# Private Text Message vs SMS Instant

The clearest difference is rating: SMS Instant at 4.0 against Private Text Message's 1.4. Private Text Message's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private Text Message sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and SMS Instant sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SMS Instant holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 60 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of Private Text Message's written reviews are positive against 12% of SMS Instant's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Text Message | SMS Instant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.4 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-text-message/id1224952297/reviews) | **[4.0 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-instant/id1504179579/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **60** |
| Positive reviews | 6.5% of reviews | **11.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blacktelio OÜ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1208089378) | [Hayato Shimizu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1207195348) |

## 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 |


### SMS Instant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-instant/id1504179579)

Receive SMS messages anonymously with temporary phone numbers. Protect your private number by using disposable digits for service registrations and urgent SMS needs. Get a new number each time you open the app.

**Highlights:** Disposable phone numbers, Receive registration messages, Anonymous SMS reception, No registration required, Secure private number protection, New number on each launch

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly plan) | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium (Buying out) | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Private Text Message free?

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

### Is SMS Instant free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Private Text Message or SMS Instant?

SMS Instant is rated higher. Private Text Message averages 1.4 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while SMS Instant averages 4.0 from 60 ratings.

### Do Private Text Message or SMS Instant have ads?

SMS Instant shows ads; Private Text Message does not.

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