# TextPort vs TextKeep

The clearest difference is monetization model: TextPort at free with in-app purchases against TextKeep's subscription. TextPort also leads on chart position (#51 vs unranked) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 268). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TextPort sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and TextKeep sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for TextPort against 4.4 for TextKeep. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 268 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 59% and 59% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TextPort | TextKeep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textport-text-message-export/id6745645676/reviews) | [4.4 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textkeep-text-message-export/id6755806247/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 268 |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | **59.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#51** | — |
| Size | 60 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TSUBASA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539089870) | [Robert Neagu](https://appshunter.io/developer/303515455) |

## What reviewers say

### TextPort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textport-text-message-export/id6745645676)

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Discounted Monthly | $13.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick text message export
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- ✏️ Ability to edit messages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable text capture
- ⏱️ Time-consuming process
- 💰 Expensive for limited functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect message formatting
- Inability to edit or delete messages

**Requested features**

- Improved accuracy in text capture
- Batch processing of messages
- Free trial or better pricing


### TextKeep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textkeep-text-message-export/id6755806247)

This app extracts text from chat screenshots, stitching them into a single conversation. It allows exporting to various formats like PDF, CSV, TXT, and JPG for legal, personal, or business archiving. It supports numerous messaging platforms and processes data securely.

**Highlights:** AI-driven text extraction from screenshots, Auto-stitch multiple screenshots, Export to PDF, CSV, TXT, and JPG, Universal chat app compatibility, Secure data processing, Printable conversation export

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Promo | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TextPort free?

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

### Is TextKeep free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TextPort or TextKeep?

TextPort and TextKeep are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.3K and 268 ratings respectively.

### Do TextPort or TextKeep have ads?

Neither TextPort nor TextKeep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TextPort or TextKeep?

TextPort ships an update every 3 days, and TextKeep every 3 days. Most recently, TextPort was updated on September 22, 2026 and TextKeep on September 21, 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.*