# Curved Text vs GHOSTLINE

The clearest difference is price: GHOSTLINE at Free against Curved Text's $2.99. GHOSTLINE also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (353 vs 72). Curved Text's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

GHOSTLINE is free to download; Curved Text costs $2.99 up front. Curved Text sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and GHOSTLINE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GHOSTLINE holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 72 and 353 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Curved Text's written reviews are positive against 68% of GHOSTLINE's.

Curved Text ships an update every 6 weeks, GHOSTLINE every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Curved Text | GHOSTLINE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.8 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curved-text/id584748197/reviews) | **[4.6 (353 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostline/id6444372551/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 72 | **353** |
| Positive reviews | 62.2% of reviews | **68.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 75 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dongwook Cho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615253426) | [Ghostline, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654281154) |

## What reviewers say

### Curved Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curved-text/id584748197)

Easily add beautifully curved text to your photos. Choose from various shapes, styles, and fonts, or create custom curves with your finger. Enhance your images with effects, frames, and stickers using the integrated photo editor.

**Highlights:** Beautiful curve shapes, Custom curve drawing, Unlimited text additions, Artistic and custom fonts, Text styling and colors, Photo editing tools, Background templates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Use All Fonts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Use All Templates | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique curved text feature unavailable in other apps
- 🎨 Wide variety of fonts and color options
- 👍 User-friendly interface and intuitive design
- 🖼️ Built-in photo editing and cropping tools
- ✨ Multiple text effects including shadows and gradients

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes when saving photos
- 📏 Inconsistent and uneven letter spacing
- ❌ Cannot save with transparent backgrounds
- 🔤 Low resolution/blurry text output
- ⚙️ Limited customization of preset curves

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when attempting to save photos to camera roll
- Only first letter of text displays after updates
- Text fails to appear on photos during export
- Custom curve feature glitches and malfunctions
- App freezes during photo editing with multiple lines

**Requested features**

- Transparent background export option
- Automatic text centering and balancing
- Eraser tool for artistic effects
- Ability to resize text boxes independently
- Letter spacing/kerning adjustment controls


### GHOSTLINE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostline/id6444372551)

This app helps tattoo artists create perfect stencils quickly and efficiently. It offers AI-driven tools to upscale, sharpen, and customize artwork, eliminating the need for manual tracing. Print stencils at any size with advanced layout technology, saving valuable time for artists.

**Highlights:** AI-driven stencil generation, Artwork upscaling and sharpening, Customizable stencil details, Print-scale technology for any size, Reference tool for visualization, Editing tools (pen, eraser, ruler)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ghostline Unlimited Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Ghostline Unlimited Access | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Saves significant time on stencil creation
- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy to learn
- 💡 Innovative stencil conversion technology
- 📏 Multi-page printing and sizing features
- 🎨 Advanced editing and customization tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model considered overpriced
- 🚫 Paywall immediately upon app opening
- ❌ Free alternatives available with similar features
- 🐛 Occasional gaps in stencil output
- 😕 Confusing stencil output for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Quarter inch gaps appearing in stencil output
- App loses important design details in conversion
- Emphasizes irrelevant details over important ones
- Inconsistent stencil quality on complex designs
- Limited customization options for stencil output

**Requested features**

- One-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Lower subscription pricing ($6/month considered too high)
- Lifetime subscription option under $100
- JPEG file format export option
- Save reference image as separate file


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Curved Text free?

Curved Text costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is GHOSTLINE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Curved Text or GHOSTLINE?

GHOSTLINE is rated higher. Curved Text averages 2.8 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while GHOSTLINE averages 4.6 from 353 ratings.

### Do Curved Text or GHOSTLINE have ads?

Neither Curved Text nor GHOSTLINE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Curved Text or GHOSTLINE?

Curved Text ships an update every 6 weeks, and GHOSTLINE every 5 weeks. Most recently, Curved Text was updated on October 12, 2026 and GHOSTLINE on October 14, 2026.

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