# ChatPrivate vs Text Call

The clearest difference is rating: Text Call at 4.6 against ChatPrivate's 3.0. Text Call also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (600 vs 6). ChatPrivate's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases 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 Call sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Text Call holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Call has 600 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 69% of Text Call'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 Call fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChatPrivate | Text Call |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatprivate/id1234017149/reviews) | **[4.6 (600 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-call-second-phone-number/id6453761260/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **600** |
| Positive reviews | **94.7% of reviews** | 69.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 10 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Иван Паршин](https://appshunter.io/developer/671007655) | [Codebaker Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690120602) |

## 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 Call

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-call-second-phone-number/id6453761260)

Easily manage multiple phone numbers for business, travel, or personal organization. Get local numbers in minutes with over 60 area codes. Communicate via calls and SMS without needing extra devices or complex plans.

**Highlights:** Multiple phone numbers, Over 60 area codes, Local numbers in minutes, Calls and messaging, Wi-Fi or mobile data, Privacy focused

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Line Lite Subscription (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Line Subscription (Weekly) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Line Weekly | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 Line Subscription (Weekly) | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Line Subscription (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| 3 Line Subscription (Monthly) | $29.99 | per month |
| 1 Line + Subscription (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| 10 Line Subscription (Weekly) | $59.99 | per 7 days |
| 10 Line Subscription (Monthly) | $99.99 | per month |
| 3 Line Subscription (Annual) | $179.99 | per year |
| 100 Credits | $8.99 | one-time |
| 300 Credits | $17.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $26.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Credits | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Reliable call and text quality
- 🔒 Maintains privacy with second number
- 💡 Convenient for separating personal and work communication
- 💡 Flexible with numbers from different countries

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes or performance issues
- 💰 Paid version required to remove ads
- 🔋 Call quality can be affected by network connection

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased numbers not working as expected
- App closing itself after a few seconds on some devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to port existing phone numbers
- Improved international calling features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChatPrivate free?

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

### Is Text Call free?

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

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

Text Call is rated higher. ChatPrivate averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Text Call averages 4.6 from 600 ratings.

### Do ChatPrivate or Text Call have ads?

Text Call shows ads; ChatPrivate does not.

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

ChatPrivate ships an update every 5 months, and Text Call fortnightly. Most recently, ChatPrivate was updated on October 24, 2026 and Text Call on October 25, 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.*