# Text Message Export vs Documented

Text Message Export and Documented both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Documented's written reviews are positive against 10% of Text Message Export's. Documented also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days) and chart position (#160 vs unranked). Text Message Export's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text Message Export sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Documented sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Documented holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 140 and 161 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Text Message Export's written reviews are positive against 71% of Documented's.

Text Message Export ships an update every 10 days, Documented every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Message Export | Documented |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-message-export-msgkeep/id6758947648/reviews) | **[4.8 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documented-custody-logs/id6791808503/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 140 | **161** |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#160** |
| Size | 29 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alena Zaharova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675827153) | [Rise Advertising LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839370150) |

## What reviewers say

### Text Message Export

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-message-export-msgkeep/id6758947648)

Easily save, edit, and export text messages and chat conversations from your iPhone. This app uses AI to recognize messages, timestamps, and participants, allowing you to export them into various formats like PDF, CSV, and plain text for legal records, personal archives, or safekeeping.

**Highlights:** AI-powered message recognition, Export to PDF, CSV, and Text, Powerful message editing, Group chat support, Works with all major messengers, No computer required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Version | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Version | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Version | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Version | $59.99 | per year |


### Documented

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documented-custody-logs/id6791808503)

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Grossing · Productivity, #166 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app securely logs parenting moments with automatic timestamps and optional location data. Entries are sealed to prevent tampering and can include notes, photos, and voice memos. An optional upgrade allows for secure PDF export for legal purposes.

**Highlights:** Sealed, timestamped entries, Log notes, photos, videos, voice memos, Automatic timestamp and GPS, Tamper-evident record keeping, Private by default, no account needed, Secure PDF export for legal sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Documented Plus | $17.99 | per month |
| Documented Plus | $17.99 | per month |
| Documented Plus | $17.99 | per month |
| Documented Plus - Yearly | $179.99 | per year |
| Documented Plus - Yearly | $179.99 | per year |
| Documented Plus | $179.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Message Export free?

Text Message Export is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Documented free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Text Message Export or Documented?

Documented is rated higher. Text Message Export averages 4.6 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Documented averages 4.8 from 161 ratings.

### Do Text Message Export or Documented have ads?

Documented shows ads; Text Message Export does not.

### Which is updated more often, Text Message Export or Documented?

Text Message Export ships an update every 10 days, and Documented every 4 days. Most recently, Text Message Export was updated on October 25, 2026 and Documented on October 25, 2026.

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