# ChatPrivate vs Text ON

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ChatPrivate at 95% against Text ON's 39%. ChatPrivate also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). Text ON's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChatPrivate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $20.49 per month and Text ON sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Text ON holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text ON has 2.4K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 95% of ChatPrivate's written reviews are positive against 39% of Text ON's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ChatPrivate ships an update every 5 months, Text ON monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChatPrivate | Text ON |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatprivate/id1234017149/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-on-call-now-second-phone/id6443879123/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **94.7% of reviews** | 39.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Иван Паршин](https://appshunter.io/developer/671007655) | [APPSTER LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625900371) |

## What reviewers say

### ChatPrivate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatprivate/id1234017149)

Securely store and lock your WhatsApp messages in protected cloud storage. Access your chats with a password, even after deleting them from the original app. Supports unlimited messages and Touch ID for enhanced security.

**Highlights:** Password protection for messages, Cloud storage for chats, Access messages after WhatsApp deletion, Unlimited message storage, Touch ID compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $20.49 | per month |


### Text ON

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-on-call-now-second-phone/id6443879123)

Acquire a virtual phone number without a physical SIM card for private calls and texts. Ideal for travelers, online registrations, or a dedicated work/personal line. Offers flexible plans and credit packs for usage.

**Highlights:** Buy virtual US numbers, Send text and multimedia messages, View call and message history, Manage multiple numbers, Flexible tariff plans, Delete message history

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full access (1 week trial) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Full access (1 month) | $19.99 | per month |
| Full Access (3 months) | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Full Access (12 months, trial) | $59.99 | per year |
| 100 credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 250 Credits (+50 Bonus) | $6.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits (+100 Bonus) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Credits (+200 Bonus) | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Credits (+400 Bonus) | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Credits (+600 Bonus) | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 🚀 Fast response

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezing issues
- 🐛 Unreliable service
- 🐛 Delivery issues
- 🔒 Account freezing
- 💰 Paid service issues

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to send messages
- Incompatible with some devices
- Purchased credits not credited

**Requested features**

- Whatsapp verification support
- Support for international numbers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChatPrivate free?

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

### Is Text ON free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ChatPrivate or Text ON?

Text ON is rated higher. ChatPrivate averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Text ON averages 4.7 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do ChatPrivate or Text ON have ads?

Text ON shows ads; ChatPrivate does not.

### Which is updated more often, ChatPrivate or Text ON?

ChatPrivate ships an update every 5 months, and Text ON monthly. Most recently, ChatPrivate was updated on November 11, 2026 and Text ON on November 7, 2026.

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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.*