Comparison

TextRift vs Difftray

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

Head to head
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

About

Difftray

Features
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Difftray brings code review to your phone and tablet. Pair it with the open-source Difftray desktop app, then read git diffs, browse every changed file, and leave line-by-line comments — all over your own local network, with no cloud in between. Difftray is a companion app. It works alongside the Difftray desktop app running on your Mac. Scan a QR code once to pair, then pick up any project from the couch, a meeting room, or the other side of the office. REVIEW DIFFS ANYWHERE Read inline diffs with real syntax highlighting, sized for small screens. See additions and deletions at a glance, move between changes, and mark each file reviewed as you go. BROWSE CHANGED FILES Step through every changed file in a project and see exactly what moved, with per-file and total added/removed line counts. HAND OFF TO YOUR CODING AGENT Leave comments on the lines that need work, then export them as an agent-ready prompt. Copy it or share it straight into your AI coding agent so the fixes are queued up before you're back at your keyboard. ALL YOUR PROJECTS Every project open on your desktop is one tap away on your phone or tablet. PAIR LOCALLY, STAY PRIVATE Connect by scanning a QR code or entering a short code — no account, no sign-up. Your phone talks directly to your own computer over local Wi-Fi, or over your private Tailscale network when you're away from your desk. Pairing is end-to-end encrypted, and your code never touches a server we run. REQUIREMENTS Difftray requires the free, open-source Difftray desktop app with its companion server enabled. This mobile app is a companion to that desktop app and does not work on its own. Pair your phone, step away from your desk, and keep reviewing. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TextRift3 screens
Difftray4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Difftray at none against TextRift's 1. Difftray also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. TextRift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Difftray asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TextRift ships an update every 4 weeks, Difftray every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
TextRift versus Difftray: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextRiftDifftray
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerę°ø å¼ Marco Gomiero

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TextRift

One-time1
  • TextRift Pro$4.99
None

Difftray

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TextRift free?
TextRift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Difftray free?
Difftray is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TextRift or Difftray have ads?
Neither TextRift nor Difftray shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TextRift or Difftray?
TextRift ships an update every 4 weeks, and Difftray every 11 days. Most recently, TextRift was updated on September 19, 2026 and Difftray on September 14, 2026.

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