# TextKeep vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote at 100% against TextKeep's 59%. TV Remote also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.9 vs 4.4). TextKeep's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (268 vs 61). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TextKeep sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and TV Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 268 and 61 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of TextKeep's written reviews are positive against 100% of TV Remote's.

TextKeep ships an update every 3 days, TV Remote every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TextKeep | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textkeep-text-message-export/id6755806247/reviews) | **[4.9 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-lgplus/id6756621655/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **268** | 61 |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 10 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robert Neagu](https://appshunter.io/developer/303515455) | [Apps Venture Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788899518) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Promo | $59.99 | per year |


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-lgplus/id6756621655)

Transform your iPhone into a comprehensive smart TV controller. Effortlessly navigate menus, cast media, and manage your entertainment experience with a familiar interface and advanced features.

**Highlights:** Classic remote control interface, Intuitive touchpad navigation, Photo and video casting, Direct TV app access, Channel and volume control, Keyboard input for TV apps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TextKeep free?

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

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TextKeep or TV Remote?

TV Remote is rated higher. TextKeep averages 4.4 out of 5 from 268 ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.9 from 61 ratings.

### Do TextKeep or TV Remote have ads?

TV Remote shows ads; TextKeep does not.

### Which is updated more often, TextKeep or TV Remote?

TextKeep ships an update every 3 days, and TV Remote every 4 days. Most recently, TextKeep was updated on October 16, 2026 and TV Remote on October 15, 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.*