Comparison

SMS Export vs TextKeep

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SMS Export

Easily copy SMS and iMessages from your iPhone or iPad to your PC or Mac. Save and print your conversations in various file formats. Requires a free desktop application download.

Highlights
  • Export SMS and iMessages
  • Save to Excel, HTML, CSV, TXT, EML
  • Select contacts for export
  • Sort messages by date/number
  • Compatible with iOS 10
  • Supports all iPhone/iPad models
Features
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IMPORTANT: DOWNLOAD THE LATEST DESKTOP APP from www.smsexport.com to be compatible with iOS 10! SMS Export is the only WORKING solution available on the AppStore to copy SMS and iMessages from your iPhone/iPad to your PC or Mac, to be able to save and print them. No need to configure TCP/IP or install on your computer "obscure" applications. On our website you can find all the easy-to-use software that you need. Just download the free Desktop app from www.smsexport.com Using the Complimentary Desktop App you can: - Export the messages to an Excel File - Export the messages to an HTML file - Export the messages to CSV, TXT or EML. - Select one or all contacts from your address book - Sort the messages by date or number iOS 10 ready! Requirements: - Mac OS X 10.6 - 10.11 - Windows XP / Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10 - iTunes 12 You also need to download the FREE application for your PC or MAC from: http://www.smsexport.com ** IMPORTANT ** IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS, PLEASE CHECK THE TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION ON OUR SITE. Feel free to contact us for any problem. Visit our site to download the full user guide a video tutorial. - All iPhone models, iPads and iPods are supported - iMessages and SMS can be exported You'll need to backup your iPhone with iTunes on the same PC/Mac where you installed our Application! Encryption must be disabled. You should temporarily disable iCloud just before using SMS Export. Then you can turn it on again. Video tutorial here: http://youtu.be/FF6EKAJJztA Go to www.smsexport.com for further information. Only the text part of messages is supported. No Images. Editor Picked by Best10Apps.com Beware of cheap imitations available on the AppStore. We are the ORIGINAL, serving you since 2009!

About

TextKeep

This app extracts text from chat screenshots, stitching them into a single conversation. It allows exporting to various formats like PDF, CSV, TXT, and JPG for legal, personal, or business archiving. It supports numerous messaging platforms and processes data securely.

Highlights
  • AI-driven text extraction from screenshots
  • Auto-stitch multiple screenshots
  • Export to PDF, CSV, TXT, and JPG
  • Universal chat app compatibility
  • Secure data processing
  • Printable conversation export
Features
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TextKeep is the ultimate tool for saving and exporting chat history from any messaging app. Whether you need to print text messages for legal evidence, archive sentimental memories, or backup business conversations, TextKeep makes it simple. POWERFUL AI-DRIVEN EXPORT Unlike basic screenshot tools, TextKeep uses advanced AI (OCR) to "read" your screenshots. This allows us to detect chat bubbles, timestamps with high accuracy, turning static images into editable, searchable text. - KEY FEATURES Auto-Stitch Screenshots: Import multiple overlapping screenshots, and TextKeep will magically stitch them into one long, seamless conversation view. Export to PDF: Create a clean, professional PDF document of your chat—perfect for printing, sharing with lawyers, or archiving. Export to Excel (CSV): Need the raw data? Extract the text into a spreadsheet format with separate columns for date, time and message. Text & JPG Backup: Save the plain text file (.txt) or the long stitched image (.jpg) directly to your device. Universal Compatibility: Works with WhatsApp, iMessage, Telegram, Messenger, Signal, Instagram DMs, and any other chat interface. Secure Processing: Your data is processed securely on our encrypted servers to ensure the highest quality screenshot stitching and text extraction, then deleted immediately after export. - PERFECT FOR Legal Cases: Prepare court-admissible PDFs of text messages for divorce, custody, or small claims disputes. Memory Books: Save relationships, funny group chats, or conversations with loved ones in a printable format. Business Records: Archive client communications and order details. - HOW IT WORKS Take screenshots of your conversation or let the app do it for you. Import them into TextKeep. Our AI automatically orders and stitches them. Choose your format (PDF, CSV, TXT, or Image) and save! You can also print the original conversation or the processed version. - SUBSCRIPTION Weekly (weekly renewal) | Annual (annual renewal) Auto-renews unless cancelled 24 hours before period ends. Manage in App Store Account Settings. - USEFUL LINKS TextKeep uses secure, encrypted transmission for processing. See our Privacy Policy for more details: https://novasoftapps.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/32380464491805 Terms and Conditions: https://novasoftapps.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/32380791084445 End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - CONTACT & SUPPORT Have a feature request or need help? support@novasoft.ro https://textexport.app

Screenshots

SMS Export1 screens
TextKeep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TextKeep at Free against SMS Export's $4.99. TextKeep also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 44 months). SMS Export's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (73% vs 59%). On ratings volume, ads 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

TextKeep is free to download; SMS Export costs $4.99 up front. TextKeep sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. SMS Export asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TextKeep holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 157 and 268 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of SMS Export's written reviews are positive against 59% of TextKeep's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMS Export ships an update every 44 months, TextKeep every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SMS Export versus TextKeep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMS ExportTextKeep
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (157 ratings)4.4 (268 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.9% of reviews — better59.3% of reviews
Number of ratings157268 — better
Update frequencyEvery 44 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS7.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFabrizio FarengaRobert Neagu

Customer experience

SMS Export

All ratings157 ratings
Positive49.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative47.8%
Written reviews531 reviews
Positive72.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative24.3%

TextKeep

All ratings268 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive59.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.7%

Bugs and requests

SMS Export

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

TextKeep

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SMS Export

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

TextKeep

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly$8.997 Days
  • Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Annual Promo1 Month trial$59.991 Year
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  • Annual$69.991 Year

Questions

Is SMS Export free?
SMS Export costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TextKeep free?
TextKeep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SMS Export or TextKeep?
TextKeep is rated higher. SMS Export averages 3.0 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while TextKeep averages 4.4 from 268 ratings.
Do SMS Export or TextKeep have ads?
Neither SMS Export nor TextKeep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMS Export or TextKeep?
SMS Export ships an update every 44 months, and TextKeep every 3 days. Most recently, SMS Export was updated on October 7, 2026 and TextKeep on October 4, 2026.

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