Tex vs The App Scratch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tex
This social networking app focuses on private messaging, integrating NFT capabilities and money transfer features. It aims to provide a secure platform for communication and digital asset management.
- Private messaging
- NFT integration
- Money transfer
- Secure communication
- Digital asset management
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Privacy + Nft's + Messages + Money What could go wrong? #texisnotforyou
The App Scratch
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Tap into a network of photographers around you to always take the perfect shot. For photographers, you can find nearby individuals who are looking for someone to fulfill a picture-perfect moment. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Unlock your potential as an independent photographer with our 30-day free trial! This trial gives you access to premium features that enable you to work as a freelance photographer and start earning money. After the trial period, your subscription will auto-renew for $9.99 per month, allowing you to continue enjoying these exclusive benefits. **Type of Subscription**: Photographer Pro Subscription (1 month) **Price of Subscription**: $9.99 per month Features: - Access to premium freelance gigs and client connections - Tools to enhance your photography business - 30-day free trial Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/macapps/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.privacypolicygenerator.info/live.php?token=ESBDxwGHpxP4pkpTxRPNAvrPzEkStCOv
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tex at none against The App Scratch's 1. Tex also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. The App Scratch sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Tex asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tex ships an update every 2 months, The App Scratch every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tex | The App Scratch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Hal - PA, Inc. | Hidaku LLC |
In-app purchases
Tex
No in-app purchases
The App Scratch
- Monthy Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Month









