Comparison

TextPort vs PDF Converter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TextPort

Easily download and export text messages from your iPhone and other messaging apps. Preserve important conversations, memories, or legal documentation in various formats like PDF and CSV.

Highlights
  • Export SMS, iMessage, WhatsApp, Messenger, Telegram, and more
  • Export to PDF, CSV, or plain text
  • Desktop app for bulk export
  • Transcribe chat screenshots to data
  • No export limits
  • Step-by-step guidance
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TextPort turns any text conversation on your iPhone into a print-ready, timestamped PDF, a searchable CSV spreadsheet, or a plain text transcript. Pick a conversation and TextPort pulls it straight out of iMessage, right on your iPhone. It works with iMessage, SMS, WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram DMs, Telegram, Signal, Viber, Snapchat, WeChat, LINE, and more. No cable, no Mac, and no Apple backup needed. When you want your complete iMessage history, the companion TextPort desktop app for Mac and Windows exports full conversations from your computer. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open TextPort and tap Import 2. Choose the Messages conversation you want to export 3. Pick the date range you need, from a few days to the whole history 4. TextPort imports every message with its sender, wording, date, and time, in order. Export to PDF, CSV, or text, then print, save, or share FOR COURT AND LEGAL EVIDENCE TextPort produces clean, paginated PDFs with per-message timestamps and sender names. This is the format people file in family law, housing court, and civil disputes. People use it to prepare text messages for court, custody cases, divorce, small claims, HR complaints, and protective orders. No app makes a court-certified export; courts authenticate text messages through testimony that the export came from your own device and was not altered. The original conversation stays on your phone as a verifiable record that the export was not manipulated. TextPort leaves it untouched, so both the source and the export live on the same device, ready for lawyers, mediators, or insurance claims. THE STATE OF TEXTING AS EVIDENCE 2026 TextPort surveyed 1,081 U.S. adults about how people save, lose, and use text messages in disputes. 81% have screenshotted a text because they might need it as proof. 38% have had texts or DMs used in a legal, workplace, or other formal proceeding they were part of. 78% have deleted or lost messages they later wished they had kept. 32% of those who tried to save a full conversation found it hard or could not do it at all. The full report is free to read and cite on the TextPort website. WORKS WITH YOUR MESSAGING APPS TextPort works with messaging apps across your iPhone or iPad, including iMessage, SMS, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Instagram DMs, Telegram, Signal, Viber, Snapchat, WeChat, and LINE. WhatsApp chats export to PDF with sender names, dates, and times. You never touch WhatsApp's chat-export file, dig through a backup, or email a chat to yourself. EXPORT FORMATS • PDF: save an entire text thread as a multi-page, timestamped, print-ready document • CSV: searchable spreadsheets for Excel, Numbers, or Sheets • Plain text: transcripts you can paste anywhere MORE WAYS PEOPLE USE TEXTPORT • Save text messages on iPhone permanently and archive years of conversations • Download text messages from iPhone before switching phones or a factory reset • Save a loved one's messages as a keepsake • Print WhatsApp chats as relationship evidence for USCIS applications • Document harassment for HR or the police • Keep business conversations for compliance and record-keeping WHY TEXTPORT • Works directly on your iPhone: most exporters are desktop software, but with TextPort you import, convert, and print text messages from iPhone, no computer needed • One app to export text messages from iPhone: an iMessage exporter that also handles the other chat apps on your phone • Desktop app included: extract text messages from iPhone backups and export your full iMessage and SMS history as a text message backup on Mac and Windows • A person answers your support questions, not a bot SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS TextPort is free to download; a subscription is required to export. A subscription unlocks unlimited message exporting, all file formats including PDF export, and premium customer support. Terms of Use: https://textport.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://textport.com/privacy

About

PDF Converter

This app transforms your device into a digital document hub, converting various file types to high-quality PDFs. It offers comprehensive organization, editing, and security features, simplifying document handling for all users.

Highlights
  • Convert photos and documents to PDF
  • Edit PDFs with annotations and text
  • Merge, split, and compress PDFs
  • Fill forms and digitally sign documents
  • OCR for text recognition
  • Password protection and encryption
Features
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"Transform your device into a versatile digital document hub with this powerful PDF management tool. Effortlessly convert photos, documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and more into high-quality PDFs, ensuring your files are always in a professional and shareable format. Designed for both casual users and professionals, this app simplifies document handling, saving you time and eliminating the frustration of scattered files and incompatible formats. Enjoy a seamless workflow with comprehensive file organization features. Categorize, rename, and securely store your documents, keeping your personal and sensitive information protected at all times. Whether you're digitizing receipts, reports, textbooks, or creative projects, this tool ensures that every PDF is clear, precise, and easy to access whenever needed. Take advantage of advanced editing capabilities, including annotation, text insertion, highlighting, and freehand drawing, allowing you to personalize and mark up your documents efficiently. Quickly merge multiple files, split large PDFs, compress oversized documents, and convert between formats like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, JPG, and HTML to PDF or vice versa. Additional features enhance productivity and convenience: - Fill out forms and sign documents digitally; - Create invoices, CVs, or summaries instantly; - Utilize OCR (Optical Character Recognition) for scanning printed text into editable digital content; - Organize files into folders with effortless navigation; - Apply passwords and encryption to protect your PDFs; Unlock unlimited access to all features with a premium subscription: - Including advanced conversions, - Unlimited edits, - Cloud integration, and priority support. Premium Subscription: - Week Membership. Your subscription will auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription anytime via your account settings, and enjoy a seamless experience with no restrictions on your document management. Support and Data Privacy: Go to privacy policy:https://sites.google.com/view/privacy-policy-pdf-converter-a Visit our Terms of Use information:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Reach out to our support team:m.geiger@martenuustal.digital Take control of your digital documents today and experience a new level of efficiency, organization, and flexibility with this all-in-one PDF solution."

Screenshots

TextPort4 screens
PDF Converter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TextPort at 60% against PDF Converter's 0%. TextPort also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 139). PDF Converter's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TextPort sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and PDF Converter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Converter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TextPort has 1.5K ratings behind it against 139, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of TextPort's written reviews are positive against 0% of PDF Converter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
TextPort versus PDF Converter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextPortPDF Converter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.5K ratings)4.8 (139 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K — better139
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#54 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTSUBASA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANYCOMPREHENSIVE SOLUTIONS FOR DIGITAL MARKETING AND SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

Customer experience

TextPort

All ratings1,478 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative12.4%
Written reviews329 reviews
Positive60.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative37.4%

PDF Converter

All ratings139 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

TextPort

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect message formatting
  • Inability to edit or delete messages

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved accuracy in text capture
  • Batch processing of messages
  • Free trial or better pricing

PDF Converter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

TextPort

Subscriptions15
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Weekly2 variants$6.997 Days
  • Monthly$6.997 Days
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  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly2 variants$7.997 Days
  • Weekly3 variants$8.997 Days
  • Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Discounted Monthly$13.991 Month
  • Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Annual$39.991 Year
  • Annual$49.991 Year
  • Annual1 Month trial$59.991 Year
  • Annual$59.991 Year
  • Annual1 Month trial$69.991 Year
  • Annual8 variants$69.991 Year
4 purchases

PDF Converter

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Trial PDF Converter3 Days trial$12.997 Days
  • Weekly PDF Converter$12.997 Days
  • Monthly PDF Converter$14.991 Month
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  • Monthly Trial PDF Converter3 Days trial$15.991 Month

Questions

Is TextPort free?
TextPort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Converter free?
PDF Converter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TextPort or PDF Converter?
PDF Converter is rated higher. TextPort averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while PDF Converter averages 4.8 from 139 ratings.
Do TextPort or PDF Converter have ads?
PDF Converter shows ads; TextPort does not.
Which is updated more often, TextPort or PDF Converter?
TextPort ships an update every 2 days, and PDF Converter every 2 days. Most recently, TextPort was updated on October 25, 2026 and PDF Converter on October 24, 2026.

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