Airtext vs Trelli
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Airtext
Send SMS, WhatsApp, and emails from your phone while in flight, even without cell service or internet. Connects via Bluetooth and satellite technology for seamless communication. Access your contacts directly for quick messaging.
- Send SMS, WhatsApp, and Email
- Works without cell service or internet
- Utilizes Bluetooth and Satellite
- Includes a moving map
- No registration required
- Access to contacts
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Airtext in-flight texting Supports SMS, WhatsApp, and Email! Includes a moving map! Note: Usage of this app requires connection to an Airtext plane server. See goairtext.com for more information. Airtext enables you to send SMS text messages from above the clouds! Stay in touch even when you don’t have cell service or an internet connection! Normal SMS text messages! Your message recipient does not need any special apps! Contact friends and family using their regular phone number. No cell service or internet connection required! Airtext uses Bluetooth and Iridium Satellite technologies to connect you with your friends and family. No registration! Just enter your name and you’re ready to start texting. Start texting FAST! Airtext links up with your contacts and address book, no need to remember any usernames or phone numbers. Ask your pilot about Airtext today!
Trelli
Connect with fellow entertainment fans by sharing your thoughts and ratings on TV shows, podcasts, movies, and books. Discover new content tailored to your tastes and curate your personal media lists. Join a community to discuss what's trending and worth your time.
- Share entertainment thoughts
- Rate TV shows, podcasts, movies, books
- Discover new content
- Personalized recommendations
- Curate media lists
- Connect with other users
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Trelli is a social media app that brings your entertainment world to life. Share your thoughts, rate your favorite TV shows, podcasts, movies, and books, and discover new content through personalized recommendations. Whether you're a binge-watcher, bookworm, or podcast enthusiast, Trelli is your go-to platform for connecting with others, finding inspiration, and curating your ultimate media list. Join the community and let your voice be heard on what’s worth the hype!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Trelli at 5.0 against Airtext's 4.3. Trelli also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Trelli holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Airtext ships an update every 2 months, Trelli every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Airtext | Trelli |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (14 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Send Solutions, LLC | Mike Stuck |
Customer experience
Airtext
Trelli
In-app purchases
Airtext
No in-app purchases
Trelli
No in-app purchases
