# TextKeep vs TextVault

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TextKeep at 59% against TextVault's 0%. TextKeep also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). TextVault's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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 TextVault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TextKeep holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TextKeep has 268 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of TextKeep's written reviews are positive against 0% of TextVault's.

TextKeep ships an update every 3 days, TextVault monthly. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TextKeep | TextVault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textkeep-text-message-export/id6755806247/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textvault-sms-backup-and-export/id6760706413/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **268** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **59.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 10 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robert Neagu](https://appshunter.io/developer/303515455) | [Oksana Zhuravka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885836019) |

## 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 Promo | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |


### TextVault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textvault-sms-backup-and-export/id6760706413)

Easily archive and export conversations from any messaging app into professional PDF, CSV, or text documents. Utilizes AI-powered OCR to convert screenshots into editable text, ideal for legal, professional, or personal record-keeping.

**Highlights:** Export to PDF, CSV, or Text, AI-powered OCR for screenshots, Works from any messaging app, Legal and professional documentation, Business archiving, Private and secure

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| week | $6.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TextKeep free?

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

### Is TextVault free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TextKeep or TextVault?

TextKeep is rated higher. TextKeep averages 4.4 out of 5 from 268 ratings, while TextVault averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TextKeep or TextVault have ads?

Neither TextKeep nor TextVault shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TextKeep or TextVault?

TextKeep ships an update every 3 days, and TextVault monthly. Most recently, TextKeep was updated on September 30, 2026 and TextVault on September 30, 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.*