Comparison

TextMagic vs C9 TextMe

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

Head to head
About

TextMagic

This business-focused application enables bulk SMS sending and two-way conversations. It provides real-time delivery monitoring, contact management, and instant mobile contact import. The app synchronizes seamlessly with its web counterpart for multi-device use.

Highlights
  • Send bulk text messages
  • Two-way SMS conversations
  • Push notifications for new messages
  • Monitor delivery rates and history
  • Manage contacts and templates
  • Import mobile contacts
Features
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THIS APP IS ONLY FOR BUSINESS USERS. NO PERSONAL MESSAGES CAN BE SENT. The TextMagic mobile app is an additional tool in our business text messaging service. This mobile app allows you to: - send bulk text messages - have two-way SMS conversations - receive push notifications about new incoming messages - monitor delivery rates and message history - manage TextMagic lists, contacts and templates - import your mobile phone contacts to TextMagic instantly. The TextMagic app is fully synced with TextMagic Web App, and you can use it on several devices at once.

About

C9 TextMe

Features
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Send/receive SMS messages on your iOS mobile devices, using the same C9 TextMe virtual number you text with on your Microsoft 365 desktop. Start a conversation on, say, your Microsoft Teams desktop, and keep it going when you’re on the move. Text using a virtual number in your own local area or country code, or simply use your existing business number to text and call. C9 TextMe is fully integrated with Microsoft 365 so you can enjoy single sign-on security via Microsoft authentication and send messages to your contacts stored in Outlook, your employee directory or mobile phone. As new texts arrive, C9 TextMe will alert you on all your mobile devices and desktop applications, and because it stores every text message securely in Microsoft Azure, you can archive them as email to stay fully compliant.

Screenshots

TextMagic4 screens
C9 TextMe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TextMagic at every 2 weeks against C9 TextMe's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TextMagic ships an update every 2 weeks, C9 TextMe every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TextMagic versus C9 TextMe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextMagicC9 TextMe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (267 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings267 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTextMagic Ltd.WWT Inc.

Bugs and requests

TextMagic

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App terminated on signup
  • Messages not being sent
  • Server is off, no login
  • SMS messages not delivered
  • Messages come through multiple times
Show 8 more
  • Confirmation texts not sent
  • App says sent but not received
  • App not working, messages not sent
  • Random messages not deleted
  • Not all replies accessible in app
  • App is buggy, chat doesn't open
  • Messages showing wrong date
  • White page pops up and disappears on launch

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to use landscape mode on iPad
  • Signature block and other templates
  • Image capacity

C9 TextMe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TextMagic

No in-app purchases

None

C9 TextMe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TextMagic free?
TextMagic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is C9 TextMe free?
C9 TextMe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TextMagic or C9 TextMe have ads?
Neither TextMagic nor C9 TextMe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TextMagic or C9 TextMe?
TextMagic ships an update every 2 weeks, and C9 TextMe every 3 months. Most recently, TextMagic was updated on October 13, 2026 and C9 TextMe on October 2, 2026.

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