Comparison

Diff Checker vs TextRift

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

Head to head
About

Diff Checker

Features
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Compare two versions of any text and see exactly what changed — line by line and word by word, highlighted the instant you paste. Most "spot the difference" attempts end in squinting at two walls of text side by side. DiffCheck does the reading for you: paste an old version and a new one, and every addition turns green, every deletion turns red, so the change jumps out in a second. It works on code, config files, contracts, and plain prose alike — and it never sends a single character off your device. WHAT YOU GET - See every change at a glance — additions in green, deletions in red, nothing missed - Switch between line-level and word-level diffs to catch even a single edited character - Read changes in a clean side-by-side split view that lines the two versions up - Copy a ready-to-use unified patch of any comparison straight to your clipboard - Keep a local history of past comparisons so you can revisit what changed and when - Save reusable snippets and sample diffs to compare the same text again fast PERFECT FOR - Developers reviewing code, pull requests, and config changes on the go - Writers and editors checking edits between two drafts - Legal and business users comparing contract or document revisions - Students learning how diffs and the unified patch format work WHY NOT JUST EYEBALL IT Reading two versions by hand is where mistakes hide — a flipped number, a deleted clause, a changed flag. DiffCheck compares them character by character so you catch the change you would have scrolled right past. PRIVACY Your text never leaves your device. There are no accounts, no servers, and no tracking — every comparison happens fully offline. FULL ACCESS DiffCheck is free to compare text. Full Access unlocks word-level diffs, the side-by-side split view, saved comparison history, and unified patch export. Choose the plan that fits: - Weekly plan - Yearly plan - Lifetime one-time purchase Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store settings. The lifetime option is a one-time purchase. Paste two versions now and see what changed in a second. Terms of Use (EULA): https://web-levi.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://web-levi.web.app/privacy-policy Questions? https://web-levi.web.app/#contact

About

TextRift

Features
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TextRift is a fast, private way to compare two pieces of text and see exactly what changed. Paste your original text into A and the changed version into B. TextRift instantly highlights every added, removed, and unchanged line so differences jump right out. WHY TEXTRIFT • Instant line-by-line comparison with clear color coding • Unified or side-by-side views — switch with a tap • Copy the full result to share or save • Swap A and B to flip the comparison • Live counts of added and removed lines PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything happens on your device. No accounts, no sign-up, no network, no tracking. Your text never leaves your iPhone or iPad. Great for comparing drafts, configuration files, code snippets, contracts, notes, and anything else where the details matter. Terms of Use (EULA): https://obelisk.club/diffchecker/terms

Screenshots

Diff Checker4 screens
TextRift3 screens

Verdict

The call

Diff Checker and TextRift are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Diff Checker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and TextRift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Diff Checker ships an update every 2 months, TextRift every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Diff Checker versus TextRift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiff CheckerTextRift
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhuc Phamę°ø å¼ 

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Diff Checker

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
1 purchases

TextRift

One-time1
  • TextRift Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Diff Checker free?
Diff Checker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TextRift free?
TextRift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Diff Checker or TextRift have ads?
Neither Diff Checker nor TextRift shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Diff Checker or TextRift?
Diff Checker ships an update every 2 months, and TextRift every 4 weeks. Most recently, Diff Checker was updated on September 8, 2026 and TextRift on September 19, 2026.

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