# Second Texting Number vs Text App

The clearest difference is monetization model: Second Texting Number at free with in-app purchases against Text App's subscription. Second Texting Number also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 34%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Text App's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Second Texting Number sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Text App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 — 4.6 for Second Texting Number against 4.6 for Text App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Second Texting Number has 66K ratings behind it against 9.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Second Texting Number's written reviews are positive against 34% of Text App's.

Second Texting Number ships an update every 3 weeks, Text App every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Second Texting Number | Text App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (66K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-texting-number/id1274216319/reviews) | [4.6 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-app-texting-plus-calling-now/id1585607414/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **66K** | 9.6K |
| Positive reviews | **58.5% of reviews** | 33.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#83** | #189 |
| Size | 14 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Torqued Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837451787) | [FITACK TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446749208) |

## What reviewers say

### Second Texting Number

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-texting-number/id1274216319)

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #98 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Obtain a private, secondary phone number for unlimited texting and receiving verification codes. Protect your personal number while online shopping, dating, or selling. Enjoy group texting and ad-free communication.

**Highlights:** Choose a new phone number with any area code, Unlimited texting (including photos), Receive verification codes, Keep personal number private, Group texting, No ads

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Texting | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Texting | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Limited Texting | $9.99 | per month |
| Texting Number | $9.99 | per month |
| Texting | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Texting | $13.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Texting | $13.99 | per month |
| 50 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Change Your Number | $8.99 | one-time |
| 150 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient delivery of messages
- 🔒 Ability to keep personal number private
- 💡 Useful for businesses and personal use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable message delivery
- 🔋 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🤔 Unclear trial period and subscription terms
- 🤷‍♀️ Limited features compared to cost

**Reported bugs**

- Messages not sending or delayed
- Frequent app crashes or freezes
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges

**Requested features**

- Call functionality
- Video/multimedia support
- Improved reliability and consistency
- Clearer subscription model


### Text App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-app-texting-plus-calling-now/id1585607414)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

This app allows for app-to-app audio and video calls, as well as messaging, using WiFi or cellular data. It offers a way to communicate globally with other users of the application without using cellular minutes. Features include photo sharing, chat customization, and theme changes.

**Highlights:** App-to-app audio calls, App-to-app video chat, Internet texting, Send and receive photos, Change calling themes, Change chat backgrounds

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text App Wifi Calling Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Text App Wifi Calling Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Text App Wifi Calling Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Great app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🤩 Reliable
- 🤩 Good TextApp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Fraudulent app
- 💰 Charges without consent
- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised
- 🚫 Limited functionality
- 🚫 Useless app

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes during number generation
- Login issues
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- Allow texting to regular phone numbers
- Improve app functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Second Texting Number free?

Second Texting Number is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Text App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Second Texting Number or Text App?

Second Texting Number and Text App are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 66K and 9.6K ratings respectively.

### Do Second Texting Number or Text App have ads?

Both Second Texting Number and Text App show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Second Texting Number or Text App?

Second Texting Number ships an update every 3 weeks, and Text App every 2 months. Most recently, Second Texting Number was updated on September 24, 2026 and Text App on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Second Texting Number or Text App?

Second Texting Number currently peaks at #83 in the App Store charts, and Text App at #189. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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