# AppLink Next vs TXT App Phone Now

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AppLink Next at 100% against TXT App Phone Now's 20%. AppLink Next also leads on ads (none vs shown). TXT App Phone Now's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 20) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AppLink Next sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TXT App Phone Now sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TXT App Phone Now holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TXT App Phone Now has 12K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of AppLink Next's written reviews are positive against 20% of TXT App Phone Now's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

AppLink Next ships an update monthly, TXT App Phone Now every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppLink Next | TXT App Phone Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applink-next/id1361032933/reviews) | **[4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txt-app-phone-now/id1551922575/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 20.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alessandro Oliva](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107279804) | [Kartavya Finman LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539261588) |

## What reviewers say

### AppLink Next

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applink-next/id1361032933)

Organize and share your web links securely. Upload URLs, set privacy, and categorize them into custom folders with colors and icons. Discover public links shared by others and get notified when your content is liked.

**Highlights:** Secure URL uploads with content moderation, Adjustable link privacy (public/private), Customizable folders with colors and glyphs, Share links publicly or privately, Tagging for easy link discovery, Search and save liked links, Notifications for likes and engagement

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $7.99 | one-time |


### TXT App Phone Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txt-app-phone-now/id1551922575)

This app offers free unlimited WiFi calling and texting, allowing you to make calls and send messages without using your cellular minutes. It provides a real US phone number and enables cheap or free international calls and SMS to over 230 countries, with high-quality voice transmission.

**Highlights:** Free unlimited WiFi calls, Free text messaging, Real free US phone number, Cheap international calls, International SMS to 230+ countries, High-quality VoIP calls, Caller ID and call blocking

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Second Phone Number for SMS | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| TXTMeNow Plus - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TXT Number Now | $9.99 | per month |
| TXTMeNow Gold - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| TXTMeNow Plus - Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| TXTMeNow Pro - Quarterly | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| TXTMeNow Gold - Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Text me now (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| Buy 50 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 130 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Activate deleted account | $14.99 | one-time |
| Change your number | $14.99 | one-time |
| Buy 500 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| Buy 1000 Credits | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Love it
- 👍 Excellent
- 👍 Very fast and convenient
- 👍 Must use app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 SCAM! Do not purchase
- 🚫 Charges u monthly and app is faulty
- 🚫 Doesn't work, nor does it have an access to have your number in logging in!
- 🚫 There tech support is a joke
- 🚫 Works for nothing don't wast your money

**Reported bugs**

- Why does it take forever to restore purchase
- It's bad
- Weird
- Not seeing my texts
- Message keep disappearing

**Requested features**

- INQUIRY
- Still looking if your all would be fine
- How do I sign in on a different device


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppLink Next free?

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

### Is TXT App Phone Now free?

TXT App Phone Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AppLink Next or TXT App Phone Now?

TXT App Phone Now is rated higher. AppLink Next averages 4.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while TXT App Phone Now averages 4.5 from 12K ratings.

### Do AppLink Next or TXT App Phone Now have ads?

TXT App Phone Now shows ads; AppLink Next does not.

### Which is updated more often, AppLink Next or TXT App Phone Now?

AppLink Next ships an update monthly, and TXT App Phone Now every 4 weeks. Most recently, AppLink Next was updated on October 22, 2026 and TXT App Phone Now 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.*