# TextPort vs Backup & Restore App

The clearest difference is rating: TextPort at 4.4 against Backup & Restore App's 4.0. TextPort also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 3) and chart position (#46 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TextPort sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Backup & Restore App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TextPort holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TextPort has 1.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TextPort ships an update every 2 days, Backup & Restore App daily. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TextPort | Backup & Restore App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textport-text-message-export/id6745645676/reviews)** | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backup-and-restore-app/id6809697512/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 48 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TSUBASA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539089870) | [Thien Le Nguyen Anh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817551049) |

## What reviewers say

### TextPort

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

**Currently charting:** #46 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

**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


### Backup & Restore App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backup-and-restore-app/id6809697512)

Easily export and archive your iPhone conversations and contacts into readable files. Securely back up your address book and manage your data privately on your device.

**Highlights:** Export conversations as PDF, text, CSV, JSON, XML, web page, or image, Rebuild conversations from screenshots, Save contacts to vCard, JSON, or CSV files, Restore contacts from saved files, Print clean contact lists as PDF, Private by default, no account or servers needed

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Access Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TextPort free?

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

### Is Backup & Restore App free?

Backup & Restore App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TextPort or Backup & Restore App?

TextPort is rated higher. TextPort averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Backup & Restore App averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do TextPort or Backup & Restore App have ads?

Neither TextPort nor Backup & Restore App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TextPort or Backup & Restore App?

TextPort ships an update every 2 days, and Backup & Restore App daily. Most recently, TextPort was updated on October 22, 2026 and Backup & Restore App on October 7, 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.*