at 75% against Export Text Message to PDF,XLS's 0%. Documented also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.8) and chart position (#125 vs unranked). Export Text Message to PDF,XLS's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Export Text Message to PDF,XLS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Documented sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Documented holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 115 and 40 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Export Text Message to PDF,XLS's written reviews are positive against 75% of Documented's.

Export Text Message to PDF,XLS ships an update daily, Documented every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Export Text Message to PDF,XLS | Documented |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/export-text-message-to-pdfxls/id1614057455/reviews) | **[4.6 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documented-parenting-record/id6791808503/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **115** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#125** |
| Size | 7 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iBo Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371230904) | [Rise Advertising LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839370150) |

## What reviewers say

### Export Text Message to PDF,XLS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/export-text-message-to-pdfxls/id1614057455)

Easily back up and export your text messages into PDF or Excel files. This app allows you to save and share your message history in a readable format, integrated with your device's file management system.

**Highlights:** Backup messages to PDF, Export messages to Excel, Save and share message history, Integrated with Files app, Edit message screenshots

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access Monthly | $6.99 | per month |

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Waste of money
- 🤥 Misleading advertising
- 🖨️ Exports screenshots, not text
- 🚫 Does not convert text to PDF
- 👎 Useless and ineffective

**Reported bugs**

- Cancel/decline buttons nearly invisible
- Export to XLS not as expected
- Error message when exporting to PDF


### Documented

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documented-parenting-record/id6791808503)

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Free · Productivity, #176 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app securely logs parenting moments with automatic timestamps and optional location data. Entries are sealed to prevent tampering and can include notes, photos, and voice memos. An optional upgrade allows for secure PDF export for legal purposes.

**Highlights:** Sealed, timestamped entries, Log notes, photos, videos, voice memos, Automatic timestamp and GPS, Tamper-evident record keeping, Private by default, no account needed, Secure PDF export for legal sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Documented Plus - Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Documented Plus - Yearly | $179.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Export Text Message to PDF,XLS free?

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

### Is Documented free?

Documented is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Export Text Message to PDF,XLS or Documented?

Documented is rated higher. Export Text Message to PDF,XLS averages 2.8 out of 5 from 115 ratings, while Documented averages 4.6 from 40 ratings.

### Do Export Text Message to PDF,XLS or Documented have ads?

Documented shows ads; Export Text Message to PDF,XLS does not.

### Which is updated more often, Export Text Message to PDF,XLS or Documented?

Export Text Message to PDF,XLS ships an update daily, and Documented every 4 days. Most recently, Export Text Message to PDF,XLS was updated on October 21, 2026 and Documented on October 8, 2026.

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