# Teletext vs TXT Teletext

Teletext and TXT Teletext both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Teletext's written reviews are positive against 21% of TXT Teletext's. Teletext also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). TXT Teletext's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

TXT Teletext is free to download; Teletext costs $0.99 up front. TXT Teletext sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Teletext asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Teletext against 3.0 for TXT Teletext. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Teletext's written reviews are positive against 21% of TXT Teletext's.

Teletext ships an update every 2 months, TXT Teletext every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Teletext | TXT Teletext |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teletext-texttv/id317642402/reviews) | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txt-teletext/id960695593/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **73.6% of reviews** | 21.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#49** | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [oxorr](https://appshunter.io/developer/295470793) | [astrovicApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/522189685) |

## What reviewers say

### Teletext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teletext-texttv/id317642402)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

Access teletext services from various European channels. Browse news, sports results, and more through an intuitive interface with page navigation and shortcut features.

**Highlights:** European channel teletext access, News and sports results, Intuitive swipe navigation, Page linking via tap, Two-finger tap for start page, Customizable page shortcuts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### TXT Teletext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txt-teletext/id960695593)

Access Italian Teletext pages and subpages on your smartphone or tablet. Navigate easily with intuitive gestures, zoom in on content, and switch between national and regional editions. Share or save pages directly from the app.

**Highlights:** Horizontal page scrolling, Vertical subpage scrolling, Page zoom functionality, Numeric keypad navigation, National and Regional editions, Share and save pages

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Televideo Pro (no ads) | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Teletext free?

Teletext costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TXT Teletext free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Teletext or TXT Teletext?

Teletext and TXT Teletext are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Teletext or TXT Teletext have ads?

TXT Teletext shows ads; Teletext does not.

### Which is updated more often, Teletext or TXT Teletext?

Teletext ships an update every 2 months, and TXT Teletext every 5 weeks. Most recently, Teletext was updated on October 31, 2026 and TXT Teletext on October 21, 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.*