# Phone+Text vs Call Now

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Call Now at 70% against Phone+Text's 20%. Call Now also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Phone+Text's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Call Now sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Phone+Text asks for nothing beyond the download.

Call Now holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Call Now has 156 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Phone+Text's written reviews are positive against 70% of Call Now's.

Phone+Text ships an update every 5 weeks, Call Now fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phone+Text | Call Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-plus-text/id1148574362/reviews) | **[4.7 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-now-privacy-number/id6443997910/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **156** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **69.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 114 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peerless Network Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142578104) | [TongSoft Information Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522822281) |

## What reviewers say

### Phone+Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-plus-text/id1148574362)

This app enhances your mobile connectivity by seamlessly combining cellular and WiFi networks. It ensures a quality connection for calls and messages everywhere, even in areas with poor cellular reception. Enjoy reliable communication by leveraging available WiFi networks as if they were cellular towers.

**Highlights:** Combines cellular and WiFi networks, Provides coverage everywhere, Improves call and message quality, Automatic network connection, Leverages WiFi as cellular towers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Call Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-now-privacy-number/id6443997910)

Make free international calls and send texts using Wi-Fi or mobile data. Earn credits by watching ads or completing tasks to cover call costs. Enjoy features like a walkie-talkie mode and a US phone number.

**Highlights:** Free global phone calls, Send and receive SMS, Walkie-talkie mode, Earn credits via ads/tasks, US phone number, Low-cost international calls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Recharge $1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Recharge $2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Recharge $5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Recharge $10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Recharge $20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Recharge $50 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Recharge $100 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phone+Text free?

Phone+Text is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Call Now free?

Call Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Phone+Text or Call Now?

Call Now is rated higher. Phone+Text averages 3.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Call Now averages 4.7 from 156 ratings.

### Do Phone+Text or Call Now have ads?

Call Now shows ads; Phone+Text does not.

### Which is updated more often, Phone+Text or Call Now?

Phone+Text ships an update every 5 weeks, and Call Now fortnightly. Most recently, Phone+Text was updated on November 2, 2026 and Call Now on November 7, 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.*