# Text Vault vs TextUs

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Text Vault at 77% against TextUs's 17%. Text Vault also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (23K vs 35). TextUs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text Vault sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TextUs asks for nothing beyond the download.

Text Vault holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Vault has 23K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Text Vault's written reviews are positive against 17% of TextUs's.

Text Vault ships an update every 3 weeks, TextUs every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Vault | TextUs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-vault-texting-app/id1186010974/reviews)** | [2.3 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textus/id1546078610/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | **77.3% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 93 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phoner Holdings LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895136973) | [Text Us Services, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/625596354) |

## What reviewers say

### Text Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-vault-texting-app/id1186010974)

Protect your real phone number with a private, disposable number for texting. Send and receive messages, including pictures, with temporary or permanent numbers from various countries. Keep your personal information secret during online transactions or when texting strangers.

**Highlights:** Disposable burner phone numbers, Private texting and SMS, International texting, MMS Picture Messaging support, Message deletion for privacy, Caller ID lookup, Do Not Disturb scheduling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New Number Offer | $4.99 | per month |
| Different Number Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Virtual Number | $9.99 | per month |
| Alternate Number | $9.99 | per month |
| Different Number | $14.99 | per month |
| 50 Text Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Text Credits | $5.99 | one-time |
| Number Level 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 250 Text Credits | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Amazing
- 👍 Very Cool texting App
- 👍 Nice
- 👍 Cool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't call
- 🐛 Some glitches here and there, other than that...
- 💰 Expensive non functional app
- 💰 Bait and Switch
- 💰 Stupid game don't buy it

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Texts not always delivered

**Requested features**

- Voice messages
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


### TextUs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textus/id1546078610)

This mobile application offers a streamlined, native messaging experience with improved readability and enhanced search functionality. Users can easily filter their inbox, send photos, and manage contacts directly within the app.

**Highlights:** Native messaging interface, Search by name, keyword, or business, Filter inbox by unread/unanswered/campaign, Send photos in messages, Call contacts and assign conversations, View and edit contact details, Add new contacts

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Vault free?

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

### Is TextUs free?

TextUs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Text Vault or TextUs?

Text Vault is rated higher. Text Vault averages 4.4 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while TextUs averages 2.3 from 35 ratings.

### Do Text Vault or TextUs have ads?

Text Vault shows ads; TextUs does not.

### Which is updated more often, Text Vault or TextUs?

Text Vault ships an update every 3 weeks, and TextUs every 2 months. Most recently, Text Vault was updated on October 15, 2026 and TextUs on October 6, 2026.

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