# Text Faces for Texting vs Backwood

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Text Faces for Texting at none against Backwood's 7. Text Faces for Texting also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 13). Backwood's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backwood sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Text Faces for Texting asks for nothing beyond the download.

Backwood holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Faces for Texting has 2.1K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Text Faces for Texting's written reviews are positive against 100% of Backwood's.

Text Faces for Texting ships an update every 3 weeks, Backwood every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Faces for Texting | Backwood |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-faces-for-texting/id656987566/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backwood/id6739751597/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 88.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ShuMei Liang](https://appshunter.io/developer/811743316) | [Tech G Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786264590) |

## What reviewers say

### Text Faces for Texting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-faces-for-texting/id656987566)

Access a vast collection of ASCII emoticons and emoji art to enhance your text messages. Express yourself with over 10,000 unique creations.

**Highlights:** Over 10,000 emojis, ASCII emoticons, Emoji art, Enhance text messages

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Perfect version with no ads or paywalls
- 👍 Massive selection of emojis
- 👍 Easy to add to keyboard and use anywhere
- 👍 Convenient and cute
- 👍 Organized and has a wide variety of emojis

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Keyboard doesn't show up or can't be added to settings
- 🐛 Disables autocorrect
- 🐛 Randomly disappears from keyboard options
- 🐛 Lags and crashes at times

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard doesn't work on iOS 18
- Doesn't work with Twitter

**Requested features**

- Add a delete/backspace button for emojis
- Allow users to add their own emojis and create custom folders
- Add a 'favorites' section for quick access to frequently used emojis


### Backwood

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backwood/id6739751597)

Connect with local communities for sports and outdoor adventures. Discover new spots for activities like fishing, hiking, and off-roading. Organize group meetups, share locations, and compete on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Local sports and outdoor community, Discover new adventure spots, Organize group meetups and challenges, Interactive map with shared coordinates, Seasonal leaderboards and rewards, Private and public sharing options

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Backwood Monthly Supporter | $4.99 | per month |
| Backwood Yearly Supporter | $59.99 | per year |
| 5,000 Backwood Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Backwood Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 Backwood Credits | $14.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Backwood Credits | $24.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Backwood Credits | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Faces for Texting free?

Text Faces for Texting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Backwood free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Text Faces for Texting or Backwood?

Backwood is rated higher. Text Faces for Texting averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Backwood averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do Text Faces for Texting or Backwood have ads?

Text Faces for Texting shows ads; Backwood does not.

### Which is updated more often, Text Faces for Texting or Backwood?

Text Faces for Texting ships an update every 3 weeks, and Backwood every 6 days. Most recently, Text Faces for Texting was updated on October 2, 2026 and Backwood on September 18, 2026.

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