# Write Behind Text On Photo.s vs Text Behind Image

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Write Behind Text On Photo.s at 13K against Text Behind Image's 188. Write Behind Text On Photo.s also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). Text Behind Image's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Write Behind Text On Photo.s sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Text Behind Image sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Text Behind Image holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Write Behind Text On Photo.s has 13K ratings behind it against 188, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Write Behind Text On Photo.s's written reviews are positive against 80% of Text Behind Image's.

Write Behind Text On Photo.s ships an update every 6 weeks, Text Behind Image fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Write Behind Text On Photo.s | Text Behind Image |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-behind-text-on-photos/id766315912/reviews) | **[4.6 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-behind-image-tebi/id6737149422/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 188 |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | **80.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tap Flat Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/766315915) | [Francesco Romeo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774953105) |

## What reviewers say

### Write Behind Text On Photo.s

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-behind-text-on-photos/id766315912)

Easily add text behind any element in your photos to create stunning visual effects. Design custom posters, invitations, album covers, and more with a user-friendly interface and powerful editing tools.

**Highlights:** Add text behind photo elements, Create typography posters, covers, and flyers, Over 85 fonts, Adjust shadow effects for depth, Change background saturation for B&W effects, Dual color gradients, Adjust font opacity

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Gradients & Textures | $1.99 | one-time |
| Text On Photo Shadows | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Metal Textures | $2.99 | one-time |
| Magnifying Effect | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Watermark | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Fonts | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Lots of customization options
- 🎨 Great selection of fonts and images
- 💡 Helpful for creating book covers and posters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features require in-app purchases
- 🔒 Restricted access to advanced tools without paying
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
- 🔍 Difficult to precisely edit and position text

**Reported bugs**

- Text boxes sometimes disappear when switching between editing tools
- App crashes when trying to access certain features
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add undo/redo functionality
- Improve image quality for exported designs
- Provide more free fonts and design elements
- Introduce a flat-rate upgrade option instead of per-feature purchases


### Text Behind Image

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-behind-image-tebi/id6737149422)

Easily add customizable text overlays to your photos. This app intelligently recognizes foreground subjects, allowing for professional text editing with various fonts, colors, and effects. Save your work as drafts and share your creations directly to social media.

**Highlights:** Smart foreground recognition, Customizable text editing, Font styles and sizes, Color and opacity control, Shadow effects, Easy crop tool, Save drafts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Access | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient text editing
- 💡 Useful features like blurring and partial text overlay
- 👍 Great for beginners
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Promised lifetime deal not honored
- 🔒 Difficult to reach developer
- 🔒 No email or feedback form in the app

**Reported bugs**

- Lifetime free deal not working as advertised

**Requested features**

- Add gradient color option for font
- Improve export quality of edited images


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Write Behind Text On Photo.s free?

Write Behind Text On Photo.s is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Text Behind Image free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Write Behind Text On Photo.s or Text Behind Image?

Text Behind Image is rated higher. Write Behind Text On Photo.s averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Text Behind Image averages 4.6 from 188 ratings.

### Do Write Behind Text On Photo.s or Text Behind Image have ads?

Neither Write Behind Text On Photo.s nor Text Behind Image shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Write Behind Text On Photo.s or Text Behind Image?

Write Behind Text On Photo.s ships an update every 6 weeks, and Text Behind Image fortnightly. Most recently, Write Behind Text On Photo.s was updated on November 9, 2026 and Text Behind Image on October 30, 2026.

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