# TextTeddy vs ReferenceFrame

The clearest difference is price: TextTeddy at Free against ReferenceFrame's $4.99. TextTeddy also leads on ratings volume (40 vs 1). ReferenceFrame's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

TextTeddy is free to download; ReferenceFrame costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReferenceFrame holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TextTeddy has 40 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TextTeddy ships an update every 9 days, ReferenceFrame every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TextTeddy | ReferenceFrame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textteddy/id6448645251/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/referenceframe-frame-designer/id6758589669/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 96.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 82 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TextTeddy, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685327470) | [Graham Larue](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873829108) |

## What reviewers say

### TextTeddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textteddy/id6448645251)

Easily track TV shows, movies, books, and podcasts. Send messages to this assistant to save titles and notes, ensuring you never forget what you want to consume. It helps organize your media interests and recall streaming service information.

**Highlights:** Track TV shows, movies, books, podcasts, Save titles and notes via text, Recall media and streaming services, Share recommendations with friends, Organize media consumption

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ReferenceFrame

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/referenceframe-frame-designer/id6758589669)

This app calculates all necessary dimensions for custom picture framing, including mat cuts and material depths. It ensures your artwork fits within the frame's rabbet and generates a detailed cut list and technical diagram. Works offline and supports various measurement units.

**Highlights:** Calculates frame, mat, and cut dimensions, Checks artwork fit within rabbet, Generates technical cross-section diagrams, Exports PDF summary, Saves configurations and design history, Supports inches (with fractions) and millimeters, Works entirely offline

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TextTeddy free?

TextTeddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ReferenceFrame free?

ReferenceFrame costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TextTeddy or ReferenceFrame?

ReferenceFrame is rated higher. TextTeddy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while ReferenceFrame averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TextTeddy or ReferenceFrame have ads?

Neither TextTeddy nor ReferenceFrame shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TextTeddy or ReferenceFrame?

TextTeddy ships an update every 9 days, and ReferenceFrame every 10 days. Most recently, TextTeddy was updated on November 7, 2026 and ReferenceFrame on October 31, 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.*
