# TaoOfWisdom vs Text With Authors

The clearest difference is price: Text With Authors at Free against TaoOfWisdom's $2.99. Text With Authors also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 45 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 84%). TaoOfWisdom's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Text With Authors is free to download; TaoOfWisdom costs $2.99 up front. Text With Authors sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. TaoOfWisdom asks for nothing beyond the download.

TaoOfWisdom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of TaoOfWisdom's written reviews are positive against 100% of Text With Authors's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TaoOfWisdom ships an update every 45 months, Text With Authors weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TaoOfWisdom | Text With Authors |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taoofwisdom/id493759939/reviews)** | [4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-with-authors/id6447386924/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 84.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 45 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 42 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +9 |
| Developer | [Vicente Malixi](https://appshunter.io/developer/355896066) | [Catloaf Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/316792340) |

## What reviewers say

### TaoOfWisdom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taoofwisdom/id493759939)

Explore the wisdom of the Tao Te Ching with this beautifully illustrated app. It offers a serene reading experience, allowing you to delve into ancient philosophy and find inner peace amidst life's uncertainties. Navigate easily with intuitive controls and bookmark your favorite passages.

**Highlights:** Tao Te Ching text, Poignant illustrations, Intuitive page navigation, Content listing for quick access, Bookmark functionality, Universal app for iPhone and iPad

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Text With Authors

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-with-authors/id6447386924)

Engage in conversations with AI-powered literary figures to explore books, poetry, and timeless ideas. Receive personalized voice messages and discover new authors. Ideal for students and literature enthusiasts seeking a unique way to interact with classic literature.

**Highlights:** Chat with AI literary figures, Personalized voice messages, Explore classic literature, Literary tutors for study, Daily poem feature, Discover new authors

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium (promo) | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium (promo) | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| 10 Voicemail Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 25 Voicemail Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 100 Voicemail Credits | $14.99 | one-time |
| Forever Premium | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TaoOfWisdom free?

TaoOfWisdom costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Text With Authors free?

Text With Authors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TaoOfWisdom or Text With Authors?

TaoOfWisdom is rated higher. TaoOfWisdom averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Text With Authors averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do TaoOfWisdom or Text With Authors have ads?

Text With Authors shows ads; TaoOfWisdom does not.

### Which is updated more often, TaoOfWisdom or Text With Authors?

TaoOfWisdom ships an update every 45 months, and Text With Authors weekly. Most recently, TaoOfWisdom was updated on November 1, 2026 and Text With Authors on November 3, 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.*