# Texas Monthly vs ProtagonistLit

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Texas Monthly at 2.1K against ProtagonistLit's 2. Texas Monthly also leads on chart position (#130 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). ProtagonistLit's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Texas Monthly sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ProtagonistLit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ProtagonistLit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Texas Monthly has 2.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Texas Monthly ships an update every 2 months, ProtagonistLit monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Texas Monthly | ProtagonistLit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texas-monthly/id561239668/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protagonistlit/id6446125862/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 16.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#130** | — |
| Size | 10 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | +12 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Texas Monthly Magazine](https://appshunter.io/developer/1174424651) | [Protagonist Lit, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/625346203) |

## What reviewers say

### Texas Monthly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texas-monthly/id561239668)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

This app chronicles life in contemporary Texas, reporting on vital issues and covering music, arts, travel, restaurants, and cultural events. It provides insightful and respected recommendations for exploring the Texas scene.

**Highlights:** Politics and environment reporting, Industry and education coverage, Music and arts features, Travel and restaurant recommendations, Museum and cultural event guides, Insightful Texas scene coverage

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Texas Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Texas Monthly | $19.99 | per year |
| Texas Monthly April 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Texas Monthly May 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Texas Monthly June 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Texas Monthly November 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Texas Monthly June 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Texas Monthly May 2015 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Texas Monthly February 2016 | $4.99 | one-time |
| October 2016 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Great reading experience
- 🌟 Wonderful magazine content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Login issues
- 📥 No offline reading
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🤯 Unintuitive user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen keeps reappearing
- Subscription not recognized
- Unable to access content

**Requested features**

- Download issues for offline access
- Retain login credentials
- Improve app stability and usability


### ProtagonistLit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protagonistlit/id6446125862)

Discover new short reads like stories, poems, and essays from independent publishers. Search by genre, writer, or publication, and explore curated lists. This app offers an easy-to-use interface for a community of readers, writers, and editors.

**Highlights:** Discover short stories, poems, and essays, Search by genre, writer, and publication, Explore curated reading lists, Content curated by editors, Community of readers, writers, and editors, Independent publisher content

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Reader Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Super Reader Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Texas Monthly free?

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

### Is ProtagonistLit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Texas Monthly or ProtagonistLit?

ProtagonistLit is rated higher. Texas Monthly averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while ProtagonistLit averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Texas Monthly or ProtagonistLit have ads?

Both Texas Monthly and ProtagonistLit show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Texas Monthly or ProtagonistLit?

Texas Monthly ships an update every 2 months, and ProtagonistLit monthly. Most recently, Texas Monthly was updated on October 29, 2026 and ProtagonistLit 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.*