# PaperNext vs Textify

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PaperNext at none against Textify's 1. Textify's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Textify sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PaperNext asks for nothing beyond the download.

PaperNext ships an update every 2 months, Textify every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PaperNext | Textify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Size | 45 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [rebtsoft UG (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850711788) | [AitchSoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501411400) |

## What reviewers say

### PaperNext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papernext/id6754879528)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Textify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textify-convert-pdf-to-text/id6761116852)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Textify PDF Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PaperNext free?

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

### Is Textify free?

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

### Do PaperNext or Textify have ads?

Neither PaperNext nor Textify shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PaperNext or Textify?

PaperNext ships an update every 2 months, and Textify every 3 weeks. Most recently, PaperNext was updated on October 24, 2026 and Textify on October 24, 2026.

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