Comparison

Tex vs The App Scratch

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Private messaging
  • NFT integration
  • Money transfer
  • Secure communication
  • Digital asset management
Features
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Privacy + Nft's + Messages + Money What could go wrong? #texisnotforyou

About

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

Screenshots

Tex4 screens
The App Scratch3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tex versus The App Scratch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTexThe App Scratch
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB52 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHal - PA, Inc.Hidaku LLC

In-app purchases

None

Tex

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

The App Scratch

Subscriptions1
  • Monthy Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Tex free?
Tex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The App Scratch free?
The App Scratch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tex or The App Scratch have ads?
Neither Tex nor The App Scratch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tex or The App Scratch?
Tex ships an update every 2 months, and The App Scratch every 5 weeks. Most recently, Tex was updated on October 1, 2026 and The App Scratch on October 2, 2026.

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