# Text Expander vs True URL

The clearest difference is price: Text Expander at Free against True URL's $0.99. Text Expander also leads on ratings volume (25 vs 1). True URL's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Text Expander is free to download; True URL costs $0.99 up front. Text Expander sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. True URL asks for nothing beyond the download.

True URL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Expander has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Expander | True URL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-expander-keyboard/id6743344539/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-url/id6752740421/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 22 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nikolai Rodionov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1123457016) | [THABO ALEJANDRO B GRIFFITHS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824488763) |

## What reviewers say

### Text Expander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-expander-keyboard/id6743344539)

Create custom shortcuts for frequently used text and images to insert them instantly with a dedicated keyboard. Automate dates, times, and clipboard content for dynamic messages. Save time and reduce repetitive typing.

**Highlights:** Custom text and image shortcuts, Magic Variables for dates, times, clipboard, Custom keyboard access, Share reply collections, Typing speed test and time saved statistics, Group assignment and quick filters

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### True URL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-url/id6752740421)

This utility app reveals the final destination URL of any link, including those with intermediate redirects. It also features a tracking stripper to clean up URLs. Get the iOS or macOS version for free, with a one-time purchase unlocking all features and future updates.

**Highlights:** Resolve shortened URLs, View intermediate URL hops, Remove tracking parameters, One-time purchase for all features, Cross-platform availability (iOS/macOS)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Expander free?

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

### Is True URL free?

True URL costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Text Expander or True URL?

True URL is rated higher. Text Expander averages 4.3 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while True URL averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Text Expander or True URL have ads?

Neither Text Expander nor True URL shows ads.

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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.*