# Private Text Message vs LETS Phone

The clearest difference is rating: LETS Phone at 4.0 against Private Text Message's 1.4. LETS Phone also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). Private Text Message's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private Text Message sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. LETS Phone asks for nothing beyond the download.

LETS Phone holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Text Message has 23 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Text Message | LETS Phone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.4 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-text-message/id1224952297/reviews) | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lets-phone-virtual-number/id1490145353/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 6.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 22 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blacktelio OÜ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1208089378) | [LETS - A Law Enforcement Technologies Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/990789778) |

## What reviewers say

### Private Text Message

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-text-message/id1224952297)

Send SMS messages globally without needing your own mobile number. Protect your privacy by masking your real phone number. Features include spam protection and support for international messaging.

**Highlights:** Send SMS worldwide, Mask real mobile number, International messaging, SPAM protection, No personal phone required

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Credits | $15.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Credits | $38.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Credits | $79.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Credits | $149.99 | one-time |


### LETS Phone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lets-phone-virtual-number/id1490145353)

Obtain a virtual phone number with your local area code. This number functions like a regular phone for calls and texts, allowing you to change it anytime and notify your team of your activity.

**Highlights:** Virtual phone number, Local area code, Make and receive calls, Send and receive texts, Change number anytime, Team activity notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Private Text Message free?

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

### Is LETS Phone free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Private Text Message or LETS Phone?

LETS Phone is rated higher. Private Text Message averages 1.4 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while LETS Phone averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Private Text Message or LETS Phone have ads?

Neither Private Text Message nor LETS Phone 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.*