3D Text AR vs TextStudio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
3D Text AR
Easily add 3D text and emojis to your photos and videos using augmented reality. Create colorful, multi-line messages with custom gradients and dynamic video effects. Save your creations instantly without complex setup.
- Augmented reality 3D text placement
- Full emoji support as 3D characters
- Multi-line text support
- Customizable gradient text colors
- Real-time dynamic video recording
- Unlimited text setting storage
- Instant launch without plane detection
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This app allows you to place 3D text in AR space and capture photos and videos. 【Unique Features Not Found in Other Apps】 Full Emoji Support Display not only regular text but also emojis as beautiful 3D characters. Create colorful and expressive messages. Multi-line Text Support Support for multiple lines of text. Display poems, lyrics, and long messages with beautiful 3D layout. Beautiful Gradients Color your text with custom gradients, not just solid colors. Choose from vertical, horizontal, or diagonal directions. Dynamic Video Recording Record videos in real-time while adjusting text height and distance. Create powerful footage with rotation and zoom effects. Unlimited Text Storage Save unlimited text settings. Access your favorite combinations anytime. Instant Launch No tedious plane detection required. Open the app and immediately start placing 3D text and recording.
TextStudio
Easily create eye-catching stylized text with thousands of effects and fine-tune every detail. Add animations, customize backgrounds, and import your own fonts. Perfect for social media, logos, and more.
- 3500+ ready-to-use text effects
- Live preview and parameter tweaking
- Fine control over text details
- Animated text exports (GIF/MP4)
- Distortion and background customization
- Import custom fonts
- Cross-device preset syncing
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Create stunning stylized text in seconds. Choose from thousands of curated effects, customize every detail, and export your design ready to share. WHAT YOU CAN DO - 3500+ ready-to-use effects: neon, 3D, metallic, retro, vintage, futuristic, handwritten, cinematic - Live preview as you tweak every parameter - Fine control: outlines, depth, bevel, shadows, fills, textures, gradients, specular highlights - Animations: pulse, bounce, glow, shimmer, particles and more, exported as GIF or MP4 - Distort modes: perspective, stretch, bend, free-form mesh - Background customization: colors, gradients, photos - Import your own fonts from the iOS font system - Save your designs as personal presets, sync them across devices PERFECT FOR - Social media (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter) - YouTube thumbnails and banners - Logos and watermarks - Greeting cards, stickers, memes - Product mockups SIGN IN Connect with Apple, Google, or email. Your favorites and saved presets sync automatically across all your iOS devices. PREMIUM Upgrade to Premium for unlimited HD exports, premium animations, advanced distortions, and an ad-free experience. iMESSAGE TextStudio integrates with iMessage so you can drop your designs straight into a conversation. We hand-craft new effects every week. Got feedback or a wish? Contact us right from Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3D Text AR at none against TextStudio's 3. 3D Text AR also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. TextStudio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. 3D Text AR asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for 3D Text AR against 5.0 for TextStudio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Text AR has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
3D Text AR ships an update every 2 months, TextStudio monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 3D Text AR | TextStudio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | takeshi ogawa | Gaudin Ltd |
Customer experience
3D Text AR
TextStudio
In-app purchases
3D Text AR
No in-app purchases
TextStudio
- Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$49.991 Year
- Premium for Life$129.99
