# Text Vault vs Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling

Text Vault and Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Text Vault's written reviews are positive against 23% of Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling's. Text Vault also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 493) and device support (3 vs 1). Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#123 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text Vault sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Text Vault against 4.3 for Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Vault has 23K ratings behind it against 493, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Text Vault's written reviews are positive against 23% of Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling's.

Text Vault ships an update every 3 weeks, Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Vault | Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-vault-texting-app/id1186010974/reviews)** | [4.3 (493 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/free-text-app-plus-2nd-calling/id6463125365/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 493 |
| Positive reviews | **77.3% of reviews** | 22.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#123** |
| Size | 93 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phoner Holdings LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895136973) | [Crowded Road](https://appshunter.io/developer/289906242) |

## 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


### Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/free-text-app-plus-2nd-calling/id6463125365)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Free · Social Networking, #163 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Get a virtual second phone number for affordable local and international calls and unlimited texting worldwide. Manage multiple numbers on one device, block spam, record calls, and share media easily. Stay connected globally without high costs.

**Highlights:** Virtual phone numbers, Unlimited texting, Affordable international calls, Multiple numbers on one device, Spam blocker, Call recording, Group messaging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FreeText Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Text Subscription | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Text Subscription | $115.99 | per year |
| Text Subscription | $115.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful texting app
- 👍 Good service
- 👍 Very good
- 👍 Allowed free texting
- 👍 So good so far

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Not free at all
- ❌ Deceptive app name
- ❌ Misleading advertisement
- ❌ Charged without consent
- ❌ Overpriced service

**Reported bugs**

- Keeps charging card after cancellation
- App restricted without explanation
- Messages not delivered
- Cannot text or call after payment
- App doesn't load

**Requested features**

- Connect Disney Channel old
- Add a free tier
- Provide a truly free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Vault free?

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

### Is Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling free?

Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Text Vault or Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling?

Text Vault is rated higher. Text Vault averages 4.4 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling averages 4.3 from 493 ratings.

### Do Text Vault or Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling have ads?

Text Vault shows ads; Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling does not.

### Which is updated more often, Text Vault or Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling?

Text Vault ships an update every 3 weeks, and Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling every 4 weeks. Most recently, Text Vault was updated on September 28, 2026 and Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling on September 28, 2026.

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