# TexSmith vs Reef Chronicles

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reef Chronicles at 100% against TexSmith's 53%. Reef Chronicles also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). TexSmith's advantage is ratings volume (419 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Reef Chronicles holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TexSmith has 419 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of TexSmith's written reviews are positive against 100% of Reef Chronicles's.

## The numbers

| Metric | TexSmith | Reef Chronicles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (419 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texsmith/id6749929472/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reef-chronicles/id6807096382/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **419** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 53.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [博博 郎](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823569479) | [TALASTACK LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6807096384) |

## What reviewers say

### TexSmith

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texsmith/id6749929472)

This app offers a complete writing environment for creators. It helps manage projects, capture ideas, and provides a distraction-free space for focused writing from start to finish.

**Highlights:** Project management, Inspiration recording, Focused writing mode, Creative management, Personal settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Reef Chronicles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reef-chronicles/id6807096382)

Track aquarium parameters, calculate precise dosing for alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium, and visualize your entire history with detailed charts. This app provides a comprehensive logbook for all your aquarium needs, including tasks, consumables, and livestock management.

**Highlights:** Parameter logging (22 parameters), Automated dosing calculations, Daily consumption analysis, Full history charting, Task and reminder management, Consumables tracking, CSV import/export

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TexSmith free?

TexSmith is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Reef Chronicles free?

Reef Chronicles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TexSmith or Reef Chronicles?

Reef Chronicles is rated higher. TexSmith averages 4.4 out of 5 from 419 ratings, while Reef Chronicles averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do TexSmith or Reef Chronicles have ads?

TexSmith shows ads; Reef Chronicles does not.

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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.*