Comparison

Teletype vs TextRift

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

Head to head
About

Teletype

Features
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Connect to servers and desktops from one native iPhone and iPad app. Use SSH and Mosh terminals, manage SFTP files, and control RDP or VNC desktops without switching tools. Start free with one saved connection. Teletype is built for developers, sysadmins, and homelab users who need remote access wherever a machine needs attention. What you can do: - Open SSH terminal sessions with native keyboard controls. - Use Mosh for resilient terminal work on changing networks. - Browse, upload, download, rename, remove, and create folders over SFTP. - Preview supported remote files before sharing or saving them. - Control RDP desktops with touch pointer input, keyboard controls, and certificate trust options. - Control VNC desktops with gestures and remote display selection. - Keep supported sessions visible with Picture in Picture. - Sync connections, settings, themes, and eligible credentials with iCloud when enabled. - Customize terminal appearance, input controls, and app icons. Teletype Pro unlocks unlimited saved connections, Picture in Picture, iCloud sync, custom terminal themes, and custom app icons. Choose a monthly or annual subscription, or a lifetime purchase. Prices and any eligible trial are shown before purchase. Remote connections require a reachable server with the selected protocol enabled. Privacy Policy: https://teletype.sh/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

Teletype4 screens
TextRift3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Teletype at every 6 days against TextRift's every 4 weeks. Teletype also leads on device support (3 vs 1). TextRift's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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. Teletype sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and TextRift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Teletype ships an update every 6 days, TextRift every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Teletype versus TextRift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeletypeTextRift
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergio Fernandez Duranę°ø å¼ 

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Teletype

Subscriptions2
  • Teletype Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Teletype Pro Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Teletype Pro Lifetime$149.99
1 purchases

TextRift

One-time1
  • TextRift Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Teletype free?
Teletype is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TextRift free?
TextRift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Teletype or TextRift have ads?
Neither Teletype nor TextRift shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Teletype or TextRift?
Teletype ships an update every 6 days, and TextRift every 4 weeks. Most recently, Teletype was updated on October 19, 2026 and TextRift on October 12, 2026.

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