# Text Message Sounds vs Messages Augmented Reality

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Text Message Sounds at 45% against Messages Augmented Reality's 0%. Text Message Sounds also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 19 months vs every 78 months). Messages Augmented Reality's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Messages Augmented Reality sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Text Message Sounds asks for nothing beyond the download.

Messages Augmented Reality holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 83 and 31 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Text Message Sounds's written reviews are positive against 0% of Messages Augmented Reality's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Text Message Sounds ships an update every 19 months, Messages Augmented Reality every 78 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Message Sounds | Messages Augmented Reality |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-message-sounds/id981537091/reviews) | **[4.3 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messages-augmented-reality/id1476057837/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **83** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **45.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 19 months** | Every 78 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Catherine Lopez](https://appshunter.io/developer/981528267) | [Vyasa](https://appshunter.io/developer/539337069) |

## What reviewers say

### Text Message Sounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-message-sounds/id981537091)

Discover a wide variety of sound effects and ringtones specifically designed for text message alerts. Easily preview and save your favorite sounds to personalize your notifications. Enjoy a collection of loud, funny, and popular alert tones.

**Highlights:** Popular sound effects for alerts, Customizable text message ringtones, Save favorite sounds, Loud ringtones, Funny sound effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Messages Augmented Reality

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messages-augmented-reality/id1476057837)

Create and send unique messages in augmented reality, featuring 3D text, emojis, and special effects. Share a link for recipients to view your creations, with options for customization and message tracking.

**Highlights:** Send 3D text, emoji, and symbols, Augmented reality message viewing, Customizable message links, Message statistics and read notifications, Text effects, animations, and textures, iMessage App integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Features | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Message Sounds free?

Text Message Sounds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Messages Augmented Reality free?

Messages Augmented Reality is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Text Message Sounds or Messages Augmented Reality?

Messages Augmented Reality is rated higher. Text Message Sounds averages 3.8 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Messages Augmented Reality averages 4.3 from 31 ratings.

### Do Text Message Sounds or Messages Augmented Reality have ads?

Text Message Sounds shows ads; Messages Augmented Reality does not.

### Which is updated more often, Text Message Sounds or Messages Augmented Reality?

Text Message Sounds ships an update every 19 months, and Messages Augmented Reality every 78 months. Most recently, Text Message Sounds was updated on September 8, 2026 and Messages Augmented Reality on September 19, 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.*