Best SMS Message Exporter Apps

235+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.1 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated November 2026

Out of 235+ sms message exporter apps on iOS, 18 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top SMS Message Exporter Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Export Text Message to PDF,XLSExport Text Message to PDF,XLSFree2.8★ (115)NoYesOct 2026
2Text Message Export: TextScapeText Message Export: TextScapeFree2.9★ (42)NoYesNov 2026
3Export Messages - Save Print Backup Recover Text SMS iMessagesExport Messages - Save Print Backup Recover Text SMS iMessages$9.993.2★ (582)NoNoOct 2026
4SMS Forwarder - MMS & RCSSMS Forwarder - MMS & RCSFree4.7★ (15)YesYesNov 2026
5Text Message Export - ChatSaveText Message Export - ChatSaveFree2.7★ (32)NoYesNov 2026
6Unbubble: iMessage ExporterUnbubble: iMessage ExporterFree—NoNoNov 2026
7TextVault: SMS Backup & ExportTextVault: SMS Backup & ExportFree1.0★ (1)NoYesAug 2026
8Text Message Export - MsgKeepText Message Export - MsgKeepFree4.6★ (151)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for SMS Message Exporter

Export Text Message to PDF,XLS#1

Export Text Message to PDF,XLS by iBo Studio

SMS Backup & Messages Exporter
Editor's Choice
🌟 Lifestyle
2.8😞(115 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Easily back up and export your text messages into PDF or Excel files. This app allows you to save and share your message history in a readable format, integrated with your device's file management system.

Room to Improve

  • 💸 Waste of money
  • 🤥 Misleading advertising
  • 🖨️ Exports screenshots, not text
  • 🚫 Does not convert text to PDF
  • 👎 Useless and ineffective
  • 🤷 No instructions or help
  • 🖼️ Paid image to PDF converter
  • 📄 Does not export selectable text
  • ❌ Does not export links
  • 🔏 Forces subscription without trial
  • 🔄 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 💰 Deducts money without clear service
  • 📸 Requires manual screenshots
  • 📄 PDFs screenshots, not threads
  • 🖨️ Cut/paste app, not export text
  • ⚠️ Error messages during export
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Easily save and export all your text messages, audio messages, images, and videos from your phone to your Mac or PC. This app is ideal for backing up conversations, freeing up device memory, or printing messages for legal purposes.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Works great
  • 👍 Excellent customer support
  • 📁 Exports messages in multiple formats
  • ⏱️ Easy to use once set up
  • 💾 Backs up messages effectively

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes or doesn't work for some users
  • 🔗 Requires additional software download
  • 📚 Confusing setup process
  • 💻 Compatibility issues with certain devices/OS
  • 💰 Expensive for some users

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FAQ about SMS Message Exporter

What are the best sms message exporter apps for iPhone?
Export Text Message to PDF,XLS tops our sms message exporter apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 2.8-star average from 115 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top sms message exporter apps we rank are free to download, including Export Text Message to PDF,XLS and Text Message Export: TextScape.
Export Text Message to PDF,XLS has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 235+ sms message exporter apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.