# PhraseExpress vs TextExpander

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TextExpander at 100% against PhraseExpress's 14%. TextExpander also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). PhraseExpress's advantage is ratings volume (55 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TextExpander holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhraseExpress has 55 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of PhraseExpress's written reviews are positive against 100% of TextExpander's.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhraseExpress | TextExpander |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phraseexpress/id1658787851/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textexpander/id6805960547/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 9 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bartels Media GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/380146098) | [TextExpander, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727362810) |

## What reviewers say

### PhraseExpress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phraseexpress/id1658787851)

This app eliminates tedious typing by expanding abbreviations into longer text snippets. Organize and access frequently used phrases through a descriptive menu, syncing them across devices. It offers advanced macro features for customization and automation.

**Highlights:** Text expansion from abbreviations, Snippet organization and access, Sync snippets across devices, Descriptive phrase menus, Customizable keyboard with swipe gestures, Advanced macro features (fill-ins, date calculations, translation)

**In-app purchases:** none


### TextExpander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textexpander/id6805960547)

Access your saved text snippets and expand them instantly across any app on your iPhone and iPad. This keyboard app offers features like autocorrect, emoji search, and swipe typing, making it easier to input frequently used phrases, addresses, or links.

**Highlights:** Instant text expansion via custom abbreviations, Customizable keyboard with swipe typing, Emoji search and suggestions, Autocorrect and long-press for accented characters, Snippet suggestions in the suggestion strip, Fill-ins for dynamic snippet content

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhraseExpress free?

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

### Is TextExpander free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PhraseExpress or TextExpander?

TextExpander is rated higher. PhraseExpress averages 4.5 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while TextExpander averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PhraseExpress or TextExpander have ads?

Neither PhraseExpress nor TextExpander shows ads.

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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.*