# Templates for Pages vs Message Templates

The clearest difference is monetization model: Message Templates at free with in-app purchases against Templates for Pages's subscription. Message Templates also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Templates for Pages's advantage is ratings volume (121 vs 10). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Templates for Pages sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Message Templates sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Message Templates holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Templates for Pages has 121 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Templates for Pages's written reviews are positive against 79% of Message Templates's.

Templates for Pages ships an update every 3 months, Message Templates fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Templates for Pages | Message Templates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/templates-for-pages-design/id444453991/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-templates-quick-post/id1454359343/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **121** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 62.7% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 31 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Graphic Node](https://appshunter.io/developer/438911754) | [Artem Murygin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1368587475) |

## What reviewers say

### Templates for Pages

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/templates-for-pages-design/id444453991)

Access over 4,000 professional templates for Apple Pages to create business and personal documents. Customize text, images, and colors to suit your needs. Offers monthly updates and a variety of layouts for diverse projects.

**Highlights:** Over 4,000 templates, Monthly template updates, Customizable text and images, Recolorable objects, A4 and US Letter sizes, 10,000+ layout variations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One-Month Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| 6-Months Plan | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| One Year Plan | $34.99 | per year |
| Templates for Pages | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Large selection of templates (hundreds to thousands)
- 🎨 Fresh, modern, and inspiring designs
- ⚡ Easy to customize and modify templates
- 🔄 Regularly updated with new templates
- 💰 Good value for money (one-time purchase option)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Misleading 'free' app label with paywall
- 🐛 Cannot open templates or Pages app integration issues
- ⚠️ Incomplete templates (only first 1-2 pages designed)
- 🎨 Limited practical business templates
- 📦 Poor user experience for template discovery/organization

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot find Pages app even when installed
- Templates fail to open in Pages
- Blank pages appear instead of template content
- Monthly subscription redirects to yearly payment
- App crashes or becomes unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Auto-install templates directly into Pages
- More newsletter templates
- More complete multi-page templates (especially magazines)
- Better categorization and sorting within app
- More practical business-focused templates


### Message Templates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-templates-quick-post/id1454359343)

Save and quickly send frequently used messages, including text and attachments. This tool streamlines communication for business and personal use, making routine tasks faster and more efficient.

**Highlights:** Save frequently used messages, Send messages in seconds, Supports text and attached files, Intuitive interface, Useful for business communication, Streamlines routine tasks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Templates for Pages free?

Templates for Pages is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Message Templates free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Templates for Pages or Message Templates?

Message Templates is rated higher. Templates for Pages averages 4.5 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Message Templates averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Templates for Pages or Message Templates have ads?

Neither Templates for Pages nor Message Templates shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Templates for Pages or Message Templates?

Templates for Pages ships an update every 3 months, and Message Templates fortnightly. Most recently, Templates for Pages was updated on October 30, 2026 and Message Templates on October 24, 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.*