# Text2Pic vs Typewriter

The clearest difference is monetization model: Typewriter at free with in-app purchases against Text2Pic's subscription. Typewriter also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Text2Pic's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (76% vs 52%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text2Pic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Typewriter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Text2Pic against 4.4 for Typewriter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text2Pic has 5.4K ratings behind it against 169, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Text2Pic's written reviews are positive against 52% of Typewriter's.

Text2Pic ships an update fortnightly, Typewriter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text2Pic | Typewriter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text2pic-poster-and-quote-maker/id536817268/reviews)** | [4.4 (169 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typewriter-typing-video-maker/id1455777996/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.4K** | 169 |
| Positive reviews | **76.3% of reviews** | 51.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 47 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LatentApps Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/536817471) | [Tien Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1254929985) |

## What reviewers say

### Text2Pic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text2pic-poster-and-quote-maker/id536817268)

Effortlessly transform your text into stunning typographic designs with this powerful generator. Create eye-catching posters, quotes, and social media graphics without needing any design skills. Choose from numerous styles and effects, or manually edit for a personalized touch.

**Highlights:** 50+ text styles with endless randomization, Layer Mode for manual text editing, Distorted 3D text rendering, Gold foil, watercolor, and gradient effects, Free stock photography from Pixabay, Professional photo filters and background blur

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All access monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| All access annually | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Great features
- 💡 Lots of customization options
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Helpful for business/marketing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 🐛 Crashes/bugs
- 🔒 Limited free options
- 🐛 Navigation issues
- 🐛 Inability to use own photos

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to use own photos
- Inability to navigate app properly
- Text formatting issues
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- More free fonts and styles
- Ability to save and edit previous projects
- Option to remove watermark
- Improved stability and performance
- Better photo integration and management


### Typewriter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typewriter-typing-video-maker/id1455777996)

Easily create engaging videos with a realistic typing effect. Input your text and let the app automatically generate a video with keyboard sound effects. Customize fonts, colors, speeds, and backgrounds for a professional look.

**Highlights:** Automatic typing effect video creation, Keyboard sound effects, Customizable text animation (speed, font, color, size), Adjustable text alignment and spacing, Video background customization, Export as video, GIF, or transparent GIF

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $5.99 | per month |
| 1 Year | $17.99 | per year |
| One-time purchase | $27.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Creates cool videos
- 👍 Good for intro videos
- 👍 Does what it says
- 👍 Awesome app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Won't download finished video/gif
- 🐛 Cannot share to gallery
- 🐛 Cannot create GIF
- 🐛 Menu titles hard to see
- 🐛 Paid subscription not applied

**Reported bugs**

- Won't download finished video/gif
- Cannot share to gallery
- Cannot create GIF
- Paid subscription not applied
- Deleted work

**Requested features**

- Change menu titles color
- Save settings option (font, speed, color)
- Additional fonts (e.g., Lucida Grande)
- Import own fonts
- Remove or upload videos as background


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text2Pic free?

Text2Pic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Typewriter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Text2Pic or Typewriter?

Text2Pic is rated higher. Text2Pic averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while Typewriter averages 4.4 from 169 ratings.

### Do Text2Pic or Typewriter have ads?

Typewriter shows ads; Text2Pic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Text2Pic or Typewriter?

Text2Pic ships an update fortnightly, and Typewriter every 2 months. Most recently, Text2Pic was updated on November 6, 2026 and Typewriter on November 2, 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.*