# Text Comp vs TextMaster

Text Comp and TextMaster both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of TextMaster's written reviews are positive against 60% of Text Comp's. Text Comp's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text Comp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TextMaster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Text Comp against 3.0 for TextMaster. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Text Comp's written reviews are positive against 100% of TextMaster's.

Text Comp ships an update every 2 days, TextMaster every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Comp | TextMaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-comp/id719654923/reviews) | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textmaster-compare-ocr-voice/id1496787360/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Yoichi Nozaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/409792607) | [睿 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/597355765) |

## What reviewers say

### Text Comp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-comp/id719654923)

Easily compare two text files or directories with a clear 2-pane interface. Import files from iCloud or other apps, including archives, and analyze differences with filtering and search options. It also offers basic image comparison.

**Highlights:** Compare text files and directories, Import from iCloud and other apps, Archive file support (zip, tar, etc.), 2-pane comparison interface, Filter and search results, Basic image comparison

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text Comp Full Version | $7.99 | one-time |


### TextMaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textmaster-compare-ocr-voice/id1496787360)

This app combines text comparison, image OCR, and speech-to-text functionality. It helps users quickly spot text differences, extract text from images, and convert spoken words into editable text for various productivity needs.

**Highlights:** Text comparison with difference highlighting, Image OCR for text extraction, Speech-to-text conversion, Simple and intuitive user interface, All-in-one text productivity tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto Renew VIP | $0.99 | per month |
| Remove Advertisements | $1.99 | one-time |
| One Month VIP | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Comp free?

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

### Is TextMaster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Text Comp or TextMaster?

Text Comp and TextMaster are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Text Comp or TextMaster have ads?

TextMaster shows ads; Text Comp does not.

### Which is updated more often, Text Comp or TextMaster?

Text Comp ships an update every 2 days, and TextMaster every 11 months. Most recently, Text Comp was updated on September 29, 2026 and TextMaster on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*