# Texas Monthly vs AA Grapevine

The clearest difference is rating: Texas Monthly at 4.7 against AA Grapevine's 4.1. Texas Monthly also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 84). AA Grapevine's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (31% vs 16%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Texas Monthly sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and AA Grapevine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Texas Monthly holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Texas Monthly has 2.1K ratings behind it against 84, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 16% of Texas Monthly's written reviews are positive against 31% of AA Grapevine's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Texas Monthly ships an update every 2 months, AA Grapevine every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Texas Monthly | AA Grapevine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texas-monthly/id561239668/reviews)** | [4.1 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa-grapevine/id6450056498/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 84 |
| Positive reviews | 16.4% of reviews | **31.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #154 | **#56** |
| Size | 10 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Texas Monthly Magazine](https://appshunter.io/developer/1174424651) | [AA Grapevine, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105305231) |

## What reviewers say

### Texas Monthly

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

**Currently charting:** #154 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


### AA Grapevine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa-grapevine/id6450056498)

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #103 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access the international journal of Alcoholics Anonymous, featuring articles, a podcast, and a daily quote. Enhance your sobriety journey with a calculator, events calendar, and exclusive spiritual maintenance tools. Share your experiences and connect with a supportive community.

**Highlights:** Monthly magazine access, Article archives, Podcast player, Daily quote, Sobriety calculator, AA events calendar, Spiritual maintenance checklist

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grapevine Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Grapevine Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Texas Monthly free?

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

### Is AA Grapevine free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Texas Monthly or AA Grapevine?

Texas Monthly is rated higher. Texas Monthly averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while AA Grapevine averages 4.1 from 84 ratings.

### Do Texas Monthly or AA Grapevine have ads?

Texas Monthly shows ads; AA Grapevine does not.

### Which is updated more often, Texas Monthly or AA Grapevine?

Texas Monthly ships an update every 2 months, and AA Grapevine every 4 weeks. Most recently, Texas Monthly was updated on September 24, 2026 and AA Grapevine on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Texas Monthly or AA Grapevine?

Texas Monthly currently peaks at #154 in the App Store charts, and AA Grapevine at #56. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*