# MsgPort vs Cairn

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MsgPort at 16.0 against Cairn's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MsgPort sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Cairn sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | MsgPort | Cairn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Size | 7 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mahsun Bellek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892986518) | [Andrii Bashta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547467775) |

## What reviewers say

### MsgPort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msgport-text-message-export/id6784164487)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MsgPort Plans Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| MsgPort Plans Yearly | $29.99 | per month |


### Cairn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cairn-text-message-export/id6788027982)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Threadkeeper Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MsgPort free?

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

### Is Cairn free?

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

### Do MsgPort or Cairn have ads?

Neither MsgPort nor Cairn shows ads.

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