# Prison Video vs Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling

The clearest difference is rating: Prison Video at 4.8 against Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling's 4.3. Prison Video also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 18) and review sentiment (48% vs 23%). Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling's advantage is chart position (#116 vs unranked) and ratings volume (529 vs 76). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Prison Video asks for nothing beyond the download.

Prison Video holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling has 529 ratings behind it against 76, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Prison Video's written reviews are positive against 23% of Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling's.

Prison Video ships an update every 3 weeks, Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Prison Video | Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prison-video/id1359083734/reviews)** | [4.3 (529 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/free-text-app-plus-2nd-calling/id6463125365/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 76 | **529** |
| Positive reviews | **47.7% of reviews** | 22.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#116** |
| Size | 44 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PHONEHUB IO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1174278039) | [Crowded Road](https://appshunter.io/developer/289906242) |

## What reviewers say

### Prison Video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prison-video/id1359083734)

Connect with incarcerated loved ones through secure video calls. This service allows approved social contacts to participate in virtual visits, bridging the distance and fostering connections.

**Highlights:** Secure video calls, Connect with loved ones in prison, Approved social contacts, Prison staff approval required, Available at participating prisons

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great platform for connection
- 👍 Excellent for keeping in touch
- 👍 Good quality video calls
- 👍 Clear and uninterrupted calls
- 👍 Allows seeing loved ones' faces

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Calls frequently don't connect
- 🐛 App is buggy and cuts out
- 🐛 Calls are often cancelled or end early
- 🐛 Poor signal quality at prisons
- 🐛 Timing issues with booked calls

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or exits immediately after opening
- Call connection issues
- No sound or video during calls
- Calls cut off unexpectedly
- App not working after updates

**Requested features**

- Allow screenshots during calls
- Allow showing the sun or sky during calls
- Allow bringing other people into the call
- Improve customer service responsiveness
- Make the app available in more regions


### Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/free-text-app-plus-2nd-calling/id6463125365)

**Currently charting:** #116 Top Free · Social Networking, #177 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Get a virtual second phone number for affordable local and international calls and unlimited texting worldwide. Manage multiple numbers on one device, block spam, record calls, and share media easily. Stay connected globally without high costs.

**Highlights:** Virtual phone numbers, Unlimited texting, Affordable international calls, Multiple numbers on one device, Spam blocker, Call recording, Group messaging

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FreeText Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Text Subscription | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Text Subscription | $115.99 | per year |
| Text Subscription | $115.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful texting app
- 👍 Good service
- 👍 Very good
- 👍 Allowed free texting
- 👍 So good so far

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Not free at all
- ❌ Deceptive app name
- ❌ Misleading advertisement
- ❌ Charged without consent
- ❌ Overpriced service

**Reported bugs**

- Keeps charging card after cancellation
- App restricted without explanation
- Messages not delivered
- Cannot text or call after payment
- App doesn't load

**Requested features**

- Connect Disney Channel old
- Add a free tier
- Provide a truly free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Prison Video free?

Prison Video is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling free?

Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Prison Video or Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling?

Prison Video is rated higher. Prison Video averages 4.8 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling averages 4.3 from 529 ratings.

### Do Prison Video or Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling have ads?

Neither Prison Video nor Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Prison Video or Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling?

Prison Video ships an update every 3 weeks, and Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling every 4 weeks. Most recently, Prison Video was updated on October 29, 2026 and Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling on October 30, 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.*