# SMS Joke vs Texter

The clearest difference is rating: Texter at 4.6 against SMS Joke's 1.3. Texter also leads on review sentiment (21% vs 0%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 49). SMS Joke's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS Joke sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Texter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Texter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Texter has 1.2K ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SMS Joke's written reviews are positive against 21% of Texter's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Joke | Texter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.3 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-joke/id1153535695/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texter-second-texting-number/id1491761865/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 49 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **20.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blacktelio OÜ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1208089378) | [App Toro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1003781256) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS Joke

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-joke/id1153535695)

Send humorous text messages to friends. Features include flash text for full-screen delivery and scheduled sending. Your verified number is displayed on all messages.

**Highlights:** Send joke text messages, Flash text for full-screen display, Schedule SMS delivery, Number verification for abuse prevention, In-app purchase of sending codes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Joke SMS | $5.99 | one-time |
| 10 Joke SMS | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25 Joke SMS | $18.99 | one-time |
| 60 Joke SMS | $36.99 | one-time |
| 200 Joke SMS | $94.99 | one-time |


### Texter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texter-second-texting-number/id1491761865)

This app provides a private, disposable phone number for sending and receiving texts and making calls globally. It offers a simple, contract-free solution for privacy without needing a separate device or cell plan. Enjoy transparent fees and full control over your number.

**Highlights:** Disposable phone numbers, Send and receive texts, Make international calls, No contract required, Transparent fee calculator, No advertisements

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Texting Number (weekly) | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 2nd Texting Number (weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Texting Number (monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| 2nd Texting Number (monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| 2nd Texting Number (yearly) | $69.99 | per year |
| 100 Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Change Phone Number | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300 Credits | $6.99 | one-time |
| Change Phone Number | $9.99 | one-time |
| 900 Credits | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Efficient way for secret communication
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Unable to call or text US numbers
- 💰 Expensive and requires purchasing credits
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- ⚠️ Unreliable service, messages may or may not be delivered

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Inconsistent behavior, sometimes works, sometimes doesn't

**Requested features**

- Free trial option
- Ability to use app in more countries


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Joke free?

SMS Joke is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Texter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SMS Joke or Texter?

Texter is rated higher. SMS Joke averages 1.3 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Texter averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do SMS Joke or Texter have ads?

Neither SMS Joke nor Texter shows ads.

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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.*