Comparison

TextDeck vs MemoArc

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TextDeck

Streamline your typing with reusable text templates and AI-powered prompt enhancement. Create custom snippets with fill-in blanks that paste directly into any app. All processing happens on-device for maximum privacy and offline functionality.

Highlights
  • Reusable text snippets with fill-in blanks
  • On-device AI for prompt improvement and placeholder suggestions
  • Global hotkey for instant access
  • Frecency sorting for frequently used templates
  • Community prompt library with offline access
  • iCloud sync across Apple devices
  • 100% local processing and privacy
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The text you retype, one shortcut away. TextDeck keeps your snippets, replies and AI prompts as reusable templates with fill-in blanks — hit the shortcut, fill the blanks, and it pastes straight into the app you came from. HOW IT WORKS Create a snippet like: "Write a {{Tone}} email to {{Recipient}} about {{Topic}}" — then just fill in the blanks each time. One tap copies or pastes the finished text. Done. ON-DEVICE AI - Improve any prompt with one tap — Apple Intelligence rewrites, shortens, or sharpens it - Paste raw text and let AI suggest reusable {{placeholders}} — you choose which to keep - Runs entirely on your device. Nothing is sent to any server. No account, no API key - Requires a device with Apple Intelligence (iOS 26 / macOS 26 or later) INSTANT ACCESS - Global hotkey opens TextDeck instantly from any app - Frecency sorting puts your most-used templates at the top - Search across all templates and categories in seconds GLOBAL PROMPT LIBRARY - Browse and install free community prompt packs - Works offline and updates automatically - Open source — anyone can contribute on GitHub - Organize everything into your own categories and collections ALWAYS FREE - No subscription, no in-app purchases, no ads — ever - Free, and it stays free SYNC & PRIVACY - iCloud sync keeps your templates on all your Apple devices - 100% local — no accounts, no tracking, no analytics - AI runs on-device — no third-party AI services - Your data never leaves your device unless you enable iCloud Works on Mac, iPad and iPhone. Build your text library once, use it everywhere you type. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MemoArc

Features
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Turn spoken moments into a private, searchable memory archive. Record, transcribe, and recall on your device, with no account and no cloud AI. CAPTURE • Unlimited one-tap recording with pause, resume, and timestamped markers • Record from Control Center, the Action Button, Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, widgets, Siri, and Shortcuts • Import audio and video from Files UNDERSTAND • Searchable on-device transcripts on iPhone and iPad • Titles, summaries, actions, and decisions on supported devices • Turn a transcript into meeting notes, a plan, a journal, an idea brief, or a message draft • Original audio and verbatim transcript always preserved RECALL • Search every word across your memories • Ask MemoArc and get answers linked to quoted, timestamped evidence • Worth Revisiting brings useful moments back ORGANIZE • Day-by-day timeline, tags, folders, favorites, archive, and Threads • Starter structures: ready-made folders and threads for work, school, daily life, travel, and more PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, analytics, ads, or third-party AI • Optional iCloud sync to your private database, off until you turn it on • Face ID or Touch ID lock for the app or single memories • Export or permanently delete your data at any time Recording, playback, editing, search, organization, and full export stay unlimited on Free. MEMOARC PRO Pro unlocks unlimited transcription, imports, and smart processing, every capture mode, output styles, full Threads and Ask, plus daily review. Choose Monthly, Annual, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. The Annual plan includes a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings on this device. Privacy Policy: https://apps.husofttech.com/memoarc/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://apps.husofttech.com/support Download MemoArc and remember what matters, privately.

Screenshots

TextDeck4 screens
MemoArc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TextDeck at none against MemoArc's 3. TextDeck also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MemoArc sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. TextDeck asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TextDeck ships an update every 9 days, MemoArc every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TextDeck versus MemoArc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextDeckMemoArc
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonas HoettlerHuseyin Bicen

In-app purchases

None

TextDeck

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MemoArc

Subscriptions2
  • MemoArc Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • MemoArc Pro Annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • MemoArc Pro Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is TextDeck free?
TextDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MemoArc free?
MemoArc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TextDeck or MemoArc have ads?
Neither TextDeck nor MemoArc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TextDeck or MemoArc?
TextDeck ships an update every 9 days, and MemoArc every 6 weeks. Most recently, TextDeck was updated on November 8, 2026 and MemoArc on November 8, 2026.

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